Reddit reviews ACDelco 10-4014 Friction Modified Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid - 32 oz
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Formulated specifically for synchromesh transmissions, resulting in excellent synchronizer performanceMinimizes sludge and varnish deposits to provide for a cleaner transmissionProtects against surface distress, minimizing spalling, pitting, rust, corrosion, and overall wearAll-climate fluid that manages temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 degrees Celsius) to as high as 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius)Highly friction modified to reduce overall transmission component wear
Congrats! Have an ‘06 6-6 sedan I bought in Dec. 2015. Now at 128k, still a wonderful car!
Pro-tip: replace the MT fluid with this stuff to quell that 3rd gear grind. Mine went away, though I still take care not to hurry the shift.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026JK8FK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_C7q4Bb8FRT3CN
Here's my recommendation:
Transmission Fluid
Since you are a fellow DIYer, follow this writeup:
Acurazine How To
Use GM Syncromesh with Friction Modifier for MT. You can Google "GM Syncromesh Acura TL" and find lots of positive reports on using this fluid versus Honda fluid.
Here is the fluid I'm talking about: Amazon Link
Oil Leak
So potential leak sites on the engine include the oil pan flange to block, the oil pump (located between the crank pulley on the RH side of the car and the engine block), and the main seal between the engine and transmission. On my 140k '06 TL the oil pump was leaking, which coated the RH side of the engine, and the RH subframe with oil. Like this.
To fix this requires removal of the oil pump, which requires removal of the timing belt and oil pan. I needed to do the timing belt, so I bit the bullet and knocked it out. Here is a YouTube video of a pro doing this.
PS Pump
There was a bulletin from Acura to replace an oring on the pump.
Part 13 on this diagram. The replacement oring is orange in color. There is an Acurazine post on rebuilding the PS pump as well, [here](https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-problems-fixes-114/diy-105-
power-steering-pump-overhaul-pics-sm-scans-841134/).
GL with your UA6. I want to run mine to 300k miles.