2016 Acura TLX 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 are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 TLX.

The Compatible With All Colors section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AF3055 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, FVP, PRESTONE, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FVP MV5050GAL.

The Premium section lists 5 options from PRESTONE and PEAK — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. PRESTONE AF2100 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section lists 6 options from BECK/ARNLEY, VALVOLINE, AISIN and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. VALVOLINE 861398 is listed in this group.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Acura TLX — MOTORAD CH2165.

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

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 4 brands — AJUSA, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand.

This group includes AJUSA 16022450, FEL-PRO ES72774 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32870 and the remaining parts above.

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

2 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 2 brands — TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

Part numbers include TECHPRO AC3014114, 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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD T107.

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

2 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

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

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from MOTORAD and GATES. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2016 TLX.

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

17 Radiator parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 8 other brands. CSF 3605 carries the "Popular" badge. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific.

Economy: 2 parts, from TECHPRO and ULTRA-POWER. A representative part number is TECHPRO AC3010155.

The Standard Replacement section: 15 options from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 6 other brands. CSF 3605 is listed in this group.

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

9 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. GATES 31412 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Locking Replacement section lists 1 option from MOTORAD — grouped under the catalog's "Locking Replacement" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. MOTORAD ST37 is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from GATES, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. GATES 31412 is listed in this group.

4 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

Listed part numbers: GATES 31412, MOTORAD ST37 and CALORSTAT RC0040, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: DORMAN 490216.

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

17 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 8 brands — GPD, DORMAN, SKP and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621973.

The Economy section: 9 options from GPD, DORMAN, SKP and 1 other brand. DORMAN 621973 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 8 parts, from TYC, AGILITY, UAC and 1 other brand. A representative part number is TYC 601500.

This table covers the Radiator Fan motors. Typical signs include no motion, a squeal, or a motor that only runs on one speed. Confirm power, ground and the control module before replacing the motor. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Acura TLX — ACKOJA A26010013.

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

3 Radiator Hose parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 2 brands — ACDELCO and CONTINENTAL.

Listed part numbers: ACDELCO 22933M, ACDELCO 24776L and CONTINENTAL 66350.

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

14 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, CALORSTAT and 9 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX215T carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT and 3 other brands. A representative part number is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX215T.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX215 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Temperature Sender / Sensor 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

One part is listed for the 2016 Acura TLX — FEL-PRO 72926.

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

8 Thermostat parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 8 brands — DORMAN, SKP, MOTORAD and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 902788.

The Economy section: 2 options from DORMAN and SKP. DORMAN 902788 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 6 parts, from MOTORAD, AISIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 other brands. A representative part number is MOTORAD 951172.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 902788, SKP SK902788 and MOTORAD 951172, plus the other parts above.

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

6 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX and 1 other brand. FEL-PRO 35741 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35741, MAHLE / CLEVITE C32021 and APEX AWO2216 and the remaining parts above.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 3 brands — DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 9025829 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. A representative part number is FOUR SEASONS 86024.

Part numbers include DORMAN 9025829, FOUR SEASONS 86024 and MOTORAD CH7024.

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

7 Water Pump parts for the 2016 Acura TLX come from 7 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is US MOTOR WORKS US8103.

The Economy section: 4 options from US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 1 other brand. US MOTOR WORKS US8103 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 3 parts, from AISIN, GATES and GMB. A representative part number is AISIN WPH067.

Part numbers include US MOTOR WORKS US8103 and BECK/ARNLEY 1312532, among others listed above.

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

3 Water Pump Gasket parts are listed for the 2016 Acura TLX, from APEX, ELRING and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

This group includes APEX AWP3318, ELRING 108460 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K33310.