2006 Acura RL 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

16 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2006 Acura RL 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, PRESTONE, PEAK 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, BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861398.

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

5 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from AJUSA, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. MAHLE / CLEVITE C32870 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE C32870, AJUSA 16022400 and AJUSA 16022450, among others listed above.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR.

Part numbers include TECHPRO AC3014101, among others listed above.

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 2006 Acura RL — CALORSTAT RC0175.

This table covers the Coolant Water Crossover Mounting sets. Read more

2 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include MAHLE / CLEVITE C17813 and VICTOR REINZ 181016001.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

4 Cooling Fan Control Module parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from US MOTOR WORKS and WELLS.

Listed part numbers: US MOTOR WORKS 16749, US MOTOR WORKS 16789 and US MOTOR WORKS 16795, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES.

Listed part numbers: 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

9 Radiator parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 9 brands — GPD, CSF, DENSO and 6 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3253.

The Economy section: 1 option from GPD. GPD 2838C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from CSF, DENSO, AGILITY and 5 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3253.

Listed part numbers: CSF 3253, GPD 2838C and DENSO 2213239, 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

6 Radiator Cap parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 5 brands — MOTORAD, CSF, GATES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 4514.

In the Locking Replacement grade, MOTORAD supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is MOTORAD ST37.

Standard Replacement: 5 parts, from CSF, GATES, CALORSTAT and 2 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 4514.

This group includes CSF 4514, MOTORAD ST37 and GATES 31412 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2006 Acura RL — DORMAN 490216.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

6 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from GPD, DORMAN, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. DORMAN 620277 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from GPD, DORMAN and TECHPRO. A representative part number is DORMAN 620277.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from VDO / CONTINENTAL and UAC. VDO / CONTINENTAL FA70939 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 620277, GPD 2811936 and GPD 2811937 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

5 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from DAYCO, ACDELCO, CONTINENTAL and 1 other brand. DAYCO 72492 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include DAYCO 72492, ACDELCO 26614X and CONTINENTAL 66340, 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

16 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 14 brands — HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, SKP and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK5S1529.

The Economy section: 6 options from HOLSTEIN, SKP, GPD and 2 other brands. SKP SK5S1529 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, DELPHI, HELLA and 7 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1580811.

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

17 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from MOTORAD, GATES, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. MOTORAD 5302170 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from MOTORAD and GATES — rated for severe service. MOTORAD 5302170 is listed in this group.

The Premium section: 1 option from MOTORAD. MOTORAD 7302170 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 14 options from MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY, CALORSTAT and 6 other brands. AISIN THH017 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

10 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 10 brands — FEL-PRO, MOTORAD, AISIN and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35162.

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

6 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from GPD, DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and 2 other brands. DORMAN 9025192 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from GPD and DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025192.

The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from FOUR SEASONS, GATES and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 86216 is listed in this group.

This group includes DORMAN 9025192, GPD 8241401 and GPD 8241407 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

11 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2006 Acura RL, from AISIN, SKP, BECK/ARNLEY and 7 other brands. SKP SK1351530 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 5 parts, from SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 2 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SK1351530.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from AISIN, GMB, ACDELCO and 2 other brands. AISIN WPH801 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

6 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2006 Acura RL come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35677.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35677, MAHLE / CLEVITE K17818 and APEX AWP3161, plus the other parts above.