2012 Acura TSX Engine Parts

This table covers the chains that drive the balance shafts. Read more

7 Balance Shaft Chain parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from S.A. GEAR, INA and MELLING. MELLING 712F carries the "Popular" badge.

The Chain Only section lists 5 options from S.A. GEAR, MELLING and INA — grouped under the catalog's "Chain Only" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MELLING 712F is listed in this group.

In the Kit grade, INA supplies 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "Kit" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is INA ZC76233.

Listed part numbers: MELLING 712F, S.A. GEAR C712F and INA ZCC712F, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the guides that keep the balance-shaft chain on its path. Read more

5 Balance Shaft Chain Guide parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from S.A. GEAR, BECK/ARNLEY, CLOYES and 2 other brands. S.A. GEAR 7518 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include S.A. GEAR 7518, BECK/ARNLEY 0241929 and CLOYES 95570, among others listed above.

This table covers the Balance Shaft Chain tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

7 Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 7 brands — INA, S.A. GEAR, CLOYES and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is INA ZT95791.

Listed part numbers: INA ZT95791, S.A. GEAR 91037 and CLOYES 95791, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Balance Shaft sprockets. Read more

5 Balance Shaft Sprocket parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from MELLING, CLOYES, FVP and 2 other brands. MELLING S939 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: MELLING S939, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

8 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from KING ENGINE BEARINGS, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1861H carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, MAHLE / CLEVITE and KING ENGINE BEARINGS supply 4 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1861H.

The Standard Replacement section lists 4 options from ENGINETECH, ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS, KING ENGINE BEARINGS and 1 other brand — built to original-equipment specification. ENGINETECH BB1013 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MAHLE / CLEVITE CB1861H, KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4542XPCX and KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR4542XPC, plus the other parts above.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

8 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, APEX and 3 other brands. APEX ACS1050 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include APEX ACS1050, ENGINETECH HO24CSA and AJUSA 54111700, among others listed above.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

7 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 5 brands — KING ENGINE BEARINGS, TOPLINE, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5259XPC.

The High Performance section: 1 option from KING ENGINE BEARINGS. KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5259XPC is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from TOPLINE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5259AM.

Part numbers include KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5259XPC, KING ENGINE BEARINGS MB5259AM and ENGINETECH BC1518, among others listed above.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

5 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 5 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, SKF and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is BCA NS99315.

Listed part numbers: BCA NS99315, NATIONAL 99315 and SKF 99313, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. 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

24 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 13 brands — VICTOR REINZ, FEL-PRO, NATIONAL and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO TCS46051.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

7 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE, AJUSA and 4 other brands. ENGINETECH HB261 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes ENGINETECH HB261, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33604 and AJUSA 81041700 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. 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

7 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from AJUSA, APEX, FEL-PRO and 3 other brands. APEX AHG165 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX AHG165, FEL-PRO 26435PT and AJUSA 10194000 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

12 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from ENGINETECH, FEL-PRO, AJUSA and 6 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 0323027 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

2 Engine Block Heater parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from KAT'S HEATERS.

Part numbers include KAT'S HEATERS 11419 and KAT'S HEATERS 28500.

This table covers the Engine covers. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — TECHPRO AC1228111.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

3 Engine Kit Gasket Set parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from AJUSA and TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: AJUSA 50229600, AJUSA 50305800 and TOPLINE CGSH50.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

3 Exhaust Valve parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 3 brands — MELLING, QUALCAST and TOPLINE.

This group includes MELLING V5562, QUALCAST 1013359 and TOPLINE EVH50.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

4 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from ATP, DAYCO, PIONEER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: ATP 102353, DAYCO PB1728N and PIONEER DA7039, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

2 Intake Manifold parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 2 brands — AUTOTECNICA and SKP.

Listed part numbers: AUTOTECNICA HA1419311 and SKP SK615106.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. 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

7 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO MS97093 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO MS97093, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19718 and AJUSA 13187600, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. 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 Intake Plenum Gasket parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 4 brands — APEX, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: APEX AMS1652, FEL-PRO MS97057 and MAHLE / CLEVITE MS19487, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Intake Valve parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING, QUALCAST and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH IM4478, MELLING V5561 and QUALCAST 1013358, among others listed above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine 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. Read more

23 Motor Mount parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 7 brands — SKP, ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SKMA4572.

The Economy section lists 5 options from SKP and ULTRA-POWER — the catalog's value-priced group. SKP SKMA4572 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 18 parts, from ANCHOR, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL, PIONEER and 2 other brands. A representative part number is ANCHOR 9457.

This table covers the Motor Mount kits. Read more

2 Motor Mount Kit parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from ANCHOR.

This group includes ANCHOR 300344 and ANCHOR 300343.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

36 Oil parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 6 brands — VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is LIQUI MOLY 2208. Grades run from Full Synthetic through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by VALVOLINE, LIQUI MOLY, PENTOSIN and 3 other brands.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 2012 Acura TSX.

