2005 Acura NSX Cooling System Parts

Engine:

Showing parts for every engine. Select an engine to see only what fits.

The 2005 Acura NSX has 80 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 12 part types and 35 brands, covering both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.

The cooling system system on the 2005 Acura NSX keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (18 parts), Thermostat (15 parts) and Temperature Sender / Sensor (14 parts). The other 9 part types cover the remaining 33 parts.

Coolant / Antifreeze

Compatible With All Colors

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AF3055
🇺🇸 US
Prime YellowAll Vehicles
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3055
Prime YellowAll VehiclesExtended Life55 GAL DrumConcentratePrime® Extended Life All Makes All Models
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Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines MV5050GAL
🇺🇸 US
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models
Fitment notes — FVP MV5050GAL
Extended LifeAll Makes / All Models1 Gallon
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PEAK Fits: all 2005 NSX engines BQA1GAL
🇺🇸 US
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle
Fitment notes — PEAK BQA1GAL
Blue Mountain Long LifeAll Vehicle1 Gallon
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PRESTONE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AF3100
🇺🇸 US
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF3100
Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life1 Gallon
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VALVOLINE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 719009
🇺🇸 US
Multi-Vehicle Yellow1 Gallon
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AF2100
🇺🇸 US
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF2100
All Vehicles10yr/300k mi1 GallonExtended Life
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PEAK Fits: all 2005 NSX engines PKP1GAL
🇺🇸 US
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PEAK PKP1GAL
All Vehicles Antifreeze1 GallonPREMIUM1 GALLON10X MORE SCALE FIGHTING INHIBITORS10 YEAR/300K MILES
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PEAK Fits: all 2005 NSX engines PXA1GAL
🇺🇸 US
1 GallonGlobal Lifetime
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PRESTONE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AF6310
🇺🇸 US
MAX Original EquipmentAsian Blue
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AF6310
MAX Original EquipmentAsian Blue1 Gallon
(Type: Prediluted)
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PRESTONE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AFMAX
🇺🇸 US
Max Universal1 Gallon
Fitment notes — PRESTONE AFMAX
Max Universal1 Gallon15 Year/350k Miles
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines ZXEL1
🇺🇸 US
Dex-Cool Orange1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE ZXEL1
Dex-Cool Orange1 GallonOAT
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VALVOLINE Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 861398
🇺🇸 US
Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 861398
Asian Vehicle Blue1 Gallon
OE # OL999-9011
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AISIN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines ACB003
🇺🇸 US
BlueHOAT
Fitment notes — AISIN ACB003
BlueHOAT
(Type: Prediluted)
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 2521501
🇺🇸 US
Premium Extra Life BlueAsian
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 2521501
Premium Extra Life BlueAsianPOAT
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 2521001
🇺🇸 US
Premium Green1 Gallon
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 2521001
Premium Green1 GallonPOAT
252-1501 Blue premix Can be used with or In place of Green
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PEAK Fits: all 2005 NSX engines PAB1GAL
🇺🇸 US
OET Asian Extended Life Blue1 Gallon
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PENTOSIN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 8115207
🇺🇸 US
Pentofrost A31 Gallon
Fitment notes — PENTOSIN 8115207
Pentofrost A31 GallonBluePOAT
(Type: Prediluted)
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VALVOLINE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 675130
🇺🇸 US
Asian Vehicle Red1 Gallon
Fitment notes — VALVOLINE 675130
Asian Vehicle Red1 GallonPOAT
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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.

Coolant Reservoir Cap

Locking Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines ST16R
🇺🇸 US
Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red
Fitment notes — MOTORAD ST16R
Safety LeverIndicator Markings Color: Blue, Red
Relief Pressure 16 lbs
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines T16R
🇺🇸 US
StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver
Fitment notes — MOTORAD T16R
StandardIndicator Markings Color: Silver
Relief Pressure 16 lbs
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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.

