Replacing the radiator on a Acura TL (2004-2008) | DIY EASY!

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  • @austinwise501
    @austinwise501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Very helpful video mine is an automatic didn’t even have to deal with the trans line and got it done in a half an hour

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And that’s Good!

    • @karenmccullough2703
      @karenmccullough2703 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's probably due to yours being a basic base model. Type S is more involved.

    • @jaredceballos6286
      @jaredceballos6286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karenmccullough2703 a basic base model? Lol that’s why it’s called base😭

    • @khaldonsyed2401
      @khaldonsyed2401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So the base model do have the trans cooling line

  • @eddy29103
    @eddy29103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It’s also ALWAYS BEST TO USE HONDA TRANS FLUID on all Honda products

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ed Zealor same with Ford On ford products. Same with every other manufacturer. It’s not worth it here since the car is barely driven and I don’t think he’s even keeping it. As long as you have the same spec numbers on the back of the bottles that match the OEM fluids you’re fine. In this case they did so why spend the extra $5 or so per bottle. Personally if it were my vehicle yes I’d do oem only but that’s me.

  • @carlosesparzavazquez4753
    @carlosesparzavazquez4753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good video bro this help me a lot frfr I got a 06 same procedure but please use OEM Honda DW1 Transmission Fluid . No aftermarket you gonna ruin it . I don’t care if it says it supports hondas / Acura models . They just don’t have the right additives for the clutch packs . But good job either way on the radiator

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks man and you should always use oem but it’s not my car wasn’t my choice unfortunately😬 the owners cheap haha

    • @carlosesparzavazquez4753
      @carlosesparzavazquez4753 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ratchet Wrenches oh wow tell them Rest In Peace to that beauty lol 😂🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Car-litosss hahah that car is so neglected it’s just unfair to the car 😂

  • @kenrocker7427
    @kenrocker7427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting this guys.

  • @zombehjester
    @zombehjester 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "We had to jump the car because its a piece of shit" Lmfao oh so it isn't just mine. I had to get the stupid hands free system disabled because it kept draining the battery.

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha yeah these cars do have a lot of parasitic draws unfortunately 😬 so definitely not just you!

  • @savadaflava1120
    @savadaflava1120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was the raddest rad-itator tutorial I have ever seen

  • @bigmangozg2677
    @bigmangozg2677 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I noticed that the new once doesn’t have the bottom plug on the radiator. Does that matter ? I’m having that issue right now

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The petcock drain? It's not an issue you'll just have to drain it by removing the lower radiator hose which could be more messy

    • @bigmangozg2677
      @bigmangozg2677 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RatchetWrenches I mean like where the wire connects. Theres a fan connector and then a connector to the bottom of the radiator.

    • @bigmangozg2677
      @bigmangozg2677 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RatchetWrenches nvm I got it , thanks for the help tho

    • @noelcarrillo1685
      @noelcarrillo1685 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The white connector below the fans right? Whats the name on that sensor or where i can find one? Cause replacement radiator for it the whole sensor is bigger which i drive an 04 acura tl but it has an 07-08 radiator ??? I need help ​@bigmangozg2677

    • @bigmangozg2677
      @bigmangozg2677 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@noelcarrillo1685 yeah for me it was the coolant temp sensor. I forgot to transfer it from the old radiator to the new .

  • @Droczastar10378
    @Droczastar10378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    need hose clamp link!!

  • @Yumppp920
    @Yumppp920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always best to wear a white shirt while working with cars 😂🔥

  • @Auscilius
    @Auscilius ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will my car have the same weird transmission line too if it has the optional manual mode?

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It should it’s the Trans cooler line so it should be there!

    • @Auscilius
      @Auscilius ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RatchetWrenches Okay one other thing that's stressing me out is the plastic clips for the fans. Particularly the one at the bottom. Do u have tips for getting them off?

  • @paulg2699
    @paulg2699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so rad

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pun intended?

    • @paulg2699
      @paulg2699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RatchetWrenches it was a helpful video. Little cringe with the mispronounced word though lol.

  • @velaz6
    @velaz6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the 2005 Acura rl and I plan to do the radiator and I was just wondering about the transmission oil. If I take the radiator out will it start leaking the transmission oil. And if it does how much do I need to fill it

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’ll seep some out, it shouldn’t be much if anything you can just have a quart to top it off.

  • @dondanana9573
    @dondanana9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    mans is doing car work in yeezys respect lmao

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Donda Nana hahah you know it 🤙🏼

  • @ajlax224
    @ajlax224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    pretty easy to do

  • @Auscilius
    @Auscilius ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I go about removing the transmission cooler lines?

  • @Captain420Malone
    @Captain420Malone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is that radiator looking screen in front of the main radiator ? That front mesh looked pretty bad on my car but doesn’t over heat so I though I need a new rad soon. But maybe if that’s just a protective screen, if some of the fins are crushed on that or deteriorating ,not a big deal?

    • @MercNation
      @MercNation 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      deals with the ac i believe

    • @ushermarka1
      @ushermarka1 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ac condenser it cools the refrigerant to cool interior

  • @davidrodriguez5280
    @davidrodriguez5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the part number for the trans line that you replaced?

