Battery boost for a 2002 Acura RL
Battery boost for the 2002 Acura RL: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Acura RL for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Acura RL: every figure
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Acura RL
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (18), power train (10) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V027000 | 2020-01-17 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air... |
| 02V119000 | 2002-05-14 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OIL WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT RUST. THIS OIL CAN LEAK INTO THE BRAKE STOP SWITCH AND CONTAMINATE THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the RL
Searching for battery boost for the 2002 Acura RL? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your RL and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your RL, have it ready for the shop. Its 3.5L 6-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic.
Who does what
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Good habits for your car
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Make a request
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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