Listed part numbers: HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

6 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 4 brands — DORMAN, AGS, REIN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090033.

Part numbers include DORMAN 090033, DORMAN 090053 and AGS ODP00007, among others listed above.

This table covers the crush washers and gaskets under the oil drain plug. 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

5 Oil Drain Plug Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from DORMAN, AJUSA, APEX and 2 other brands. DORMAN 095144 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes DORMAN 095144, AJUSA 22007400 and APEX ADP1909 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the caps on the oil filler neck. Read more

4 Oil Filler Cap parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 4 brands — CALORSTAT, DORMAN, GATES and 1 other brand.

This group includes CALORSTAT OC2335, DORMAN 80985 and GATES 31284 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the oil filters that screw onto this engine's filter mount. Typical signs include low oil pressure after a service, or a filter that will not spin off because the old gasket stayed on the block. Lube the new gasket and tighten to the spec on the box; a double-gasket install dumps the sump on the first drive. Read more

18 Oil Filter parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 14 brands — VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, WIX and 11 other brands. The "Popular" part is WIX 57356XP.

The Economy section: 6 options from VARIOUS MFR, BOSCH, FRAM and 2 other brands. BOSCH 72226WS is listed in this group.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 2 options from WIX and MOBIL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. WIX 57356XP is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from BOSCH, DENSO, WIX and 7 other brands. A representative part number is BOSCH 3323.

This table covers the Oil Filter Adapter Gasket O-rings. Typical signs include a seep at a fitting or a housing that weeps after a service. Lube the new O-ring with the fluid it will see, and do not roll it into the groove. Read more

2 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket / O-Ring parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from FEL-PRO and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES72748 and MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33532.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Oil Filter. 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

3 Oil Filter Gasket parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO ES73006, MAHLE / CLEVITE GS33592 and VICTOR REINZ 181007601.

This table covers the Oil Filter housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — AUTOTECNICA HA1423098.

This table covers the Oil Filter Support tubes. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — AUTOTECNICA HA1416938.

This table covers the oil pans that hold the engine's oil sump. Read more

7 Oil Pan parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from SKP, SPECTRA PREMIUM, ACKOJA and 4 other brands. SKP SK264383 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include SKP SK264383, SPECTRA PREMIUM HOP19A and ACKOJA A260239, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets between the oil pan and the block. 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

5 Oil Pan Gasket parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 4 brands — VICTOR REINZ, APEX, FEL-PRO and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is VICTOR REINZ 703141410.

This group includes VICTOR REINZ 703141410, APEX AOP149 and FEL-PRO OS30746 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Oil pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

3 Oil Pump parts for the 2012 Acura TSX come from 3 brands — ACKOJA, ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

Listed part numbers: ACKOJA A260277, ENGINETECH EP500 and TOPLINE OPH50.

This table covers the chains that drive the oil pump. Read more

4 Oil Pump Chain parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC, CLOYES and FVP.

Economy: 1 part, from PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC. A representative part number is PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC C762.

Kit: 1 part, from PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC. A representative part number is PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC TS21834.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from CLOYES and FVP. CLOYES C712F is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC C762, PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC TS21834 and CLOYES C712F, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Oil Pump Chain guides. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC R76018.

This table covers the Oil Pump Chain tensioners. Typical signs include belt flutter, a chirp that returns after a new belt, or an arm that no longer damps. Replace the tensioner with the belt at higher mileage. Read more

This group shows a single part: PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC T66158.

This table covers the Oil Pump Drive gears. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — PREFERRED COMPONENTS INC G56118.

This table covers the Oil Pump repair kits. Read more

One part is listed for the 2012 Acura TSX — MELLING K568.

This table covers the pistons that travel in each cylinder. Typical signs include knock, blow-by, or a cylinder that will not hold compression. Piston work is a short-block job. Match bore, pin and ring pack in the notes — not the photo. Read more

3 Piston parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from ENGINETECH and TOPLINE.

The Premium section lists 2 options from ENGINETECH — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. ENGINETECH P15094 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 1 option from TOPLINE. TOPLINE PAH50SI is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH P15094, ENGINETECH K15094P and TOPLINE PAH50SI.

This table covers the Piston Pin bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: TOPLINE PBD34.

This table covers the rings that seal each piston to the cylinder wall. Read more

6 Piston Ring parts are listed for the 2012 Acura TSX, from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING, ENGINETECH, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH M87004 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section: 2 options from ENGINETECH and MAHLE / CLEVITE. ENGINETECH M87004 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from HASTINGS MANUFACTURING and ITM ENGINE COMPONENTS. HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5147 is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH M87004, MAHLE / CLEVITE 42306CP and HASTINGS MANUFACTURING 2C5147, among others listed above.