Because of this history, many acura owners still prefer the gm ac delco synchromesh friction modified manual transmission fluid part 88900399 for their manual 6speed, instead of the honda acura fluid 087989031 a. This service is typically done as part of a bigger, more expensive repair, so. Special additives protect seals and orings for prolonged service life. I did not realize that the dodge owners website indicates that the transmission filter and fluid should be changed at 50,000 miles. These opposing pressures caused the gear changes through the free floating. Recently brought my 2015 tlx awd 33k miles into the dealership for. Manual transmission assemblies free delivery possible on eligible purchases. With the 2016 acura ilx giving up its sixspeed manual in favor of a new dualclutch transmission, the acura lineup will be without a manual transmission for the first time since the brands.
Acura tl 2003, atf dw1 automatic transmission fluid by aisin. Pump a small portion of new fluid into the fill plug to flush out any contaminants. With the cold season coming again, the shifter will be very stiff when the engine. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tl when you shop the largest online selection at. Now its jerking when pulling off as well as when coming to a stop. Transmission fluid replacement timing and cost acura. Connect the transmission fluid pump to a bottle and drain out all of the fluid. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Complete manual transmissions for acura tl for sale ebay.
There are a great deal of factors that affect the acura cars 060 stats, so different sources may test the same vehicle and each may arrive at a unique 060 mph and quarter mile result. Not that youd ever hear honda acura admit it, but these boxes have a propensity to balk at being shifted into 3rd gear. Just wanted to give a headsup to anyone on here that has a 3rd gen sixspeed tl or others. Transmission fluid level check acura tl 20042008 2006. Independent of the maintenance minder information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Jerk in car at low speeds in 2016 accord touring v6. I used specialty formulations on my old 03 altima 3. Acura tl automatic transmission fluid change with basic hand. Acura tsx, honda accord, civic manual transmission fluid. This stuff is the absolute best fluid for my 05 acura tl s manual transmission. Acura tl transmission problems and repair descriptions at. Genuine acura 087989031a manual transmission fluid, 1 qt. Acura fans saddened by 2015 tlx transmission recall torque news. Just showing how to change transmission fluid in a acura tl.
See realworld acura tl transmission problems and repair histories as reported by other acura tl owners. Its a known issue similar to honda transmission glitches noted in. A farewell to the stickshift acura automobile magazine. Vehicle specifications 2016 honda accord sedan honda.
A quick search of the internet brings up literally thousands of complaints to honda and acura, consumer agencies, tv networks and other media. The car felt uncomfortable in the wet due to this issue. Get specific recommendations for service and care for your acura with the maintenance minder system on the official acura owners site. If you own a 2010 or later model, and it is still under warranty. The 6speed manual transmission will continue to be offered.
Automatic transmission fluid change performed on a 2005 acura tl. That works out to about every 2030k miles depending on how your driving conditions are. The stick shift is fun and takes the appliance feel out of it. Acuratransfluid acura automatic transmission fluid is a genuine acura part at bernardi parts. The worst complaints are transmission jerks, transmission failure, and warning lights on. The owners manual implies that you will see a notification when a. Transmission fluid is an important fluid in your car and needs to be topped up on a regular basis.
The issue is that of the 6 speed manual transmission problems in several major honda. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for acura tl when you shop the largest online. The debut of the tl signaled acuras shift from traditional vehicle names to. Buy genuine acura 087989031a manual transmission fluid, 1 qt. The 2015 acura mdx doesnt feature the 9 speed zf transmission, thus. For exposure to both listed carcinogens and reproductive toxicants. Even if the acura tl shawd 6mt were not a good car, it would still deserve. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your 3. The ride is wobbly and there are chips and dents in the paint that looks like it may have been covered with some type of filler to camouflage the imperfections. Recently brought my 2015 tlx awd 33k miles into the dealership for a b 1 service.
Sep 26, 2008 the availability of a 6speed manual transmission for the 2010 tl shawd represents the first time acura has ever paired its acclaimed super handling allwheel drive system with a manual. Check the fluid level every 3,000 miles or three months to ensure you have the required amount. Some of us who have never towed have had our 6speed transmissions replaced while others have been towing at or near the limit for years on their 6speed transmissions without a problem. Jun 08, 2016 your manual does list under specifications. Used acura ilx with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Greetings, i have a 20 dodge gran caravan with the 3. In our service bays, specially trained acura service technician teams fit a long list of. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your tl and how to check the transmission fluid level. Sold by direct pi and ships from amazon fulfillment. Transmission only 2005 123k acura tl sport manual transmission 6 speed mt 04 05 fits. Tl rsb, exled, oem tweetersled mirrorsled tail lights, coutesy lights, ambient light kit, 4g tl retrofit wtsxr lens, rv6 pcd, bridgestone potenza s04 36k 2016 abp civic ext cvt 4dr exled. With the manual transmission the tech package with nav and els audio is. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 1996 acura tl 2. Manual 6 speed transmission is getting rough when shifting from first to second gear and second to third gear.
This past decade has been one exciting time for honda owners. Acura tlx manual transmission fluid change cost estimate. May 25, 2016 the fluid youll want to use is honda manual transmission fluid, which most honda and acura dealerships have in stock. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission fluid changed at 60,000 miles 100,000 km, then every 30,000 miles 48,000 km. Set of 3 manual transmission fluid bottles for acura honda 1 quart container oes fits. Transmission fluid replacement timing and cost acura tlx forum. Transmission fluid replacement timing and cost acura tlx. Find detailed specifications for your 2004 acura tl. Bodysuspensionchassis 6 speed automatic ex v6 wleather unitbody construction. Adding fluid to your acura tl transmission is fundamental to the overall operation of your vehicle. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2006 acura tl. Weaponr i throttletl fsb rsbmorimoto h1fogsk40viper 5704exled 146k 2015 hm sport i4 cvt 4dr.
