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You know that sinking feeling you get when the check engine light comes on? Don't stress; visiting your Acura dealer for an engine diagnostic test will provide valuable information about the overall condition of your TLX, RDX, or Integra and help identify issues that might have gone unnoticed otherwise. Below is what a diagnostic test will tell you about your vehicle. more 1. Why the Check Engine Light Is Illuminated Your Acura's check engine light can come on for many reasons to warn you that something is wrong, and it can be difficult to determine the exact problem. Asking your Acura technician to perform a diagnostic test eliminates the long, tedious process of identifying what is causing the issue. The test will accurately pinpoint why the check engine light is on so that the necessary repairs can be performed. 2. Early Problem Detection One of the greatest benefits of diagnostic tests is early problem detection. Diagnostic tests are the perfect tool to troubleshoot exciting problems and identify issues you may not be unaware of, providing a comprehensive overview of your vehicle's condition. Prompt detection and the necessary repairs will save you from high costs in the future. 3. Engine Condition A diagnostic test will provide you with valuable information about the condition of your vehicle's engine and what's happening under the hood. The test accurately pinpoints the root cause of engine trouble and detects and uncovers any potential problems that demand prompt attention. 4. Electrical System Issues Identifying any potential electrical issues early on is key to ensuring your vehicle runs at its best. A faulty electrical system can cause various vehicle problems, such as hard starts, failing accessories, battery trouble, and blown fuses. A test will reveal any potential issues with your car's electrical system and help you avoid getting stranded on the side of the road. 5. Exhaust System Leaks The test can also detect any leaks in your vehicle's exhaust system. Exhaust leaks are hazardous as they can allow harmful gases to seep into your vehicle's cabin. If you smell fumes inside your car and suspect that there might be an exhaust leak, it is essential to ask your Acura technician to perform a diagnostic test as soon as possible. 6. Required Repairs Diagnostic tests are helpful tools to identify problems, especially if you can't figure out what is causing them. The test uncovers vehicle problems by pinpointing issues and helps your Acura technician determine the repairs required to get your car back in perfect running condition. If you want to determine if all is well with your Acura and ensure it's in good condition, particularly under the hood, getting a diagnostic test is the best option. A diagnostic test will eliminate any guesswork and help you identify issues with your vehicle. Contact Ed Martin Acura today to schedule a diagnostic test to find out how healthy your Acura is under the hood.

Is your Acura Integra, TLX, or MDX getting too hot under the hood? When your car is overheating, there's no need to panic. Avoid further damage and higher repair costs with the following helpful tips from your Acura dealer. more Turn Off the A/C and Turn On the Heater You should take action immediately when you're driving along, hear that telltale ticking sound from under the hood, and notice the temperature gauge is in the red. First, switch off the air conditioner and other accessories to lower the stress on the engine. Release as much heat as possible by turning the heater all the way up and opening all the windows. Pull Over in a Safe Place If your car starts overheating, it's important not to continue driving to prevent further damage, especially to the engine and the cooling system. Immediately, look for a safe place to pull over. Turn off the engine to let it cool down. Call Us for Assistance Call us for assistance while waiting for your car to cool down. Keep an eye on the temperature gauge and wait until the temperature returns to normal, or wait at least 20 minutes before opening the hood to avoid getting injured by the steam. Check the Coolant Level You can pop your head under the hood to check the coolant level when your car is cool enough. If the coolant is low, top it off. Inspect the Radiator Take a good look at the radiator to see if anything is blocking the fins. When there is a blockage, it stops the air from flowing through to lower the temperature of the hot coolant, and this can also cause your vehicle to overheat. Don't Drive Until Your Car Has Cooled Down Once the temperature returns to normal, start the engine and keep checking the temperature gauge while driving to us. If your car starts overheating again, pull over and contact us to tow your vehicle. Get the Problem Repaired ASAP When your car gets too hot under the hood, there's a problem somewhere. If you don't take care of it, it will get worse. It's best to ask your Acura technician to inspect your vehicle to determine why it's overheating. You want to avoid even more damage and higher repair costs. How To Prevent Overheating Bring your vehicle to us for maintenance services, and our certified Acura technicians will carefully inspect your car's systems and components and ensure that all fluids, including the oil and the coolant, are at the proper levels. Our technicians will identify issues and repair them before they get worse and cause significant damage that may leave you stranded on the side of the road. There are many reasons why a car overheats, from low oil and coolant levels, a broken thermostat, and blocked hoses to a malfunctioning radiator fan and leaks in the cooling system. If your car gets too hot, rely on the people who know your Acura, inside and out. Call Ed Martin Acura today, and our certified Acura technicians will repair the problem expertly.

