Need help with 03 TL engine oil change

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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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Need help with 03 TL engine oil change

im new to the whole DIY i just wanted to know where the engine oil drain plug is for the 03 tl 3.2....could anyone help?
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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welcome to the forum
try searching for answer before starting several new threads, even looking thru the thread titles will cut down your time
go here for a free owner manual- it will answer many things for you
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...01_OMANUAL.asp
and register here
https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=acura
and at 1-800-382-2238 x5

The oil drain plug is clearly marked OIL right above it. The filter is on the passenger side of the car and so is the plug
The other plug down there says ATF- dont mess with that one
4.7 qts with filter- 5 qts wont hurt it
drain plug torque is 29 ft lbs or wrench tight and whack the wrench with the hammer- you dont want the plug falling out
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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here is the DIY threads for Gen2. Save as favorite and find most of the things you need to know about the TL there
https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/sex-jokes-142016/
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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hey thank you i really appreciate the help on the forums....if i wanted to drain the anti freeze coolent...its like a butterfly screw isint it?
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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That info is also in the owner book linked above.

There is one on the bottem of the radiator and an engine drain plug at the rear block-
up between the CV and exhaust pipe. Some years have a small bolt, others have a valve there too. Draining everything is the proper way to do it.
Read and follow the directions in book for bleeding air from system after change.
Use 50/50 Honda antifreeze. Buy 2 gallons
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