This luxury sedan has 4 doors, seats 5, and uses a 3. The manual transmission includes a limited slip differential. This howto will help you to swap your honda accords automatic transmission with a 5speed manual. Mar 20, 2017 acura tl rear strut resistance when pushing in is it suppose to be no resistance. The worst complaints are transmission failure, slipping. Does not apply to fluid and filter changes or periodic inspections. Using basic tools and supplies, you can have your newly converted civic running within a weekend. Research the acura tl and learn about its generations, redesigns and notable features from each individual model. Acura mdx, acura zdx, acura rl, acura tl, acura rdx, honda pilot, honda ridgeline. Jun 23, 2007 the acura tl is actually based on the v6 honda accord ex. The tl will be a better allaround car as its price tag would suggest. With the 2016 acura ilx going automaticonly, we bid farewell to stickshift. The acura cl was essentially the coupe version of the midsize tl.
For a printed owners manual, click on authorized manuals or go to. It doesnt even fall in the same category as the civic. Transmission both the fivespeed automatic and sixspeed manual. The acura tl is a compact executive entrylevel luxury car that was manufactured by acura. A farewell to the stickshift acura automobile magazine. Search preowned 2005 acura tl listings to find the best local deals. This makes the underperformance of acura, hondas luxury division, somewhat puzzling. It used the same powertrain from the 20022003 tl type s. Use these links and links throughout this manual to navigate through this reference. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
The 2004 and 2005 tl have had far more complaints lodged with the. Come find a great deal on used 2005 acura tls in your area today. The aspec and types marques represents the highperformance divisions of cars produced. Acura tlx v6, honda pilot, honda odyssey, acura mdx, honda passport. Dont waste time calling around to your local bookstores or waiting for a repair manual to arrive by mail. Other than some technical tweaking to front airbag deployment, the tl didnt change much for 2005. If youve maxed out your performance mods, try converting your automatic transmission into a five speed manual. I drove both the manual g35 sedan and an auto tl and the tl seemed more refined and quiet, not slower. Acura name no major issues with over 26k miles on it now. The firstgeneration, civicbased hatchback offered a manual transmission for its. The first civic was equipped with a manually changed hydraulically engaged two speed transmission with a torque converter. It was introduced in 1995 to replace the acura vigor and was badged for the japanesemarket from 1996 to 2000 as the honda inspire and from 1996 to 2004 as the honda saber.
View and download acura tl 2004 service manual online. Newly refined 2012 acura tl debuts at chicago auto show shakedown. Detailed features and specs for the used 2005 acura tl including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Acura tl automatic transmission with 5speed bdga honda transmission 2005, automatic transmission manual shaft seal by national.
We analyze hundreds of thousands of used cars daily. Was just wondering some of the pros and cons of getting the 6 speed stickshift vs. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, a navigation manual with detailed instructions, settings, and other information is also available. The acura csx is acuras subcompact executive car exclusively designed for the canadian market. My spoiler fell off on my acura 2003 tl type s and needs repair.
Our 2005 acura tl repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2005 tl, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines, specifications, and a troubleshooting guide. I think a measured objective comaprion would show the tl to be equal to the g35 in handling ang that is the auto. Check engine light came on in my vehicle in november 2019 coolant leaking neat thr corner of the oil pan on to the frame on the passager side. Acura honda reputation for reliability and my personal experience with the brands.
Honda has long built nearly all of its own automobile transmissions, unlike many other. Then check out the latest on the 2010 acura tl with a manual transmission, honda civic hybrid race car. Please refer to the maintenance section of your owners manual to determine all appropriate maintenance intervals. Type s replacement acura tl 20012003 automatic transmission tim. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. I think the manual 6spped tl will outhandle the g35. After all, honda civics and acura integras are two of the primary. Truecar has over 871,362 listings nationwide, updated daily. Someone mentioned the tl being a better value as a used. Honda civic how to convert automatic to manual hondatech. Jdm 92 95 honda civic sir b16a obd1 vtec engine 5 speed manual. The tl types was introduced once again for the 2007 through 2008 model years. Find detailed specifications for your 2005 acura tl. Converting your 1992 to 2000 honda civic automatic to a manual transmission is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have as a honda enthusiast.