Acura TL, UA4, UA5 (USA / CAN)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Acura TL, UA4, UA5 (USA / CAN) models utilize brake fluid with a capacity range defined by minimum and maximum levels. Service intervals include a 1 month check and a 36 month change. The data covers 6 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| TL 3.2 (CAN) (2002-2003) |
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| TL 3.2 (USA) (2002-2003) |
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| TL 3.2 Type-S (CAN) (2002-2003) |
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| TL 3.2 Type-S (USA) (2002-2003) |
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| TL 3.2 (CAN) (2001-2001) |
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| TL 3.2 (USA) (2001-2001) |
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Additional Notes
- Across all Acura TL UA4/UA5 configurations covered here, brake fluid level is specified as "between min and max" rather than a fixed volume, which is standard for hydraulic brake system reservoirs where fluid is topped to a marked range instead of filled to a measured capacity.
- The monthly check interval applies uniformly to all six configurations, spanning the base TL 3.2 and the Type-S trim in both USA and Canadian markets for the 2001-2003 model years.
- A 36-month change interval is specified for all configurations under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid replacement schedule is tied to elapsed time rather than mileage or operating cycles.
- The 2001 model year TL 3.2 carries the same check and change intervals as the 2002-2003 model years in both the USA and Canadian markets, with no variation in brake fluid service timing across the full 2001-2003 span.
- The Type-S trim, available from 2002-2003 in both markets, shares identical brake fluid specifications with the base TL 3.2, indicating no differentiation in hydraulic brake system service requirements between the two trim levels.
- Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time, which is the underlying reason time-based change intervals like the 36-month specification exist regardless of how frequently the vehicle is driven.