Regular preventative maintenance appointments keep your Acura running as the manufacturer intended. Fortunately, your Acura dealer offers services to make this as simple as possible. This makes it easy to experience benefits like a more fuel-efficient car and helps prevent expensive repairs. more 1. Prevent Expensive Repairs A great Acura technician will check the vehicle over when it's brought in for regular maintenance. This gives them a chance to spot problems early on. For example, they might notice a faulty part that has become weakened. They can replace this before it fully breaks and causes damage that would lead to expensive repairs. 2. A More Fuel-Efficient Car Regular maintenance optimizes your Acura, so it runs more efficiently. When a vehicle's tires are underinflated, the car has to work harder to keep the vehicle moving. If oil filters are clogged, the vehicle has to work harder to push oil through the filters. The harder a car has to work, the worse the vehicle's fuel economy will be. Acura's that are brought in for regular service appointments run cleaner, smoother, and are more fuel-efficient vehicles. This leads to savings at the gas pump and a lower carbon footprint. 3. Retain Your Car's Value With Service From Your Acura Dealer The technicians at the dealership are highly trained in Acuras. This means they have intimate knowledge specifically of what the manufacturer intended for Acuras. They perform maintenance and repairs with those specifications in mind, keeping the vehicle in excellent condition. Used car buyers are looking for a great vehicle that's in top condition and has a full-service history. Bringing your Acura right into the dealership for service appointments will give you a higher chance of achieving the best resale value possible. 4. Improved Safety Acuras have a very strong reputation for building safe cars with strong body structures. It's important to keep all of the vehicle's parts well-maintained in order to keep them as safe as possible. For example, regular maintenance will include tasks like replacing worn-out brake pads. This keeps your vehicle stopping in time to prevent collisions. Services like tire rotations, oil changes, and replacing timing belts will also reduce the chances of a vehicle breaking down. 5. Save Time Major repairs are not only expensive, they are a huge hassle that cost drivers a lot of time. Often, major repairs will mean that drivers have to rent another vehicle and plan their days around the repair schedule. Regular maintenance appointments prevent these kinds of major repairs and can be handled quickly. In fact, at Ed Martin Acura, we provide our customers with an Acura Accelerated Service program. Customers who use this program are in and out of our dealership within 60 minutes. Our team of technicians provides comprehensive services to keep your Acura in top condition. Visit Ed Martin Acura now to learn more about our service center.

Transmissions are filled with intricate moving parts that need to be kept in tip-top condition. If you ever allow your car's transmission fluid to degrade or a small gearbox problem to develop, you might end up with a difficult and expensive repair job on your hands. Routine transmission service at your local Acura dealer is the key to keeping your transmission well-maintained. Here's what this service will usually entail. more Flushing the Transmission Fluid Transmission fluid lubricates the bearings, gears, valves, and other moving mechanical parts, helping to reduce friction and heat. The fluid also cleans out debris and contaminants from the gears and maintains hydraulic pressure, which helps the entire system work. Over time, transmission fluid naturally starts to break down in all the heat and friction. As it loses its beneficial qualities, the fluid needs to be flushed out and replaced. When you take your car in for servicing, the old fluid will first be drained. The condition of the drain plug will be checked, and then new fluid will be put into the transmission. It's important to have a technician carry this task out because using the wrong fluid for your vehicle's make and model could cause harm to your gearbox. Replacing the Transmission Filter Dirt, debris, tiny metal fragments, and other contaminants can build up in transmission fluid as it flows through the system. The transmission filter collects this debris, thereby keeping the fluid clean. During routine service, the filter will be checked. If it's too clogged up with dirt and debris, it will be replaced with a new one. Often, the pan will also be checked, and a fresh gasket installed at the same time. Full Transmission Inspection and Clean The most complete service will involve inspecting every part of the transmission carefully for signs of wear, tear, leaks, and other issues. The pan and pan gasket will be cleaned or replaced, and the transmission sump will also be examined. The entire internal system will be inspected for signs of damage or trapped debris, including the planetary gears, torque converter, hydraulic pump, clutches, brakes, valves, bearings, and other parts. Once serviced, the transmission will be tested to ensure it's all in good working order. How Often To Have Your Transmission Checked at Your Acura Dealer It's best to ask a trusted technician how often the transmission of your car requires a routine service visit. Most automatic transmissions need to be serviced every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, whereas manual transmissions typically need servicing more frequently: every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Visit Ed Martin Acura today to have your transmission inspected by courteous, knowledgeable technicians.

