Consumer Review Video - 2013 Acura ILX 2.0L 4 Cyl.
The 2013 Acura ILX is a moderately easy car to maintain, and a good choice for the average car owner. Changing the engine air filter is no problem. You only have to disengage a few fasteners for reliable access to the filter, and these fasteners are easy to disengage. The Bluetooth is easy to connect on this vehicle, as there are clear steps to follow for connecting your phone. Other vehicles make this more difficult. The components of the spare tire are easily accessible in the rear of the vehicle. This keeps the tire and jack kit ready to go in case of emergency.
Some things are more problematic on the 2013 Acura ILX. Changing the fog light is difficult. You will need to completely remove the housing, which will require many steps that will require many tools to complete. The engine coolant fluid reservoir is not located in an overly visible spot in the engine bay. This can make it hard to check and replenish the fluid level on a regular basis. You will have to lower the glove box in order to access the cabin air filter. This would have been much easier if there were a designated panel in the rear of the glove box for access.
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