2003 Acura TL - Maintenance & Specs

The 2003 Acura TL belongs to a Acura TL lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 20 model years, from 1987 to 2006. Records for this year list a 3.2L engine. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s5). The 2003 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1987) and later (2006) TL model years also documented.

It takes 5W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 Coolant (Blue) coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 12 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.

There are 5 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...04 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.

EPA fuel economy is rated at 17 city / 27 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.