Aside from adding aftermarket accessories to your vehicle, there are many ways you can customize your new car. Acura allows drivers to customize features with a special online builder tool. Learn more about this process before you visit your Acura dealer. more The Acura builder tool is simple to use. From the Acura website, all you need to do is select your desired vehicle model and follow the prompts to select various customizations. These customizations include the powertrain and engine combination, specific trims for each model, paint colors, interior colors and fabrics, wheels, emblems, and even seasonal protection packages. You can also customize driver assistance technology and other upgrades, such as the vehicle stereo system. Can Your Acura Dealer Help You Customize Your Vehicle? For some drivers, it may be hard to select customizations online. If you aren't sure about the difference between certain features, you can always stop by your local dealership to talk to the experts. Both the sales team and the mechanics at the dealership will be able to walk you through the advantages of specific features, so you can make the best customizations for your driving needs. Additionally, when you visit the dealership to discuss your customizations, you can compare certain build options in person. For selecting paint, it can be hard to tell which paint color you like best if you only compare colors online, but an in-person comparison can give you a better idea of how each color looks in natural lighting. When Will Your Custom Car Be Delivered? After you submit your order for a custom Acura online or at the dealership, Acura will start the process of fulfilling your order. Depending on certain factors, such as whether the car you ordered is currently in production and part availability, it can take a few weeks or months for your car to be delivered to your dealership. On average, Acura tries to fill custom car orders in eight to 12 weeks. Once your custom car is delivered to the dealership, you will be contacted, so you can complete the financial paperwork. If you have a trade-in that is part of your financing, you will complete the valuation at this time. When you are finishing the paperwork for your new car, you may want to ask about an extended warranty or other deals offered by the dealership. If you want to get the car of your dreams, you can custom order your car by using Acura's configuration tool or visit your local dealership to customize a new car in person. From paint color to wheel selection and other accessories, you can customize your Acura from top to bottom. Get in touch with Ed Martin Acura in Indianapolis, IN to learn more about the customization process today.

When you fall in love with your 2023 Acura MDX, you will want to do everything you can to take care of it and protect its value. One thing you can do to protect your car is to get an extended warranty from your Acura dealer. Learn more about the benefits of extended coverage and how a longer warranty can help you in the future. more Extending your warranty coverage for a new Acura means that you are adding to the bumper-to-bumper coverage from your factory warranty. On a new Acura, the factory warranty will cover the first four years or 50,000 miles of car ownership from the date of your vehicle purchase. Extending your coverage can make this warranty last for eight years or up to 120,000 miles, starting from the date when the vehicle was first made. The Acura Care Vehicle Service Contract for a new Acura will cover major systems such as the engine, transmission, air conditioning, steering, fuel delivery, electrical, brakes, drive axle, cooling, suspension, and rear differential. This warranty will also cover some accessories, such as the navigation system and the audio system. Some additional benefits of this coverage include: Roadside Assistance Acura offers 24/7 roadside assistance for drivers who have extended coverage. Roadside assistance can include towing services for a repair that is covered under the warranty, lockout assistance, tire changes, fuel deliveries, and jump-start assistance if your battery dies. Trip Interruption If your Acura breaks down while you're traveling, Acura will cover certain expenses. As long as you are more than 100 miles away from home, Acura will provide up to $100 each day for three days to cover lodging and food expenses. Rental Reimbursement If your Acura is stuck in the shop for repairs, your extended coverage will also provide reimbursement for a rental car. You can use this benefit to get up to $270 (or $45 a day) reimbursed for the cost of a rental car. Concierge Service Finally, if you need assistance away from home to book an airplane ticket home, or you need emergency cash, Acura will also provide concierge services. These services can help you file your insurance claim as well. Do You Buy Extended Coverage From an Acura Dealer? Generally, one of the easiest ways to activate extended coverage for your car is to contact your local dealership. The dealership can walk you through different Acura Care Vehicle Service Contracts, so you can understand individual plans and deductible costs. You can also purchase extended coverage directly from Acura online. Extending the coverage for your warranty is one way you can protect your Acura and get peace of mind if your car needs repairs. To learn more about your coverage options, contact Ed Martin Acura in Indianapolis, IN.

