A Few Questions Regarding Maintenance Code A123
I recently received the A123 maintenance code in my TL, which includes the following:
1. Rotate tires 2 Replace air cleaner element Replace dust and pollen filter Inspect drive belt 3 Replace transmission fluid and transfer fluid I already worked out the A part, which only involved an oil change (piece of chocolaty cake). I'm not overly concerned about rotating the tires since I plan on getting 4 new pieces of rubber come November (Chicago winters can be quite brutal). I feel like everything under #2, I should be able to do myself. However, a few questions about #2:
In addition to all of that, I also have a few questions regarding the transmission and transfer fluid change:
I should have prefaced all of this by saying that I'm not a skilled mechanic by any means, which brings me to this forum to begin with :thumbsup: Hence, what I'm hoping to find out is how much of this maintenance code I can do myself and how much of it I may need to take to a mechanic. Any guidance on any of my questions is greatly appreciated :D |
Let's see...I'm assuming that you have SH-AWD...the (2) air filters are very easy, just an 8mm driver for the engine :air cleaner element", and a pair of hands for the cabin "dust and pollen" filter. For the rear differential fluid of a SH-AWD, here is a good video on how to, very easy to do, here is a link to a video
For the transmission, it's a little harder to do, but not impossible for a DIY, here is the video The filters for the transmission fluid are designed for the life of the car, no changing should be required. |
Originally Posted by dainmezron
(Post 15568240)
Let's see...I'm assuming that you have SH-AWD...the (2) air filters are very easy, just an 8mm driver for the engine :air cleaner element", and a pair of hands for the cabin "dust and pollen" filter. For the rear differential fluid of a SH-AWD, here is a good video on how to, very easy to do, here is a link to a video
Replacing Rear Differential Fluid - Acura TL 4th gen SH-AWD - YouTube For the transmission, it's a little harder to do, but not impossible for a DIY, here is the video 2009- 2012 acura tl transmission change - YouTube The filters for the transmission fluid are designed for the life of the car, no changing should be required. Regarding the rear differential fluid: I would think the transfer fluid is different than the rear differential fluid, isn't it? If you look at the owner's manual, the transfer fluid is shown as a 3 whereas the rear differential fluid is shown as a 6. You are right my friend, I have a SH-AWD :thumbsup: Any ideas on what the transfer fluid might be? Or is it really the rear differential fluid? |
Yes, the transfer case is up by the transmission, I couldn't find a video or picture specific to our TL, but I am going to Acura tomorrow and I will ask them about it. The OEM fluid for the transfer assembly is Acura or Honda HGO-1 Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 75W-85.
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Originally Posted by dainmezron
(Post 15569196)
Yes, the transfer case is up by the transmission, I couldn't find a video or picture specific to our TL, but I am going to Acura tomorrow and I will ask them about it. The OEM fluid for the transfer assembly is Acura or Honda HGO-1 Hypoid Gear Oil GL-5 75W-85.
I'm going to start a separate thread on the 4th gen forums and see if anyone else has any knowledge. I think the title of this thread is too vague to make anyone aware of the transfer case. |
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