2017 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 for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 7 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, VALVOLINE and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

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 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

This group shows a single part: HASTINGS / BALDWIN WC14.

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

This group shows a single part: 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 are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from 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 are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from TECHPRO and VARIOUS MFR. All of them fit every engine offered in the 2017 TLX.

This group includes TECHPRO AC3014114 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

One part is listed for the 2017 Acura TLX — MOTORAD T107.

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

2 Coolant Water Crossover Mounting Set parts for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 2 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE and VICTOR REINZ.

This group includes 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 for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 2 brands — MOTORAD and GATES. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

Part numbers include 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 for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 11 brands — CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3605. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 14 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 2 options from TECHPRO and ULTRA-POWER. TECHPRO AC3010155 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 15 parts, from CSF, TYC, AGILITY and 6 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3605.

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

5 Radiator Cap parts for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 4 brands — MOTORAD, GATES, CALORSTAT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GATES 31412. Every part fits both the 2.4L L4 and the 3.5L V6.

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: 4 parts, from GATES, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 1 other brand. A representative part number is GATES 31412.

This group includes GATES 31412, MOTORAD ST37 and CALORSTAT RC0040 and the remaining parts above.

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

One part is listed for the 2017 Acura TLX — 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 are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from GPD, DORMAN, SKP and 5 other brands. DORMAN 621973 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 9 parts, from GPD, DORMAN, SKP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is DORMAN 621973.

The Standard Replacement section: 8 options from TYC, AGILITY, UAC and 1 other brand. TYC 601500 is listed in this group.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

8 Radiator Hose parts are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from CONTINENTAL, ACDELCO, DAYCO and 1 other brand. CONTINENTAL 61421 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes CONTINENTAL 61421, ACDELCO 22933M and ACDELCO 24776L and the remaining parts 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 2017 Acura TLX come from 12 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, HOLSTEIN, BECK/ARNLEY and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX215T. 10 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 7 options from HOLSTEIN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, CALORSTAT and 3 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TX215T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, NTK, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 4 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1581570.

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

This group shows a single part: 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

16 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from DORMAN, AISIN, MOTORAD and 7 other brands. DORMAN 902788 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 3 parts, from DORMAN and SKP. A representative part number is DORMAN 902788.

The Standard Replacement section: 13 options from AISIN, MOTORAD, BECK/ARNLEY and 5 other brands. AISIN THH011 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

16 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 6 brands — FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, ELRING and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35741. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 13 are engine-specific.

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

3 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from DORMAN, FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD.

Economy: 1 part, from DORMAN. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025829.

The Standard Replacement section: 2 options from FOUR SEASONS and MOTORAD. FOUR SEASONS 86024 is listed in this group.

This group includes 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

16 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from AISIN, US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY and 6 other brands. US MOTOR WORKS US8103 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 7 parts, from US MOTOR WORKS, BECK/ARNLEY, FVP and 1 other brand. A representative part number is US MOTOR WORKS US8103.

The Standard Replacement section: 9 options from AISIN, GMB, GATES and 2 other brands. AISIN WPH067 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

9 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2017 Acura TLX come from 6 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, APEX, ELRING and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35677.

This group includes FEL-PRO 35677, MAHLE / CLEVITE K17818 and APEX AWP3318 and the remaining parts above.

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 are listed for the 2017 Acura TLX, from ELRING and FEL-PRO.

Part numbers include ELRING 634850 and FEL-PRO 36146.