Your tires are the only part of your car in contact with the surface. Continual surface contact causes wear and tear on even the best tires. Worn tires are dangerous, as they can easily lead to an accident. As your Acura dealer, we'd like you to know some of the signs you need to visit us for new tires. more Lincoln Penny Test A good tread thickness is essential for safe driving, as the tread allows your tires to grip the surface effectively. Tread makes braking faster and more effective, and increases your driving control. The raised tread on a tire wears down as you drive, and once the tread reaches a thickness of only 1/16" inch, that tire needs replacement. The penny test involves placing a Lincoln penny upside down in the grooves between the tread. Your tread is in great condition if you can only see Lincoln's chin. If you can see his face up to the hairline, your tread is worn and will need replacement soon. Finally, if you can see the top of Lincoln's head, your tires tread is too thin, and you need to visit us ASAP. Visible Tire Wear Bars Tire wear bars are small rubber squares in the grooves between the tire tread. They're not visible on a new tire, as they're obscured by the tread, but they will become more noticeable as your tire gradually wear down. These bars are an important indicator of tire tread health. The more visible the tire wear bars, the thinner your tire tread is. It's important for your safety and long-term tire health to regularly examine the wear bars. If the wear bars are the same level as your tread, your tires are very worn and need to be replaced. We can easily confirm worn tires, and our technicians can fit and balance replacement tires for you while you wait. We always have stock of the correct tire size for your car in a choice of all major brands. Tire Bulges A tire bulge or bubble is a sign of internal tire damage. A bulge is formed when part of the tire is pinched against a hard, solid object. The usual cause of a tire bulge is catching the tire against a curb. Air becomes concentrated in the bulge, which stretches the rubber and makes it thinner. A bulge won't increase in size, but it causes a permanent weak point on a tire. Driving with a bulge in the tire is dangerous, as the bulge can rupture at any time and cause a blowout. We can't repair a bulge, but we can install a replacement tire for you. If you have worn or damaged tires, call our service department today at Ed Martin Acura.

If a faulty ignition coil isn't promptly cleaned or replaced, it can rapidly lead to worse problems in the engine's cylinder or even in your car's exhaust system. When one of your ignition coils is on its last legs, you're likely to notice the following problems. Have a technician at your local Acura dealer take a look without delay. more Your Check Engine Light Comes Alive With all the sensitive computerized sensors throughout a modern Acura, your first warning of a faulty coil might be the check engine light coming to life on your dashboard. Although this light doesn't indicate the specific problem, it's never a good idea to ignore it. If a bad ignition coil was detected, you're likely to notice the following signs of trouble as well. Your Engine Starts to Lose Power A healthy engine needs all cylinders happily working away. When one ignition coil fails, the spark plug in that cylinder no longer has a steady supply of electricity. As a result, it can no longer consistently ignite the fuel being injected into the combustion chamber and the cylinder will falter. You'll soon notice a marked loss of engine power, particularly when you try to accelerate. Your Engine Struggles While Idling When a malfunctioning ignition coil causes a spark plug to misfire, you'll notice it clearly when pausing in idle. The engine's usually smooth purr will be replaced by coughing and sputtering as it struggles to keep going. Your Engine Starts Stalling When one or more ignition coils fail altogether, the misfiring might get so bad that your engine stalls. This may happen in inopportune moments, such as when waiting at a busy intersection. After stalling, you might even have trouble starting the engine up again. You See Black Smoke in Your Exhaust Misfiring cylinders still try to inject fuel as before, even though the fuel isn't being ignited properly. This results in a build-up of unburned fuel inside the cylinder, which can coat the spark plug in a sooty residue, worsening the problem. The unburned fuel can sometimes start to leak back into the exhaust system. From there, it eventually escapes from the tailpipe in the form of black smoke thickening your exhaust fumes. Replace Coils Every 100,000 Miles at Your Local Acura Dealer Ignition coils are ordinarily quite sturdy, long-lasting car components. You can expect your ignition coils to last 100,000 miles or more. Most of the time, if you experience a misfiring engine, it's more likely to be a faulty spark plug or fuel injector. But it never hurts to have all three components checked. Have your ignition coils examined and cleaned or replaced at Ed Martin Acura today. We're an award-winning local dealership providing a one-stop automotive shop for drivers throughout Indianapolis.

