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2012 TL 6MT SH-AWD front differential/transfer case?
I just got a 2012 Manual Acura Tl ShAWD. I replaced manual transmission fluid and rear differential. This is my first awd car and am wondering if there is a transfer case in the front? How often should i replace that oil and what type of oil. Im guessin that it is this bolt at the front of the transmission.
I have more information about the transfer assy oil spec. See attached chart.
- Honda/Acura hypoid gear oil (HGO-1: 8200-9014/-9014A) is GL-5 75W-85.
- HGO-1 is the recommended oil spec starting in all 2013+ Acuras.
- 80 or 80W-90 is the spec from 2003 to 2012 but HGO-1 is listed as “acceptable”.
- The transfer assy part number (29000-RK4-000) is the same for 2012 & 2013.
- Therefore since the assy’s are the same they CAN (if you so choose) use the same weight oil.
- The only difference between the two oils is 75W-85 is slightly less viscous.
- I suspect the H/A wanted to either:
1) Start selling their HGO-1 oil (they don’t sell 80 or 80W-90) or
2) In theory the less viscous oil would yield slightly better MPG; if it’s even great enough to be measured.
Last edited by justnspace; 08-27-2020 at 04:27 PM.
08-27-2020, 02:55 PM
