Acura TL
Honda J35 V6, workhorse of the Acura fleet. Runs solid when VCM is disabled or dead. Variable Cylinder Management causes progressive oil consumption from ring wear — a VCM disabler or oil catch can is the community's standard countermeasure.
Solid V6 cruiser with no surprises
265 hp naturally aspirated, FWD, classic Honda V6 character. Not a sports car, but a reliable highway cruiser if you keep the oil topped up.
Engine Weaknesses 1
Variable Cylinder Management reduces ring seal pressure in deactivated cylinders, causing progressive ring and valve stem seal wear. Typical consumption 1 qt per 1,000 miles by 80k miles.
Symptoms: Oil level drops between service intervals without visible leaks, oil warning light before service due, faint bluish smoke on cold starts
Vehicle Weaknesses 1
EPS control unit or motor fails without warning. Steering becomes extremely heavy. Especially dangerous at highway speed.