If you've been shopping for 2023 vehicles that will get you more for your money at the gas pump, you've come to the right place. Check out these sophisticated, feature-packed Acura cars and SUVs that get exceptional fuel efficiency, then head to your Acura dealer to test drive your top options. more 2023 Integra The iconic Acura Integra returned to the lineup this year after an extended absence. This sporty compact gets the brand's best fuel economy. If you add the A-Spec feature package, the numbers drop slightly across the board, unless you opt for the manual transmission. The Integra was named the best small luxury car of the year by US News and World Report. It comes with a host of standard driver assistance features and provides a smooth yet agile ride, so you'll definitely find it fun to drive. The cabin is also appointed with an 8-speaker stereo and a 7-inch touchscreen that supports Siri Eyes Free voice commands, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. 2023 TLX If you're looking for a midsize sedan, you'll get great fuel economy with the Acura TLX. It offers one of the best values on the market for a luxury car of this size, and you'll get even better numbers with the automatic front-wheel-drive version. If you opt for all-wheel-drive, fuel economy drops just slightly in all categories. The TLX comes with a 272-hp turbo-four paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition to its great fuel economy and impressive performance, the TLX is named a Top Safety Pick+ of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and has a five-star overall crash test rating from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. It's packed with driver assistance features like a rearview camera, auto high beams, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with emergency braking, and more. 2023 RDX This compact crossover is the most fuel-efficient SUV in the Acura lineup. You'll get impressive numbers with the front-wheel drive version on both city and highway and still impressive efficiency if you decide on all-wheel drive. The RDX is packed with a generous array of standard features, with a spacious, comfortable interior. Tech fans will appreciate the expansive touchscreen infotainment display, which integrates wireless smartphone connectivity as well as Amazon Alexa voice commands. Dual-zone automatic climate control, a panoramic moon roof, and a digital instrument cluster are also standard. When you're ready to upgrade to a greener vehicle, visit our team for a test drive. Contact Ed Martin Acura to schedule an appointment today.

Electrical problems can ​cause a variety of problems for your car, ranging from random electrical glitches to starting difficulties. Fortunately, your ​ Acura dealer has highly-trained technicians ​and technology to diagnose and repair any of these issues. These are a few of the problems that we ​can fix for you. more Failing Alternator Your alternator is the most important part of the electrical system. It's the component that generates the electricity that all the other systems require. Alternators have a long life of approximately eight years before they need replacement. When an alternator ages, it will gradually produce less electricity due to its worn components. Your Acura's electrical systems have a relatively consistent power demand, and this becomes a problem when the alternator starts to fail. The decline in available power forces your car's computer to shift power from component to component when demand is greatest. The sifting power will give rise to problems like dim lights, slow accessories, and slow battery recharging. We'll test your alternator and install a new one if it's failing. Worn Battery The battery's chief responsibility is to supply the power to start your engine. In contrast to the alternator, a battery has a much lower working life. The average lifespan of a battery is three to five years before it needs replacement. The lower lifespan is due to the breakdown of the chemicals inside the battery that enable it to store electricity as chemical energy. A worn battery will usually always show signs that it's failing. Depending on its condition, these signs can vary from dim interior lights to a foul smell from the engine compartment to difficulty starting the engine. These signs do, however, give a warning that it's failing. If you experience any of these symptoms, we can test your battery for you. If the battery fails the test, we can quickly install a new one to fix the problem. Damaged Wiring ​A vast network of wiring is responsible for transmitting electricity from your alternator to ​every electrical system and device. This wiring is protected against heat and damage by thick insulation. ​Unfortunately, even the high-grade wiring in your Acura is delicate. Over time, the constant transmission of electricity ​causes wear and tear to the wiring and it can break. Broken wiring will shut down one or more of your electrical systems, as electricity can't travel through damaged wiring. ​If one of ​your car's systems fails ​suddenly, this could be due to a broken wire. Our technicians will trace the wiring and replace any damaged sections they find. ​If you're experiencing any problems with your car's electrical system, ​ call the experts right away at Ed Martin Acura.

