2003 Acura RL Automatic Transmission Parts

Engine:
3.5L V6

81 Automatic transmission parts are listed for the 2003 Acura RL, in 17 part types, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.

On the 2003 Acura RL, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. 37 parts of the 81 listed are Transmission Fluid (19 parts), Filter (9 parts) and Output Shaft Repair Sleeve (9 parts). The other 14 part types cover the remaining 44 parts.

Filter

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FAMOUS BRAND 96786
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit14 Bolt Pan
Fitment notes — FAMOUS BRAND 96786
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit14 Bolt PanNon-Serviceable (Transmission Disassembly Required To Replace Filter)
View on
Amazon
FAMOUS BRAND 5003321452
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic Transmission Filter KitPROTUNE
View on
Amazon
FAMOUS BRAND 96321452
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
View on
Amazon
PA CARGO 98710L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
INLINE: 4 SP FWD M5DA Transmission
View on
Amazon
PUROLATOR P1304
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Automatic Transmission FilterM5DA Trans
View on
Amazon
VARIOUS MFR PT1304
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Popular 0440366
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
WIX Popular 58615
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
ATP B413
🇺🇸 US
Premium ReplacementWith 3rd Hand Gasket
View on
Amazon

This table covers the replacement filters for this application — the table heading and notes say which circuit. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for.

Fluid Pan Drain Plug

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN 090178
🇺🇸 US
Gasket Or Seal Included
View on
Amazon

This table covers the Fluid Pan drain plugs.

Fluid Pan Gasket

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VAICO V260436
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Fluid Pan. 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.

Manual Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BCA NS221207
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.with M5DA Transmission Code
View on
Amazon
NATIONAL 221207
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS221207
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the seals at the Manual Shaft. 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.

O-Rings & Seals

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SCHAEFFLER SS4424
🇺🇸 US
Secondary Gear2.49" O.D. X 0.35" Width
View on
Amazon
SCHAEFFLER SS5443
🇺🇸 US
Secondary Gear
View on
Amazon

This table covers the O-rings and seals at this joint.

Output Shaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL Popular 99147
🇺🇸 US
LeftHonda trans.
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular WS99215
🇺🇸 US
RightHonda trans.
View on
Amazon
BCA NS99147
🇺🇸 US
LeftHonda trans.
View on
Amazon
BCA NS99215
🇺🇸 US
Right
View on
Amazon
NATIONAL 99215
🇺🇸 US
RightHonda trans.
View on
Amazon
SCHAEFFLER SR3913
🇺🇸 US
RightSecondary Gear
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3913
RightSecondary Gear22.99 mm Width62 mm Outside Diameter54.99 mm Inside Diameter
View on
Amazon
SCHAEFFLER SR3499
🇺🇸 US
Right14 MM Width
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SR3499
Right14 MM Width58 mm Outside Diameter
View on
Amazon
SKF 99215
🇺🇸 US
Right
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99147
🇺🇸 US
Installation Depth: 0.98399999999999999 In
Fitment notes — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99147
Installation Depth: 0.98399999999999999 In
LeftHonda trans.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Output Shaft seal surface.

Output Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKF Popular 21627
🇺🇸 US
Right
View on
Amazon
SKF Popular 17919
🇺🇸 US
Left
View on
Amazon
ATP HO18
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
ATP HO17
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
BCA NS225545
🇺🇸 US
Right
View on
Amazon
NATIONAL 225545
🇺🇸 US
RightHonda trans.
View on
Amazon
TIMKEN 225545
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS225545
🇺🇸 US
RightHonda trans.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the seals at the Output Shaft. 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.

Pinion Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKF 22823
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the seals at the Pinion. 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.

Rebuild Kit

Banner Kit (Overhaul Kit + Friction Clutch Plates)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PA CARGO DK9800MS
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Banner Kit
Fitment notes — PA CARGO DK9800MS
Banner Kit
Trans. code M5DA
View on
Amazon

Deluxe Kit (Master Kit + Filter, Band & Common Bushings)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PA CARGO MRK9800M
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Deluxe Kit
Fitment notes — PA CARGO MRK9800M
Deluxe Kit
Trans. code M5DA
View on
Amazon

Overhaul Kit (Gaskets, Seals, O-Rings & Sealing Rings)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PA CARGO Popular K98900L
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Overhaul Kit
Fitment notes — PA CARGO K98900L
Overhaul Kit
Trans. code M5DA
View on
Amazon
PIONEER 750007
🇺🇸 US
Overhaul Kit
View on
Amazon
Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ATP OKS1630
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the rebuild kits for this assembly.

Shift Shaft Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKF 99049
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Shift Shaft seal surface.

Shift Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ATP Popular HO22
🇺🇸 US
Outer Diameter: 0.8125"
View on
Amazon
PIONEER 759172
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
PIONEER 759052
🇺🇸 US
Pack Of 2
Fitment notes — PIONEER 759052
Pack Of 2
Outer Diameter: 0.8125"
View on
Amazon
SCHAEFFLER SS2111
🇺🇸 US
7 MM Width22.25 mm Outside Diameter
Fitment notes — SCHAEFFLER SS2111
7 MM Width22.25 mm Outside DiameterNitrile12 MM Shaft Diameter
View on
Amazon
SKF 4710
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the seals at the Shift Shaft. 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.

