2003 Acura TL Fluids

Prestone® MAX DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is our highest grade formula, maximizing performance vs. DOT standard. Prestone MAX is our best brake fluid at protecting against overheating and brake fade. With 100,000 mile fluid life, our longest life fluid has 2X more miles between replacement than regular Prestone DOT 3. Prestone MAX has superior performance in severe braking conditions when compared to regular Prestone DOT 3, which means even more piece of mind about the braking system. This synthetic fluid starts with our highest dry boiling point giving our best protection against performance decline due to water absorption. Prestone MAX DOT 3 is safe to use in all DOT 3 braking systems, ABS, disc or drum, and can mix with any DOT 3 fluid. Mixing Prestone MAX with other fluids will lower the performance rating for miles and boil points, for best results replace completely with Prestone MAX DOT 3. It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car. Using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 100,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with Our Highest Grade Formula. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Superior Protection in Extreme Braking Conditions
• Synthetic, Long Life Formula – 2X Longer than regular Prestone DOT 3

Prestone® DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid delivers enhanced performance vs. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 3. This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system.  This formula is safe to use in all DOT 3 braking systems (ABS, disc or drum) and can mix with any DOT 3 fluid.  It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car, as using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with High Grade Formula*
• Protects against performance decline due to water absorption. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Synthetic, Extended Fluid Life Formula

Upgrading your motor oil to Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology can help you increase the longevity of your car, truck or SUV with over 75,000 miles. It’s proven to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Our exclusive formulation goes beyond industry standards to protect your engine. It’s fortified with enhanced wear additives and friction-fighting agents to safeguard critical engine components, extra detergents to clean inside your engine, and premium seal conditioners to restore aging seals and prevent leaks. Superior viscosity modifiers and high-quality base oils help it perform exceptionally in both high and low temperatures. Engineered with ingenuity, tested with tenacity, and proven with purpose, our formula was innovated in America with a century and a half of hands-on experience from the original motor oil brand.

Product Features:

• Enhanced maxlife technology prevents engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard
• Treat and prevent leaks with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be
• 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents
• Extreme temperature protection through our high-quality base oils and superior viscosity modifiers
• Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn
• High Mileage Protection: Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage Engine Oil is specially designed to protect engines with over 75,000 miles against wear, friction, heat, and deposits, ensuring a longer lifespan for your vehicle.

Today’s advanced engine technology requires advanced protection. Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic, the motor oil designed to protect today’s sophisticated engines, contains premium anti-wear additives, superior antioxidants and extra detergents. It protects 40% better against wear, resists oil breakdown 10-times better, and defends 25% more against deposits than industry standards for maximum performance and engine longevity. And with an exceptional range of temperature protection your engine will ready for extreme weather. Valvoline invented motor oil 150 years ago, and we’ve been reinventing it ever since. Get Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic and give your engine the advanced protection proven to maximize engine life.

Product Features:

• ADVANCED PROTECTION AGAINST the four main causes of engine breakdown: wear friction heat and deposits
• 40% BETTER WEAR PROTECTION vs. industry standard as tested in the Sequence IVB engine test
• 25% BETTER DEPOSIT PROTECTION with superior engine cleaning detergents as tested in the GMOD engine test
• EXCEPTIONAL HIGH/LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION defends your motor no matter the weather conditions
• MEETS OR EXCEEDS ALL REQUIREMENTS of ILSAC GF-6A, API SP, API SN with SN PLUS, API SN, GM dexos 1 Gen 3
• Enhanced Oil Stability: Resists oil breakdown 10-times better than industry standards, providing consistent performance and reliability.
• Premium Additives: Contains premium anti-wear additives, superior antioxidants, and extra detergents for maximum performance and engine longevity.

Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS 75W-90 is a supreme, multi-purpose automotive gear lubricant that helps to provide exceptional thermal stability and resistance to high temperature oxidation, extending gear life due to minimal deposits. Helps to deliver outstanding protection against low speed/high torque wear with the capability to handle severe driving conditions while delivering smooth efficient performance. Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lubricant LS provides exceptional shear stability, corrosion protection, and enhanced frictional properties. Compared to conventional hypoid gear lubricants, Mobil 1 LS 75W-90 performs exceptionally over a wide range of temperatures to reduce wear at start up. Mobil 1 gear lube helps to minimize leakage and reduce contamination, while providing a good resistance to foaming to maintain film strength for reliable lubrication. Meets or exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API GL-5.