Cooling System Tester Adapter

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
GATES Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 31428
🇺🇸 US
May Require Spacer Number 31416
Fitment notes — GATES 31428
May Require Spacer Number 31416
Cooling System Pressure
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MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L V6 3121
🇺🇸 US
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3121
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap Adapter
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MOTORAD Fits: 3.0L V6 3122
🇺🇸 US
Standard
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3122
Standard
Cooling System Pressure
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MOTORAD Fits: 3.2L V6 3124
🇺🇸 US
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3124
StandardRadiator Cap Adapter
Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap Adapter
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MOTORAD Fits: 3.2L V6 3125
🇺🇸 US
Standard
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 3125
Standard
Cooling System Pressure
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STANT Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 12021
🇺🇸 US
Radiator Cap/Cooling System Tester Adapter
Fitment notes — STANT 12021
Radiator Cap/Cooling System Tester Adapter
Cooling System PressureRadiator Cap Adapter
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This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system.

Radiator

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
TECHPRO Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AC3010109
🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
KOYORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines V2032
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Radiator Cap

Locking Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CALORSTAT Fits: all 2005 NSX engines RC0212
🇺🇸 US
PerformanceIncludes 2 seals
Fitment notes — CALORSTAT RC0212
PerformanceIncludes 2 sealsLever OpeningMetallic
with A 44 mm (1.73") DiameterPSI - 20.0
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GATES Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 31534
🇺🇸 US
Safety Release Radiator Cap
Fitment notes — GATES 31534
Safety Release Radiator Cap
Check hood clearance prior to installing this cap
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines SK10233
🇺🇸 US
Pressure Rating 16 psi
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CALORSTAT Fits: all 2005 NSX engines RC0027
🇺🇸 US
Includes 2 sealsMetallic
Fitment notes — CALORSTAT RC0027
Includes 2 sealsMetallic
PSI - 16.0
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GATES Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 31336
🇺🇸 US
OE Type
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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.

Radiator Drain Petcock

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
DORMAN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 490216
🇺🇸 US
PlasticScrew-In Type
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This table covers the petcocks used to drain the radiator.

Radiator Hose

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
CONTINENTAL Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 62600
🇺🇸 US
Molded
Fitment notes — CONTINENTAL 62600
Molded
UpperPipe To RadiatorCut to fit
UpperPipe To EngineCut To Fit
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CONTINENTAL Fits: 3.2L V6 62735
🇺🇸 US
Molded
Fitment notes — CONTINENTAL 62735
Molded
LowerPipe to Radiator
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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.

Temperature Sender / Sensor

Economy

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
SKP Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines SK1580154
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TX37T
🇺🇸 US
T-Series
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GPD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 1711361
🇺🇸 US
with 2 Terminal(s)with M12 x 1.5 Thread
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HOLSTEIN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 2CTS0121
🇺🇸 US
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UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines CTS22
🇺🇸 US
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VEMO Fits: all 2005 NSX engines V26720002
🇺🇸 US
Thread Size: M12 X 1.5Plug (Connector): 2 Pins
Fitment notes — VEMO V26720002
Thread Size: M12 X 1.5Plug (Connector): 2 Pins
Seal included
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
BECK/ARNLEY Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 1580154
🇺🇸 US
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DELPHI Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TS10180
🇺🇸 US
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FOUR SEASONS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 36426
🇺🇸 US
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HELLA Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 009107511
🇺🇸 US
Bolted
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NTK Fits: all 2005 NSX engines EF0069
🇺🇸 US
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STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TX37
🇺🇸 US
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WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 2111015
🇺🇸 US
Sensor Only
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WELLS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 5S1468
🇺🇸 US
Wiring Harness Included: No
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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.

Thermostat

Heavy Duty

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 5302170
🇺🇸 US
Ultra Stat
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 5302170
Ultra Stat
170 Degrees FOE Specified Temperature
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Premium

