ok i'm on http://www.troublecodes.net/tbelt/acuratb.shtml

the * means it's an interference engine...

how do i know what engine type is an RL (interference) or SLX (non-interference)

this is on a vehicle that we're considering to replace the daily beater on my sig...

thanks for your replys in advance!

PS: would the VIN help in deciding which one it has?

2HNYD18245H557753

the listing states this as well:

 

The SLX is a rebranded Isuzu which is why it doesn't have an interference engine. Your MDX has one.

 

thanks for the reply/ confirmation...

wife got a similar vehicle & I won't have to worry about it for another 55,ooo miles

now just to convince her that this GASS GUZZLER needs premium 91 octane fuel... or shall i make a new thread so it's searchable for future members.

 

For future reference every Honda has an interference engine.

 

yes, i knew that part :

http://www.troublecodes.net/tbelt/hondatb.shtml

just didn't know about the Acura sharing w/ Isuzu as stated above...

 

All of the C-series and J-series V6es are interference engines.

This is incorrect. A20A engines are non-interference, as are some D-series engines.