Product Features:

• Mobil 1 LS synthetic automotive gear lubricant exceeds the highest level of performance requirements of modern passenger vehicles
• Helps to provide exceptional thermal stability and resistance to high temperature oxidation and extend gear life due to minimal deposits
• Delivers outstanding protection against low speed/high torque wear, handling severe driving conditions with smooth, efficient performance
• Compared to conventional hypoid gear lubricants, performs exceptionally over a wide range of temperatures to reduce wear at start up
• Provides exceptional shear stability, corrosion protection, and enhanced frictional properties

Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Subaru vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions up to model year 2005. Recommended for service-fill in all Subaru automatic transmissions where SUBARU ATF HP is specified. Fuel economy demands and more sophisticated electronic controls have made automatic transmissions not only more complex, but also unique to each vehicle manufacturer. Long gone are the days of having just a couple choices of automatic transmission fluid type. IDEMITSU is the factory fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) supplier to most Asian imports. IDEMITSU application-specific ATF products match the exact friction materials and performance requirements of each different vehicle model for which they are made.

Product Features:

• Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provide long fluid life and extended protection
• Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
• Provides superior cleanliness, maintaining the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
• Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings

We’ve squeezed innovation into every ounce of Valvoline FlexFill SAE 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil, the ultimate gear protection in hypoid rear differentials and non-synchronized manual transmissions. Our unique new flexible pouch makes getting into the tightest places to lubricate gears easier than ever and with less waste. The superior detergent package-based formulation contains fully synthetic basestocks and special additives that help protect parts from rust and corrosion while providing exceptional high and low temperature protection and excellent thermal stability, especially in demanding driving situations such as towing and off-roading. It contains an extreme pressure additive for better load carrying capacity, wear resistance additives that assist in protecting gear teeth, a limited slip additive for optimal clutch pack performance, and an anti-foaming agent for better lubrication and service life. Valvoline FlexFill SAE 75W-90 Full Synthetic Gear Oil is recommended for use in axle applications requiring factory-fill or drain-and-fill levels for limited slip performance.

Product Features:

• FLEXIBLE POUCH FOR EASIER USE WITH LESS WASTE in tight, hard to reach undercarriage situations
• EXCEPTIONAL HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ranging from -30F to 300F degrees for dependable coverage year-round
• REDUCES CHATTERING AND PROTECTS GEAR TEETH from oxidation, rust, and wear
• MEETS THE DEMANDS OF CONVENTIONAL AND LIMITED SLIP REAR DIFFERENTIALS where API GL-5 is specified, as well as non-synchronized manual transmissions that require API GL-4 or MT-1 fluid
• MEETS OR EXCEEDS PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS for Mack GO-H and GO-J; API GL-5 and API MT-1; MIL-PRF-2105E; and SAE J2360

Pennzoil motor oil, America’s most trusted motor oil, is an advanced proprietary conventional formula with active cleansing agents that is engineered to help clean up sludge in your engine. It provides a balance between reducing frictional losses and protection against harmful engine wear by getting between moving parts to prevent them from touching. It exceeds the stringent engine protection standards required by ILSAC GF-5 and API SN and is specially formulated to provide protection against the harmful effects of stop-and-go driving, and low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in modern turbocharged engines.

Product Features:

• Contains an active cleansing technology to help clean out sludge lesser motor oils leave behind
• No leading conventional oil provides better wear protection by preventing metal-on-metal contact
• Helps protect against the effects of low speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in modern turbocharged engines
• Contains a proprietary formulation that is designed to reduce friction between moving engine parts
• Specifications, Approvals and Recommendations: FCA MS-6395 and Ford WSS-M2C946-B1
• Exceeds the requirements of the following industry specifications: API SN PLUS, API SN-RC and all previous categories; ILSAC GF-5
• For a full list of equipment approvals and recommendations, please consult your local Shell Technical Help Desk and always consult your owner’s manual.

