Check Engine Light @ 5000 miles?

[oldirtyhughes]

My check engine light came on when I was on my 5000th mile. I was wondering if it's serious or a reminder for a service check. If it wasn't exactly at 5000 I would have taken it in, but I know the new Acura's check engine light comes on when service is recommended. Thanks ahead of time.

[Stew's_TRD]

I just got a call from the dealership about my check engine light. It came on at 9,400 miles after getting home from a trip at 8,000 ft. elevation. They told me that it has an air leak in the tank filler tube (between gas cap and tank). Not a gas leak, but the air leak is causing this pressure issue that we've heard of from not tightening the gas cap correctly. The new tube is a hot item right now as it's happening to many trucks and I'll have to drive with the light on for up to a couple weeks until they get more in. All covered under warranty so I don't know what a new one would cost. Does this seem reasonable to you guys?

Stew

[nhparrot]

Originally Posted by Stew's_TRD

I just got a call from the dealership about my check engine light. It came on at 9,400 miles after getting home from a trip at 8,000 ft. elevation. They told me that it has an air leak in the tank filler tube (between gas cap and tank). Not a gas leak, but the air leak is causing this pressure issue that we've heard of from not tightening the gas cap correctly. The new tube is a hot item right now as it's happening to many trucks and I'll have to drive with the light on for up to a couple weeks until they get more in. All covered under warranty so I don't know what a new one would cost. Does this seem reasonable to you guys?

Stew

Yes - there is a TSB on the issue

EG019-03, M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0442 - FUEL FILLER TUBE IMPROVEMENT, 2003 – 2004 model year Tundra vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs listed (see the TSB for the VIN #'s)

[Bbbutch]

Originally Posted by oldirtyhughes

My check engine light came on when I was on my 5000th mile. I was wondering if it's serious or a reminder for a service check. If it wasn't exactly at 5000 I would have taken it in, but I know the new Acura's check engine light comes on when service is recommended. Thanks ahead of time.

Take it in. The check engine light does not come on for an oil change on a Tundra.
I'll bet it's not a "check engine light" on your Acura that comes on for service but yet another light. Check the Acura's hand book in the glove box.