1997 Acura SLX 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

23 Coolant / Antifreeze parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, PEAK 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, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Heavy Duty section lists 3 options from VALVOLINE and PRESTONE — rated for severe service. VALVOLINE ZXG051 is listed in this group.

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 10 options from VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.

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

2 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from CONTINENTAL and DAYCO.

Listed part numbers: CONTINENTAL 63806 and DAYCO 71692.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 1997 Acura SLX 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

4 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from MOTORAD, GATES and STANT.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31428, MOTORAD 3121 and MOTORAD 3122, plus the other parts above.

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

5 Radiator parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from TECHPRO, SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY and 2 other brands. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1302 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 1 part, from TECHPRO. A representative part number is TECHPRO IZ3010102.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY, FVP and 1 other brand. SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1302 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: SPECTRA PREMIUM CU1302, TECHPRO IZ3010102 and AGILITY 8011302, 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

7 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from CALORSTAT, GATES, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 3 options from CALORSTAT, GATES and MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. CALORSTAT RC0212 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, SKP, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. MOTORAD T16R is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD T16R, CALORSTAT RC0212 and GATES 31534, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator. Read more

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 490215.

This table covers the Radiator Fan clutches. Typical signs include slip at highway speed, chatter on takeoff, or a pedal that stays low. Resurface or replace the flywheel with the clutch — a heat-checked flywheel wastes the new disc. Read more

9 Radiator Fan Clutch parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from HAYDEN, US MOTOR WORKS, AISIN and 6 other brands. HAYDEN 2671 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: HAYDEN 2671, US MOTOR WORKS 22076 and AISIN FCG004, plus the other parts above.

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

12 Radiator Hose parts for the 1997 Acura SLX come from 4 brands — GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 25477.

The Economy section: 4 options from GATES, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. GATES 25477 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from DAYCO, GATES, ACDELCO and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DAYCO 70115.

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

32 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP, WALKER PRODUCTS and 14 other brands. NTK EF0008 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy, Full Service Kit and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 17 parts from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, BECK/ARNLEY and 8 other brands.

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

5 Thermostat parts for the 1997 Acura SLX come from 3 brands — MOTORAD, STANT and BECK/ARNLEY. The "Popular" part is STANT 14177.

Premium: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD 7320170.

Standard Replacement: 4 parts, from MOTORAD, STANT and BECK/ARNLEY. A representative part number is STANT 14177.

Listed part numbers: STANT 14177, MOTORAD 7320170 and BECK/ARNLEY 1430782, plus the other parts above.

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

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Acura SLX, from APEX, FEL-PRO, GATES and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO 35599 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 1997 Acura SLX come from 3 brands — DORMAN, GPD and MOTORAD.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and GPD. DORMAN 9025015 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 1 part, from MOTORAD. A representative part number is MOTORAD CH4819.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9025015, GPD 8241537 and MOTORAD CH4819.

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

6 Water Pump parts for the 1997 Acura SLX come from 6 brands — AIRTEX, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is GATES 42120.

The Economy section: 4 options from AIRTEX, SKP, US MOTOR WORKS and 1 other brand. AIRTEX AW9278 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from GATES and GMB. A representative part number is GATES 42120.

Listed part numbers: GATES 42120, AIRTEX AW9278 and SKP SKAW9278, plus the other parts above.