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Acura Legend Both Generations (KA1-KA8)

1986–1995 · KA1-KA8 · sedan

The Legend was Acura's launch vehicle for the 1986 model year and ran through 1995. First gen (1986-1990, chassis KA1-KA6) used the 2.5L C25A V6 and later the 2.7L C27A V6. Second gen (1991-1995, chassis KA7 sedan and KA8 coupe) used the 3.2L C32A V6 rated at 200-230 hp depending on year and trim. The model was succeeded in the US by the Acura 3.5RL for 1996.

Watch out: Owner reports of timing belt service is the cardinal maintenance item on the C-series V6 (interference engine); a missed service is a destroyed engine. Power antenna and climate-control LCD failures are common age-related issues. Survivor counts are dropping, parts for trim and interior pieces are getting hard to source.

What your Legend takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades19" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • Tire pressure32 / 30 psi (front / rear)✓ VerifiedView
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Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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