1997 Acura El Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

18 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 8 options from VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE ZXEL1 is listed in this group.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL, DAYCO and 1 other brand.

This group includes ACDELCO 14161S, CONTINENTAL 64134 and DAYCO 87683 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and TECHPRO.

Part numbers include AUTOTECNICA HA0719927 and TECHPRO HO3014121.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 54223.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1997 Acura El come from US MOTOR WORKS.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16779 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

MOTORAD supplies both parts for the 1997 Acura El.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3124 and MOTORAD 3125.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

8 Radiator parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from OSC, GPD, LILAND GLOBAL and 4 other brands. LILAND GLOBAL 1290AA carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and OSC. A representative part number is GPD 1290C.

In the Premium (All Aluminum Construction) grade, LILAND GLOBAL supplies 1 part: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is LILAND GLOBAL 1290AA.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1290 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: LILAND GLOBAL 1290AA, GPD 1290C and OSC 1290E, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from MOTORAD and ACDELCO.

The Locking Replacement section lists 2 options from ACDELCO and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. ACDELCO 12R07 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD T37 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 12R07, MOTORAD ST37 and MOTORAD T37.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Acura El — VDO / CONTINENTAL PM3900.

This table covers the upper, lower and connecting hoses between radiator, engine and reservoir. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

8 Radiator Hose parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 21404.

Part numbers include GATES 21404, GATES 22323 and ACDELCO 20157S, among others listed above.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

5 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from GPD, NTK, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. NTK EF0069 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD. A representative part number is GPD 1711361.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from NTK, BECK/ARNLEY and WELLS. NTK EF0069 is listed in this group.

This group includes NTK EF0069, GPD 1711361 and GPD 1814494 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

10 Thermostat parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, AISIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is AISIN THH007.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MOTORAD 5328170.

The Performance section lists 2 options from MOTORAD — engineered beyond original-equipment specification. MOTORAD 2328170 is listed in this group.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7328170.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from MOTORAD, AISIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AISIN THH007.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, MOTORAD and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 35480 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35480, MOTORAD MG83 and BECK/ARNLEY 0390123 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

10 Water Pump parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 10 brands — SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK1351390.

The Economy section: 5 options from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands. SKP SK1351390 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from AISIN, DAYCO, GATES and 2 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN WPH011.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

4 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from BECK/ARNLEY, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0394084, FEL-PRO 35627 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K31332, among others listed above.