  • @rauls054
    @rauls054 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This happened to me today so I’ll be doing this tomorrow

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      RAUL ahh I’m sorry you gotta deal with it but it’s fairly easy you got it!

    • @rauls054
      @rauls054 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ratchet Wrenches thanks I appreciate the video.

  • @maxxrapid1611
    @maxxrapid1611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good video guys .but you didn’t transfer the coolant temperature sensor from the old radiator that’s where it was leaking from

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No we did, it’s on the driver side. And the leak was coming from the passenger side via small hole/crack on the backside. We did the temp sensor off camera by mistake

    • @WheresChinooo
      @WheresChinooo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RatchetWrenchesmy sensor won’t fit in my radiator that bought on the driver side i need help

  • @WheresChinooo
    @WheresChinooo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    why didn’t yall put the coolant temperature sensor on the new radiator

  • @eddieg-rider8939
    @eddieg-rider8939 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You need dealer transmission fluid and blue radiator fluid

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's definitely the recommended fluid yes but the owner here never had any issues with what he used

  • @rafaelhernandez2951
    @rafaelhernandez2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a question, I changed the radiator on my 04 Acura TL, but now my ac isn’t blowing cool, it was fine on my old radiator, help?

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You must not have bled the system fully, there’s air trapped. Or the thermostat could be bad. Or even you need a frion refill

    • @jeter2965
      @jeter2965 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turn the tL on with rad cap off and rev after 1min until you see some fluid coming out of the rad cap...

  • @frankiegarza3002
    @frankiegarza3002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My radiator temperature sensor is just hanging on the bottom of my car damn near hitting the ground I don't know where exactly it plugs into the radiator can anybody help 2007 type S

    • @WheresChinooo
      @WheresChinooo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it should plug into your new sensor under the radiator

    • @frankiegarza3002
      @frankiegarza3002 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WheresChinooo thanks brother lol I sold it in 2021 and have a G37 now. Best choice I made

    • @WheresChinooo
      @WheresChinooo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frankiegarza3002 so what did you end up doing cause my sensor doesn’t fit in the in the new radiator

  • @TuryLanderos
    @TuryLanderos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this the same as the 2008-2012 accord v6

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arturillo Landeros ik it’s the same platform it might be different setup though so I’m not too sure I’m sorry

    • @TuryLanderos
      @TuryLanderos 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ratchet Wrenches I’m half ways done but now I’m having trouble on putting those aluminum hose nipples that broke off on your car they came separate and I have to tighten them but don’t know how tight to tighten them

  • @julioprado6763
    @julioprado6763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When this happens your car won’t go into gear correct ?

  • @imperialmedia3656
    @imperialmedia3656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yo i did all this and run the stat but the upper hose didn't fill with coolant but the car isn't overheating so not sure what the next step there is. The upper hose of the radiator is just empty

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The upper hose will only have coolant in there if the thermostat opened up. If it doesn’t open up after the car is warmed up to 160-190 degrees then there’s a blockage elsewhere. But most commonly the thermostat did open. Crank your heat on full blast and let the car idle for about 15 mins or so and it should have coolant flowing through that upper hose, If not you got an issue

  • @NotScum
    @NotScum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This just happened to me did it leak all the fluid for you.

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh boy! And yeah unfortunately we pissed the fluid everywhere

  • @jackrussell1980
    @jackrussell1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 08 ACURA in the video was it manual or automatic?

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it’s the auto

    • @jackrussell1980
      @jackrussell1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for the fast reply...I ordered a Radiator for my 05 ACURA TL but the design on the Rad does not include the Trans Coolant Lines and the place I bought it from said the Rad is compatible with my car ?!
      I don't want to pull it apart just to find out I've got the wrong Rad lol...my car is automatic

    • @jackrussell1980
      @jackrussell1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll go get my hands dirty lol

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem and hmm maybe this rad just didn’t come with one and you reuse the old ones? Or do you mean there’s no spot for the lines to hook up? But I feel you they would suck if you pull it out and it’s the wrong one haha

    • @jackrussell1980
      @jackrussell1980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RatchetWrenches there is no spot for the lines to hook up

  • @macaustin8075
    @macaustin8075 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Doesn’t surprise me that Duracrap failed lol

  • @H2VPROEternal
    @H2VPROEternal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No OEM honda/acura borate-silicate-phosphate free coolant? Or Acura MT fluid 🤔 yikes. A spec needs more love. Most likely dude gonna sell his car 🤣😂

  • @Justvn4thGenTL
    @Justvn4thGenTL ปีที่แล้ว

    Should be blue oem coolant

  • @mattmadill3495
    @mattmadill3495 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can u send a link to the rad you bought?

    • @RatchetWrenches
      @RatchetWrenches  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      amzn.to/2UNjY4u here’s the exact one!

  • @CarlosGutierrez-ih4ni
    @CarlosGutierrez-ih4ni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dammed bro to begin with you just added the wrong coolant on it and then you added water to it omg 😱 you gonna rune that engine 😱🙈😂

  • @ushermarka1
    @ushermarka1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Car isnt a piece of sh*t all the disrespectful talk and work on a classy car is

  • @joshuahockman1128
    @joshuahockman1128 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dont check trans fluid in that car while its running has to hot but it has to be off!!! Your trans reading is inaccurate

  • @samyouhnis6058
    @samyouhnis6058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    first