Formulated to meet the specific requirements of Subaru vehicles equipped with conventional (non-CVT) transmissions up to model year 2005. Recommended for service-fill in all Subaru automatic transmissions where SUBARU ATF HP is specified. Fuel economy demands and more sophisticated electronic controls have made automatic transmissions not only more complex, but also unique to each vehicle manufacturer. Long gone are the days of having just a couple choices of automatic transmission fluid type. IDEMITSU is the factory fill Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) supplier to most Asian imports. IDEMITSU application-specific ATF products match the exact friction materials and performance requirements of each different vehicle model for which they are made.

Product Features:

• Excellent resistance to oxidation and thermal breakdown provide long fluid life and extended protection
• Precisely engineered frictional characteristics guarantee smooth shifting and outstanding anti-shudder performance
• Provides superior cleanliness, maintaining the transmission free of sludge and varnish deposits
• Excellent seal compatibility and conditioning reduces risk of fluid leaks due to seal shrinkage, hardening and cracking
• Advanced anti-wear technology provides maximum protection to gears and bearings

You trust your car to keep you going, even after 75,000 miles. Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 gives engines with over 75,000 miles the extra care they need to go the distance. Formulated to help prevent leaks, it helps to protect critical engine parts for up to 20,000 miles between oil changes, guaranteed.(1) Utilizes Mobil 1’s Triple Action+ Formula to combine outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness with the added benefit of maximized engine power. This cutting-edge formula is recommended by ExxonMobil for all types of modern vehicles, including high-performance, turbo-charged, and supercharged gasoline and diesel multi-valve fuel-injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans, and light trucks. Mobil 1 is America’s No. 1 synthetic motor oil brand at retail,(2) trusted and recommended by car builders and experienced mechanics, and is the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR. ((1)Protects for up to 20,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first. To learn more about the Mobil 1 Limited Warranty, visit Mobil.US. (2)Source: The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service/Dollar Sales/PCMO full-synthetic/52 weeks ending July 1, 2023)

Product Features:

• Mobil 1 Extended Performance High Mileage full-synthetic motor oil 5W-30 is designed for engines with over 75,000 miles to go up to 20,000 miles between oil changes.(1)
• Utilizes Mobil 1’s Triple Action+ Formula to combine outstanding engine performance, protection, and cleanliness with the added benefit of power
• Meets ILSAC GF-6 standards to help provide low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and timing chain wear protection while keeping your engine clean and helping to improve your fuel economy
• Provides excellent internal engine heat protection (up to 500 degrees F) and low temperature protection (to -40 degrees F)
• Helps extend engine life by working to prevent damaging deposits and sludge buildup
• Manufacturer Part Number: 123843
• Versatile Compatibility: Recommended for all types of modern vehicles, including high-performance, turbo-charged, and supercharged gasoline and diesel multi-valve fuel-injected engines found in passenger cars, SUVs, light vans, and light trucks.
• Trusted Brand: Mobil 1 is America’s No. 1 synthetic motor oil brand at retail, trusted and recommended by car builders and experienced mechanics, and is the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR«.
• Trusted Brand: Mobil 1 is America’s No. 1 synthetic motor oil brand at retail, trusted and recommended by car builders and experienced mechanics, and is the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR®.

All-year oil for gasoline and diesel engines. Modern multi-purpose low-friction motor oil developed according to the latest technology. Unconventional base oils based on HC synthetic technology were combined with the most modern additive technology. The low-viscosity and high sheer stability of the motor oil guarantees optimal cleanliness, reduces frictional loss in the engine and provides outstanding protection against wear. The results are savings in fuel and an extended service life for the engine. Tested for turbochargers and catalytic converters.