Torque Converter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TC REMANUFACTURING HO14
🇺🇸 US
Converter Codes: BA, M5DA, Mpya, PLM, Y4
View on
Amazon

This table covers the Torque converters. Typical signs include a sulfur smell, rattling substrate, or an efficiency code. Confirm CARB vs Federal certification in the notes before ordering.

Torque Converter Repair Sleeve

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 99181
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon
SCHAEFFLER SR3501
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99181
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Torque Converter seal surface.

Torque Converter Shaft Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
NATIONAL 710238
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
Oil Seal
Fitment notes — NATIONAL 710238
Oil Seal
Honda M5DA 4 Speed. Automatic Transaxle
View on
Amazon
NATIONAL 710868
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon
TIMKEN 710238
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon
WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS710868
🇺🇸 US
Honda trans.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the seals at the Torque Converter Shaft. 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.

Transmission Fluid

Dexron

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
ACDELCO Popular 109243
🇺🇸 US
Container Type: Plastic Container
View on
Amazon

DW-1

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AISIN Popular ATFDW1
🇺🇸 US
1 QuartDW-1
Fitment notes — AISIN ATFDW1
1 QuartDW-11 Quart
View on
Amazon

Multi-Vehicle

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOBIL Popular 126505
🇺🇸 US
Multi-Vehicle ATF
View on
Amazon
VALVOLINE Popular VV3246
🇺🇸 US
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE VV3246
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 QuartDEXRON VI, MERCON LV, DEX/MERC
Product Not Applicable For California
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 20032
🇺🇸 US
Top Tec ATF 18001 Liter
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 20018
🇺🇸 US
Top Tec ATF 12001 Liter
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 22036
🇺🇸 US
Top Tec ATF 18005 Liter
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 20020
🇺🇸 US
Top Tec ATF 12005 Liter
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 20034
🇺🇸 US
Top TEC ATF 180020 Liter
View on
Amazon
LIQUI MOLY 20022
🇺🇸 US
Top Tec ATF 120020 Liter
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 69032
🇺🇸 US
1 QuartComplete Full Synthetic ATF Fluid
View on
Amazon
LUCAS OIL 10418
🇺🇸 US
FULL SYNTHETIC MULTI-VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID1 qt
View on
Amazon
LUCAS OIL 18007
🇺🇸 US
Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid6 Gallon
View on
Amazon
VALVOLINE 822389
🇺🇸 US
Import Multi-Vehicle ATF1 Quart
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 822389
Import Multi-Vehicle ATF1 Quart
Product Not Applicable For California
View on
Amazon
VALVOLINE 773775
🇺🇸 US
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 773775
Max Life Multi-Vehicle or Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF1 Gallon
Product Not Applicable For California
View on
Amazon
VALVOLINE 881051
🇺🇸 US
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 881051
Maxlife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic ATF5 Gallon Bay Box
Product Not Applicable For California
View on
Amazon

Type III (H)

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
IDEMITSU 30040090750
🇺🇸 US
ATF Type H Plus1 Quart
View on
Amazon
IDEMITSU 30040090953
🇺🇸 US
ATF Type H Plus5 Quart
View on
Amazon

Z-1

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 2522004
🇺🇸 US
Premium Type Z-11 Quart
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 2522004
Premium Type Z-11 Quart
Transmission Code M5DA
View on
Amazon

This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid.

Transmission Fluid Additive

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
LUBEGARD Popular 19610
🇺🇸 US
Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD Popular 60902
🇺🇸 US
Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant10 oz
View on
Amazon
ATP AT203
🇺🇸 US
Automatic Transmission Fluid Synthetic Modifier
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 19689
🇺🇸 US
Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 61910
🇺🇸 US
10 ozHighly Friction Modified ATF Supplement
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 63010
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant10 oz
Fitment notes — LUBEGARD 63010
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant10 oz
Use with OEM Recommended ATF or as OEM fluid Alternative.
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 63016
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant15 oz
Fitment notes — LUBEGARD 63016
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant15 oz
Use with OEM Recommended ATF or as OEM fluid Alternative.
View on
Amazon
LUBEGARD 63032
🇺🇸 US
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant32 oz
Fitment notes — LUBEGARD 63032
Platinum Universal ATF Protectant32 oz
Use with OEM Recommended ATF or as OEM fluid Alternative.
View on
Amazon

This table covers the conditioners and additives used with this transmission fluid.

Transmission Mount

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY 1042444
🇺🇸 US
View on
Amazon

This table covers the mounts that hold the transmission to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.

Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 2003 Acura RL

On this vehicle, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts.

  • Confirm you have the 3.5L V6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Transmission Fluid and Filter .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many automatic transmission parts fit the 2003 Acura RL?

Our catalog currently lists 81 automatic transmission parts for the 2003 Acura RL across 17 subcategories and 25 brands, covering the 3.5L V6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 2003 Acura RL?

Common symptoms include delayed or harsh engagement, slipping under load, fluid that smells burnt, or shuddering at light throttle around 40 mph. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.

What should I replace at the same time?

Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.

What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?

They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2003 Acura RL was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.

How do I make sure a part fits my 2003 Acura RL?

Every part on this page is matched to the 3.5L V6 engine. Then use exactly the fluid specification in the notes — automatic transmissions are the least forgiving component on the vehicle about fluid choice. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

Other Parts for the 2003 Acura RL

Automatic Transmission Parts for Other Acura RL Years

Switch vehicle or jump to a subcategory

Manufacturer names, model designations and part numbers are used for identification and fitment reference only. AutoFactsDB is an independent catalog and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any vehicle manufacturer displayed on this page.