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
MOTORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 7302170
🇺🇸 US
Fail-Safe
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 7302170
Fail-Safe
170 Degrees FOE Specified Temperature
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
AISIN Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines THH017
🇺🇸 US
Includes Gasket
Fitment notes — AISIN THH017
Includes Gasket
78°C (172°F) OE Temp
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MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 302170
🇺🇸 US
Standard
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 302170
Standard
170 Degrees FOE Specified Temperature
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ACKOJA Fits: all 2005 NSX engines A26990007
🇺🇸 US
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 1430707
🇺🇸 US
Seals Not Included
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 1430707
Seals Not Included
OE TemperatureGasket/Seal Not IncludedTemperature: 77C/170F
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.2L V6 1430845
🇺🇸 US
Seal not included.
Fitment notes — BECK/ARNLEY 1430845
Seal not included.
Alternate TemperatureGasket/Seal Not IncludedTemperature: 82C/180F
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CALORSTAT Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TH629778J
🇺🇸 US
Includes 1 Rubber Gasket
Fitment notes — CALORSTAT TH629778J
Includes 1 Rubber Gasket
172.0 F Degreeswith Larger Main Valve
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CALORSTAT Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TH629766J
🇺🇸 US
PerformanceIncludes 1 Rubber Gasket
Fitment notes — CALORSTAT TH629766J
PerformanceIncludes 1 Rubber Gasket
151.0 Degreeswith Larger Main Valve
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FACET Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 78491
🇺🇸 US
Includes Gasket
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GATES Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 33877
🇺🇸 US
OE Type
Fitment notes — GATES 33877
OE Type
170 DegreeAlternate Temperature
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JAPANESE OE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines WV64BC78G1
🇺🇸 US
Tama
Fitment notes — JAPANESE OE WV64BC78G1
Tama
Actual OE Part78cSeal Included
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JAPANESE OE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines WV64BC78
🇺🇸 US
Tama
Fitment notes — JAPANESE OE WV64BC78
Tama
Actual OE Part78C (172F) OE Temp Thermostatwithout Seal
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: all 2005 NSX engines TX14678D
🇺🇸 US
Includes Gasket or Seal
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE TX14678D
Includes Gasket or Seal
Start to Open Temperature: 78 C
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MOTORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 302150
🇺🇸 US
Standard
Fitment notes — MOTORAD 302150
Standard
150 Degrees FAlternate Temperature Option
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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.

Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FEL-PRO Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 35162
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Housing Gasket
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MOTORAD Popular Fits: all 2005 NSX engines MG81
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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AISIN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines THP509
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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APEX Fits: all 2005 NSX engines AWO2061
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat O-RingThermostat Seal
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BECK/ARNLEY Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 0390115
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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ELRING Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 463700
🇺🇸 US
material: NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber)
Fitment notes — ELRING 463700
material: NBR (nitrile butadiene rubber)
Thermostat Seal
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FACET Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 79627
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal
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GATES Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 33658
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Seal - 2 3/8" x 2 11/16" x 7/32" (Grooved, Molded)
Fitment notes — GATES 33658
Thermostat Seal - 2 3/8" x 2 11/16" x 7/32" (Grooved, Molded)
Thermostat Seal
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MAHLE / CLEVITE Fits: 3.0L V6 C31207
🇺🇸 US
Molded Rubber
Fitment notes — MAHLE / CLEVITE C31207
Molded Rubber
Thermostat Seal
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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.

Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet

Economy

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DORMAN Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 9025116
🇺🇸 US
Thermostat Housing
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GPD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 8241505
🇺🇸 US
Water Outlet
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Standard Replacement

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FOUR SEASONS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines 85308
🇺🇸 US
Water Outlet
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MOTORAD Fits: all 2005 NSX engines CH5308
🇺🇸 US
Water Outlet
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This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in.

Water Pump

Brand Part Number Markets Notes Buy
FVP Fits: all 2005 NSX engines US9219
🇺🇸 US
Includes: Installation Sealing Devices
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US MOTOR WORKS Fits: all 2005 NSX engines US9219
🇺🇸 US
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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.

Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2005 Acura NSX

On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.

  • Match the engine first. Some cooling system parts fit every engine; others are engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
  • Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
  • Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
  • Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.

Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Thermostat .

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cooling system parts fit the 2005 Acura NSX?

Our catalog currently lists 80 cooling system parts for the 2005 Acura NSX across 12 subcategories and 35 brands, covering both the 3.0L V6 and the 3.2L V6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.

Do cooling system parts differ between 2005 Acura NSX engines?

Some do. 73 parts fit every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific. Each row (and the filter at the top) shows which. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.

What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2005 Acura NSX?

Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. 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 thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.

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 2005 Acura NSX 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 2005 Acura NSX?

First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.

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