Why does my transmission have water in it?

When water gets inside of an automatic transmission, the friction lining of the clutches absorbs it and dissolves the glue that attaches the material to the clutch plates. Water can come from the radiator or an external source. All transmissions have a cooling line that runs to the radiator.

Does transmission fluid mix with water?

There is a separate tank and hose in the radiator for transmission fluid. They allow the coolant to take heat away from the transmission fluid without mixing the two liquids. When a leak occurs, the transmission fluid and engine coolant mix with each other causing your transmission to seize up. Immersion in deep water.

What does water in transmission fluid look like?

If water has reached the transmission fluid, then it’s in the transmission system. Transmission fluid will usually be a bright red color, but if water has infiltrated it, the fluid will turn gray.

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2006 Acura TL take?

Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission
Acura TL Automatic Transmission 2006, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.

What happens if water gets in torque converter?

The strawberry-milkshake appearance is the result of ATF being contaminated by water. A small amount of water mixed with transmission fluid will change the appearance of the fluid dramatically.

How do you know if your transmission is leaking coolant?

Look at the color of the transmission fluid. Fresh transmission fluid is a bright red color due to dye that is added to the fluid. If the fluid is a milky pink color, it has either antifreeze or water in it.

How do you get water out of an automatic transmission?

How to Get Water Out of Transmission Fluid

1. Put the car in park and engage the emergency brake.
2. Jack up the vehicle so that you can reach the transmission pan.
3. Replace the drain plug and refill the reservoir with transmission fluid.
4. Locate the cooler-out line, which takes oil from the transmission to the cooler.

What kind of transmission fluid does a 2005 Acura TL take?

Acura TL Automatic Transmission 2005, Professional™ Full Synthetic Dexron™ VI Automatic Transmission Fluid by ACDelco®.

How do you get water out of a torque converter?

This is done by putting a big breaker bar and socket or very large box end wrench on the pulley nut located at the front end of the crankshaft. Then remove the drain plug and let the converter drain into a drain pan. When it’s empty, retighten to the torque figure specified in the factory shop manual.

How do you get moisture out of a transmission?

Can you change the transmission fluid on an Acura TL?

Changing the manual transmission fluid is one of the easier DIY jobs that needs doing on the Acura TL, and you will be rewarded with slick shifts for thousands of miles afterwards. This article applies to the Acura TL (2004-2008).

Where is the drain plug on an Acura TL?

Remove this skid plate. With the plastic cover removed, you’ll find the large, bluish-colored drain plug. This may be a 17mm bolt, or it could be a recessed square hole that fits the drive from a 3/8 drive ratchet extension. Get your drain pan in place and remove this plug.

What kind of transmission fluid do I need for a Honda TL?

You will need about three quarts of genuine Honda manual transmission fluid, or as many forum members suggest, GM (ACDelco) Friction Modified Synchromesh Manual Transmission Fluid. Save your hard earned cash, read on, and get this done to restore slick shifting. Use your hydraulic floor jack to lift the front end and place on jack stands.

How do you remove filter cover on Acura TL?

Use a 10mm box wrench to break free the three bolts that hold the filter cover in place. These bolts are easiest to remove by hand as well. The cover is spring-loaded, so take care when removing.

Where can I buy automatic transmission fluid for my Acura TL?

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Where is the fill bolt on an Acura TL?

The fill bolt is just below and to the left of the fuse box. Use a 17mm socket with extension to reach the bolt. Remove the bolt, use a funnel and refill the transmission fluid with the amount indicated in your owner’s manual. Check the cold level on the dipstick.

How do you change the filter on an Acura TL?

Use a 10mm box wrench to break free the three bolts that hold the filter cover in place. These bolts are easiest to remove by hand as well. The cover is spring-loaded, so take care when removing. Once the cover is off, reach in and remove the filter and the spring.

What to do if your Acura transmission fails?

And don’t ignore it, because some Honda and Acura models have had premature transmission failures in the past. One of the fixes was to equip these vehicles with two filters for the transmission.