2018 Acura MDX Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair
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Maintain Your Acura MDX
Take care of your Acura MDX and it'll take care of you. Schedule an appointment for routine maintenance today.
2018 Acura MDX Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2018 Acura MDX.
FAQs About 2018 Acura MDX Hybrid Systems
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Is it super expensive to repair Acura MDX hybrid vehicle systems? The answer is, it depends. Some high voltage components are only available as parts of bigger units. Note that we do offer promotional financing with the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is the gas mileage on my Acura MDX getting worse? Let us check it out. Worsening fuel economy in your Acura MDX may be related to a worn out or bad high voltage battery pack.
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Why is the check engine light on in my Acura MDX? Your Acura MDX check engine light might be on due to a faulty fuse or fouled oxygen sensor, or something more serious like a misfire -- just to name a few potential sources. Stop by Firestone Complete Auto Care for a diagnostic to learn more.
Complete Car Care for Your 2018 Acura MDX
Make an appointment for repair and maintenance for your 2018 Acura MDX at Firestone Complete Auto Care. You read that right, the official Acura dealer isn't the only place you can have your hybrid vehicle serviced! From the front headlights to the rear tires, your hybrid 2018 Acura MDX will be cared for like it was our own. You can trust our technicians for everyday maintenance for your 2018 Acura MDX, like tire service and repair, brake pad/rotor replacement, cabin air filter replacement, A/C service, wheel alignment, and even wiper replacement. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and book an appointment now for Acura MDX maintenance.
Service the High Voltage Systems in Your 2018 Acura MDX
There's a lot of variation between hybrid vehicles. Some are named "hybrids" because they rely on battery power to propel or assist in propelling the vehicle. A hybrid vehicle might plug-in to charge, and some hybrids have regenerative braking. Some hybrids even come equipped with a conventional 12-volt battery and a high-voltage battery. With so many differences in hybrid vehicle systems, it's important that you visit someone who knows your 2018 Acura MDX from bumper to bumper. We'll help your hybrid run newer, longer. Your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care location is ready to provide conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid vehicles, including your 2018 Acura MDX.
Certain stores also provide high voltage services. A high voltage service is anything that requires removing the Acura's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call ahead before making an appointment to confirm the high voltage services at your closest location. Some of these high voltage vehicle services may include:
Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we understand the reported issues, a diagnostic comes next so we can identify the root cause of your Acura MDX's troubles. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2018 Acura MDX. With the information gathered, your technician can assess your hybrid car problems and perform additional tests, if needed. We won't perform any repairs without your approval.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will inspect the MDX's battery filter (if applicable) and clean the ducts of the battery. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will visually inspect the outer cable jackets and connectors on your 2018 MDX and check to make sure no high voltage energy is transferring to the chassis. They'll let you know if the cable is damaged and needs replacement.
Isolation test: For this test, a technician uses a special tool to see if any high voltage parts are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is your Acura MDX's high voltage battery not as strong as it once was? Let us replace it for you.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the electric drive machine(s)/motor(s), power inverter, and/or regenerative braking in your 2018 Acura MDX.
These are just a few of the more specialized hybrid car services that might be offered at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Call ahead to confirm!
Hybrid Maintenance for Your 2018 Acura MDX
No need to wait for weird noises, leaks, or smells to come from your hybrid vehicle to make an appointment. Investing in 2018 Acura MDX manufacturer suggested maintenance is one of the best ways to help avoid repairs from the get-go! Your local Firestone technician can take care of your scheduled maintenance to help keep your car running newer, longer.
At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we're working to shape the future of hybrid vehicle care. You're right there with us, too, whenever you drive and maintain your 2018 Acura MDX! Make an appointment today for trustworthy hybrid car repair and maintenance for your 2018 MDX! Tons of locations are open in the evenings and over the weekend.