2005 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 for the 2005 Acura El come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PEAK, PRESTONE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE, BECK/ARNLEY, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 8 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXEL1.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. 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

One part is listed for the 2005 Acura El — FEL-PRO 35948.

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

One part is listed for the 2005 Acura El — DORMAN 54227.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

US MOTOR WORKS supplies the 3 Cooling Fan Control Module parts for the 2005 Acura El.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2005 Acura El come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

This group includes GATES 31409, 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

6 Radiator parts for the 2005 Acura El come from 6 brands — GPD, FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP RAD2354.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2354C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from FVP, SPECTRA PREMIUM, AGILITY and 2 other brands. A representative part number is FVP RAD2354.

Listed part numbers: FVP RAD2354, GPD 2354C and SPECTRA PREMIUM CU2354, 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

5 Radiator Cap parts for the 2005 Acura El come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, ACDELCO, GATES and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31412.

In the Locking Replacement grade, ACDELCO and MOTORAD supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is ACDELCO 12R07.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. A representative part number is GATES 31412.

This group includes GATES 31412, ACDELCO 12R07 and MOTORAD ST37 and the remaining 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

7 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2005 Acura El, from CONTINENTAL, GATES and ACDELCO. GATES 22829 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include GATES 22829, GATES 22830 and ACDELCO 20402S, 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 for the 2005 Acura El come from 4 brands — GPD, SKP, NTK and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is SKP SK5S1529.

The Economy section: 3 options from GPD and SKP. SKP SK5S1529 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from NTK and WELLS. A representative part number is NTK EF0110.

This group includes SKP SK5S1529, 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

13 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2005 Acura El, from MOTORAD, GATES, AISIN and 2 other brands. MOTORAD 7328170 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 4 options from GATES and MOTORAD — rated for severe service. GATES 33568S is listed in this group.

In the Performance grade, MOTORAD supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MOTORAD 2328170.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7328170 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from MOTORAD, AISIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. AISIN THH007 is listed in this group.

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 for the 2005 Acura El come from 8 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, MAHLE / CLEVITE, VICTOR REINZ and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is AISIN THP505.

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 are listed for the 2005 Acura El, from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 7 other brands. SKP SK1352420 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1352420.

The Standard Replacement section: 5 options from AISIN, DAYCO, GATES and 2 other brands. AISIN WPH044 is listed in this group.

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 for the 2005 Acura El come from 4 brands — 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.