Acura TL, UA8, UA9 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Acura TL, UA8, UA9 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,1 to 2,5 liters. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
TL 3.7 SH-AWD (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6/1
TL 3.7 SH-AWD (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6/1
TL 3.7 SH-AWD (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,1 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Acura TL UA8/UA9 3.7 SH-AWD carries a dry fill capacity of 2.5 liters across the 2009-2012 model years, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or newly assembled unit.
  • Service fill capacity for the 2009-2012 3.7 SH-AWD manual transmission is rated at 2.1 liters under normal use conditions, representing the lesser volume needed when residual fluid remains in the unit after a standard drain procedure.
  • The 0.4-liter difference between the 2.5-liter dry fill and the 2.1-liter service fill on the 2009-2012 transmission indicates that a portion of fluid is retained in internal passages and components even after draining.
  • For the 2012-2014 3.7 SH-AWD, the specification shifts from labeling the larger capacity as a dry fill to calling it an initial fill, while retaining the same 2.5-liter value, suggesting the same total volume applies but under a terminology revision in the specification documentation.
  • The 2012-2014 service fill capacity remains at 2.1 liters under normal use conditions, consistent with the figures listed for the earlier 2009-2012 configurations.
  • The 2012-2014 specification also reclassifies the unit from a manual transmission to a manual transaxle, reflecting a distinction in how the gearbox and differential assembly are described, while the fluid capacities themselves remain unchanged from prior years.
  • All three row configurations across the 2009-2014 range share identical capacity values of 2.5 liters for the larger fill and 2.1 liters for the service fill, with all entries applying exclusively to normal use conditions.

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