2017 Acura Ilx 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 2017 Acura Ilx, from PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. FVP MV5050GAL carries the "Popular" badge.

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 Coolant filters. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx — HASTINGS / BALDWIN WC14.

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

3 Coolant Reservoir parts for the 2017 Acura Ilx come from 3 brands — GPD, TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR.

This group includes GPD 2411252 and TECHPRO HO3014131 and the remaining parts 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 T150.

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

3 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts are listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, from 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

8 Radiator parts are listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, from GPD, TECHPRO, DENSO and 5 other brands. DENSO 2219438 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 2 parts, from GPD and TECHPRO. A representative part number is GPD 13537C.

The Standard Replacement section: 6 options from DENSO, KOYORAD, AGILITY and 3 other brands. DENSO 2219438 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DENSO 2219438, GPD 13537C and TECHPRO AC3010156, 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

4 Radiator Cap parts are listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, from MOTORAD, GATES and SKP.

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: 3 options from GATES, MOTORAD and SKP. GATES 31412 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD ST37, GATES 31412 and MOTORAD T37, 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

5 Radiator Fan Assembly parts for the 2017 Acura Ilx come from 5 brands — DORMAN, GPD, TECHPRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 621567.

The Economy section: 3 options from DORMAN, GPD and TECHPRO. DORMAN 621567 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 2 parts, from UAC and VDO / CONTINENTAL. A representative part number is UAC FA50702C.

Part numbers include DORMAN 621567, GPD 2811736 and TECHPRO AC3115129, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: GATES 24907.

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

13 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts are listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, CALORSTAT and 8 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: 6 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, WELLS, BECK/ARNLEY and 3 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 2017 Acura Ilx — 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

9 Thermostat parts for the 2017 Acura Ilx come from 9 brands — DORMAN, SKP, AISIN and 6 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: 7 parts, from AISIN, ACKOJA, BECK/ARNLEY and 4 other brands. A representative part number is AISIN THH011.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 902788, SKP SK902788 and AISIN THH011, 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

5 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts are listed for the 2017 Acura Ilx, from FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and APEX. FEL-PRO 35741 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: FEL-PRO 35741, APEX AWO2216 and FEL-PRO 71878, plus the other parts above.

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

This group shows a single part: MOTORAD CH3173.

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

8 Water Pump parts for the 2017 Acura Ilx come from 8 brands — US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 5 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: 4 parts, from AISIN, DAYCO, GATES and 1 other brand. A representative part number is AISIN WPH067.

This group includes US MOTOR WORKS US8103 and BECK/ARNLEY 1312532 and the remaining parts 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 2017 Acura Ilx, from APEX, ELRING and MAHLE / CLEVITE.

Listed part numbers: APEX AWP3318, ELRING 108460 and MAHLE / CLEVITE K33310.

This table covers the Water Pump Seal 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 Water Pump Seal / O-Ring parts for the 2017 Acura Ilx come from 2 brands — ELRING and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include ELRING 634850 and FEL-PRO 36146.