Used honda accord with manual transmission for sale. It had a unique body style and the powerful v6 purred. Doing so will not only keep your transmission in peak condition, it will also maintain your cars resale value. Should this light start blinking, your manual states to have your vehicle inspected by a dealer. Manual transmissions consist of internal gears, bearings, and synchronizers that are. If message, service due now does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your acura tlx can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. This requires transmission and transfer fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the maintenance minder. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. Transmission fluid for 05 tl with 6 speed manual results 1 to 5 of 5 discuss transmission fluid for 05 tl with 6 speed manual in the alt. Vehicle speed sensormanual transmission output shaft speed sensor fits legend fits.
You do have a transmission indicator light on the dash. This way, you can group the service together and dont have to worry about keeping track of stuff. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers in mind. My 01 cl type s, not just mine had problems with its 5 speed automatic. Unlike engine oil, manual transmission gear oil doesnt have to deal with extreme heat, acids, and combustion gasses, but it still needs to be changed occasionally to keep that gearbox shifting smoothly.
Changing the manual transmission fluid is one of the easier diy jobs that needs doing on the acura tl, and you will be rewarded with slick shifts for thousands of miles afterwards. Ive also been a fan of this gen tl s with the 6 speed. Bodysuspensionchassis 6 speed automatic ex v 6 wleather unitbody construction. Its hard to answer this question without bias since my 2019s 6speed transmission failed at 14,000 miles and i havent towed a thing with it so far. This stuff is the absolute best fluid for my 05 acura tls manual transmission. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles 100,000 km, then every 30,000 miles 48,000 km. Not that youd ever hear hondaacura admit it, but these boxes have a propensity to balk at being shifted into 3rd gear. Electric powerassisted rackandpinion steering eps front shock tower bar. Adjust the valves during servics a, b, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
Oct 04, 2016 this blog entry is just going to be a collection of resources to help people doing a transmission swap on their 2nd generation 20002003 acura tl. An hour in they came up to me and recommended that i also do the transmission fluid replacement, which acura suggests at 30k miles. If the transmission fluid level on your tl is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. To see how frequently 2012 acura tl problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. None the less, 2016 accord exl v6, mt 6speed may be hondas best kept affordable performance secret. Some of this will apply to the 99 model as well, but since it uses a 4 speed transmission you cannot swap in any of the newer 5 speed transmissions including the 0607 accord which is recommended. Acura tl 2009 2014 how to change manual transmission fluid. Acuratransfluid acura automatic transmission fluid. How to replace side marker light bulb of acura tsx, tl. Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your tlx, even in the most severe driving conditions. Apr 10, 2016 acura tsx, honda accord, civic manual transmission fluid change joe howto. It is also great for lubricating and cooling internal components.
Ensure that you have a little more transmission fluid than the volume listed in your owners manual. After denying the problem for years, honda issued a tsb on this issue in april, 2008. This gearbox was a separate unit and used atf automatic transmission fluid. Acura tsx, honda accord, civic manual transmission fluid change joe howto. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your acura 3. For 95% of drivers, id recommend replacing the transmission fluid with every 2nd or 3rd oil change. If there is fluid at that level, then no additional fluid is needed. The engine in your 2006 acura tl should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The acura tl is a nice car but with the 6 speed transmission the torquesteer can be annoying. Accord 6 speed with bad 3rd gear maintenancerepairs. How to check manual transmission fluid yourmechanic advice.
The acura tl is a compact executive entrylevel luxury car that was manufactured by acura. Jan 19, 2015 with the 2016 acura ilx giving up its six speed manual in favor of a new dualclutch transmission, the acura lineup will be without a manual transmission for the first time since the brands. It checks engineoperating conditions and helps coordinate oil service dates and other maintenance. Used acura tl with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owners manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals. Please take into account that the acura 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance page is gathered from numerous credible sources. Transmission popped out of third gear numerous times. This blog entry is just going to be a collection of resources to help people doing a transmission swap on their 2nd generation 20002003 acura tl. Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. The definitive 2nd gen acura tl av6 transmission swap guide. Manual trans fluid fits 19732016 honda civic accord prelude mfg number catalog fits. Stabilizer bar frontrear steering wheel turns, locktolock.
Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other. Shifts rough and erratic in first three gears, runs very good 5th through 9th. Acura tsx 6speed manual transmission fluid change duration. The problem with hondaacura 6speed manual transmissions has been discussed for at least 6 years. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Genuine acura automatic transmission fluid provides hydraulic power to perform transmission functions, such as shifting gears. Have been very disappointed with the transmission of the 2015 acura tlx v6 with 9speed transmission. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. May 18, 2016 most of the time, the level of a manual transmission is checked by placing your finger into the filler plug hole and seeing if you get some fluid onto the end of your finger. If your transmission fluid is leaking, it can cause damage to your engine checking the transmission fluid in a manual transmission car is slightly different than for those with automatic transmissions. Also, see repair breakdown by problem area and cost. Have been very disappointed with the transmission of the 2015 acura tlx v 6 with 9 speed transmission.
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