Product Features:

• High-tech low-viscosity engine oil
• Advance wear protection formula
• Fastest cold start oiling during start up
• Provides ideal oil pressure under all operating conditions
• Keep oil consumption low
• Made in germany

Upgrading your motor oil to Valvoline Full Synthetic High Mileage with MaxLife Technology can help you increase the longevity of your car, truck or SUV with over 75,000 miles. It’s proven to protect your high-mileage motor against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs. Our exclusive formulation goes beyond industry standards to protect your engine. It’s fortified with enhanced wear additives and friction-fighting agents to safeguard critical engine components, extra detergents to clean inside your engine, and premium seal conditioners to restore aging seals and prevent leaks. Superior viscosity modifiers and high-quality base oils help it perform exceptionally in both high and low temperatures. Engineered with ingenuity, tested with tenacity, and proven with purpose, our formula was innovated in America with a century and a half of hands-on experience from the original motor oil brand.

Product Features:

• Enhanced maxlife technology prevents engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard
• Treat and prevent leaks with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be
• 25% extra defense against deposits, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents
• Extreme temperature protection through our high-quality base oils and superior viscosity modifiers
• Meets or exceeds all requirements of ilsac gf-6a, api sp, api sn with sn plus, api sn
• Extends engine life: MaxLife High Mileage Full Synthetic Oil is designed to extend the life of higher mileage vehicles, providing superior protection against wear, friction, heat, and deposits – the leading causes of engine breakdown and expensive repairs

Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil is uniquely engineered from our revolutionary PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology, which is a patented process that converts pure natural gas into a high quality, full synthetic base oil. Our high quality base oil is 99.5% pure, contains fewer impurities than base oils made from crude oil, and when combined with our advanced additive technology creates one of the best formulations in our Pennzoil portfolio. Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil is licensed and meets the vehicle warranty requirements of GM’s dexos 1 Gen 2 specifications that are set forth to meet today’s modern engine technologies. This means that our Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic products meet the stringent requirements of leading car manufacturers. Why does this matter? Modern engine technologies have evolved over the years and today’s engine parts have reached an unprecedented level of fine manufacturing tolerances which require a high-quality engine oil to help provide complete engine protection. This includes protection against abnormal combustion phenomenon like low-speed pre-ignition observed in modern turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDI) engines. Our Pennzoil Full Synthetic products are engineered for modern engines and offer the following benefits without compromise. Better Fuel Economy. With Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic motor oil, you can drive on average an extra 550 miles vs a dirty engine. Protects Horsepower. Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic motor oil helps protect against loss of power by helping to protect your engine against wear and deposit formation. Unsurpassed Wear Protection. When it comes to protecting the internal parts of your engine from metal-on-metal contact, no other leading synthetic motor oil provides better wear protection than Pennzoil Platinum Full Synthetic motor oil. Excellent Temperature Performance.

Product Features:

• Provides better fuel economy-drive on average an extra 550 miles per year (versus a dirty engine)
• Pennzoil Platinum 0W-20 keeps pistons up to 45% cleaner than the toughest industry standard (Based on Sequence IIIH results)
• No other leading synthetic oil provides better wear protection from friction (Based on Sequence IVA wear test using SAE 5W-30)
• Formulated to provide faster low-temperature oil flow and protection in extreme heat
• Helps protect engines from loss of power
• Formulated for modern turbocharged engines-GF-6, API SP/SP-Resource Conserving and all previous categories
• Revolutionary PurePlus Technology: Engineered from Pennzoil’s patented PurePlus gas-to-liquid technology, converting pure natural gas into high-quality, full synthetic base oil that is 99.5% pure.
• Superior Engine Protection: Provides unsurpassed wear protection, safeguarding internal engine parts from metal-on-metal contact better than other leading synthetic motor oils.
• Meets Modern Engine Requirements: Licensed and meets GM’s dexos 1 Gen 2 specifications, ensuring compatibility with today’s advanced engine technologies and stringent car manufacturer requirements.

Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 is an advanced full synthetic oil specially formulated for passenger car diesels that have the latest diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and gasoline catalytic converters (CATs). The proprietary full synthetic motor oil is designed to help deliver outstanding performance and protection in conjunction with potential fuel economy benefits. Mobil 1 ESP has active cleaning agents that help to reduce deposits and sludge buildup for a cleaner engine. Helps to reduce oil aging with outstanding oxidation stability for extended drain interval protection. Low ash, sulfur, and phosphorous content help to reduce particulate buildup in DPFs and reduce poisoning of CATs. Excellent low temperature capabilities for quick cold-weather starting and ultra-fast protection. Mobil 1 is America’s leading synthetic motor oil brand at retail(1), recommended by car builders and experienced mechanics, and is the Official Motor Oil of NASCAR. ((1)Source: The NPD Group/ Retail Tracking Service/ Dollar Sales/ PCMO Full Synthetic/ 52 weeks ending July 1, 2023)

Product Features:

• Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 full synthetic oil is formulated for passenger car diesels with diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and gasoline catalytic converters (CATs)
• Low ash, sulfur, and phosphorous content help to reduce particulate build up in DPFs
• Active cleaning agents that help to reduce deposits and sludge buildup for a cleaner engine
• Helps to reduce oil aging with outstanding oxidation stability for extended drain interval protection
• Excellent low temperature capabilities for quick cold-weather starting and ultra-fast protection
• Manufacturer Part Number: 127568
• Outstanding Performance and Protection: Designed to deliver exceptional performance and protection, with potential fuel economy benefits.

Royal Purple HMX SAE 5W-30 High-Mileage Synthetic Motor Oil, 5 quart is specifically designed to minimize wear and restore lost performance in engines with more than 75,000 miles. Formulated with robust zinc/phosphorus anti-wear compounds combined with Royal Purple’s proprietary additive technology Synerlec, HMX is chemically enhanced to revitalize hardened seals, reducing oil consumption common in high-mileage engines. In addition, HMX is fortified with stout detergents to remove engine build-up and deposits, maintain cleanliness and promote engine longevity. 

Product Features:

• Specifically designed to minimize wear and restore lost performance in engines with more than 75,000 miles
• Formulated with robust zinc/phosphorus anti-wear compounds combined with Royal Purple’s proprietary additive technology
• HMX is chemically enhanced to revitalize hardened seals, reducing oil consumption common in high-mileage engines
• Reduces friction and metal-to-metal contact for peak engine performance
• Also provides outstanding oxidation resistance to safely extend oil drain intervals, and an ionic attraction to metal surfaces, providing protection and minimizing wear at start-up

Valvoline High Performance Gear Oil is an extreme pressure gear lubricant formulated with quality base oils and superior additives that helps protect against severe temperatures, shock loads, scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting in high speed, high load, high torque and high horsepower conditions.

Product Features:

• Formulated for reliable gear protection
• Protects against severe temperatures to help extend service life
• Formulated with extreme-pressure additives to minimize gear wear from shock loads
• Helps protect against gear wear from scuffing, scouring, corrosion and pitting
• Recommended for conventional hypoid differentials and non-synchronized manual transmissions in passenger cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and heavy-duty trucks where an API-GL5 or GL-4 fluid is specified
• PLEASE NOTE: Valvoline recommends SynPower Full Synthetic Gear Oil for limited slip differentials

Power Steering Fluid

Prestone® MAX Asian Vehicles Power Steering Fluid (PSF) + Stop Leak maximizes and increases system life + the power to stop leaks. Stop Leak additives renew, restore and condition seals in the power steering system. These seals harden and shrink over time which are the likely cause of leaks. This formula is also great at preventing leaks by rejuvenating seals before they leak. This synthetic fluid is designed with 2X Anti-wear System Protection, which means more protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs. 100,000 mile fluid life, 2X more than conventional fluid, extends the time between replacement. This fluid is formulated for Asian vehicle manufacturers: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki and others. Many cars 2006 and newer use synthetic based fluids for longer life and better protection. Conventional and synthetic fluids can be mixed but performance and replacement intervals are reduced by the conventional fluid.

Product Features:

• 100,000 Mile Fluid Life. Synthetic Formula for longer life and more protection
• MAX + Stop Leak. Stop Leak Additives to prevent and stop power steering system leaks.
• For use in Asian vehicle manufacturers: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Hyundai, Subaru, Mazda, Suzuki and others
• 2X Anti-Wear Protection for enhanced System Life vs. conventional fluid. More protection against pump failure, squeals and clogs