The 2023 Acura MDX is the latest edition of Acura's full-size luxury SUV, and it's come prepared to define its class in the market. With a sleek exterior design, luxurious interior, and lots to talk about under the hood, there's a lot to love about the MDX. Keep reading to learn about some of the impressive features on the MDX that you should ask your Acura dealer about. more 1. Enjoy a Luxurious Cabin One of the major selling points of the MDX is its extremely spacious and luxurious interior. With three rows of seating providing ample leg and headroom for up to seven passengers, coupled with a standard panoramic moonroof, tri-zone automatic climate control for the front and back seats, and leather-trimmed upholstery, you'll be driving in style wherever you go. Options available on higher-level trim include heated rear-row seats, GPS-linked climate control, and wood and patterned aluminum interior accents that replace the standard brushed aluminum trim. 2. Choose from Powerful Engine Options For most trim levels, the 2023 MDX is powered by a 3.5L V6 engine that pushes out an impressive 290 horsepower, available in both FWD and AWD for an impressive amount of power. The Type S trim levels offer an even more powerful 355-horsepower 3L V6 engine that is paired with an advanced suspension and brake system. Acura's Integrated Dynamics driving modes in all trim levels allow you to customize your SUV's engine performance based on the road conditions, choosing between comfort, normal, sport, and individual modes. The individual mode allows you to customize the settings in advance yourself to fine-tune your MDX exactly to your specifications. 3. Ask an Acura Dealer About AcuraWatch Finally, you should ask about the safety features that come standard in the 2023 MDX, as they represent one of the best collections of features and technology available. With standard automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, traffic jam assist, traffic sign recognition, blind spot and rear cross-traffic sensors, and automatic high beams, there is not much more you can ask for. Beyond the technology side of things, Acura has designed the MDX with its proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure. This means that, in the unfortunate event of a collision, the structure of the MDX is designed to provide the maximum amount of protection to all passengers by absorbing energy and moving it elsewhere in the frame of the vehicle, keeping you safe no matter what. The 2023 MDX is a great choice for those seeking a luxury SUV that provides reliable and impressive performance for both urban and highway driving. Interested in trying it out for yourself? Get in touch with the team at Ed Martin Acura today to schedule your test drive.

Headlights are an important safety feature in any vehicle. Over 40% of car accidents happen during the hours of darkness even though there are far fewer vehicles on the road. Even slightly reduced visibility makes it harder to see obstacles and hazards and slows down reaction times. With this in mind, if you notice the following signs of faltering headlights, visit your nearest Acura dealer right away for new headlights or to repair any underlying problems. more Flickering Light If the light ahead of your vehicle is flickering, the problem might lie with one of your bulbs, the wiring behind them, or your alternator. The first step is to test your bulbs with a multimeter or ask a technician to test them for you. Make sure you test both low and high-beam bulbs if your Acura model uses separate bulbs for the high beams. If the bulbs are fine and all other electronics are also working well, then it's likely you have a loose connection in the headlight wiring, which will need to be fixed. Fading Light Some headlight bulbs fade and grow dimmer with age. If your lights seem to be dimmer than before, check that the lens isn't dusty or dirty. Sometimes the acrylic in headlight lenses grows cloudy from continual exposure to UV rays in sunlight. If your lenses seem clean and clear, your bulbs might be on their last legs. Tungsten-halogen bulbs can lose 20% of their brightness before dying. Xenon bulbs also tend to grow dimmer in the last few months and weeks of their lifespan. High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs and Light-Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs, on the other hand, rarely dim before they suddenly fail. Aging Bulbs Whatever type of bulbs your car uses, it's good to know their expected lifespan. That way, you'll have an idea in advance of when you might need to replace them. Tungsten-halogen bulbs tend to last between 500 and 1,000 miles of usage. HID bulbs can last anywhere from 2,000 to 10,000 miles. And high performance LED bulbs can last up to 30,000 miles. Blown Fuse As with any electrical issue, a repeatedly blowing fuse is usually a sign of trouble with the bulb or the wiring. If you find your headlight fuse blowing a few times in a row, have a technician diagnose the problem for you. How an Acura Dealer Can Test Your Bulbs A technician will usually start with a visual inspection of your bulbs, looking for signs of cracking, hazing, or burnt filaments. They may then use a scanner to integrate with your car's onboard computer, which can sometimes reveal useful data about the problem. They can then remove the bulbs and use an ohm meter, voltmeter, or amp clamp to test each bulb's voltage. Malfunctioning bulbs usually need to be replaced. If the bulbs are still working well, they'll examine the wiring to locate and repair any broken connections. Have your headlights checked, repaired, or replaced today at Ed Martin Acura. We're an award-winning local dealership offering extended servicing hours for the convenience of our customers.