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1996 Acura TL

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perugino, 3.2L V6, Las Vegas, NV, February 22, 2010, 23:07

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Is the cooling system reliable on the 1996 TL?

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• Answer #1

  dandd February 25, 2010, 18:47
  

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  Yes, if you service it at least once every 2 years and change the thermostat every 60k. Acura makes a stellar engine, but it is only as good as the maintenance.
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  bremarie225 April 16, 2010, 07:55
  

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  I drive the same car and I've had to change my radiator once in the past 8 years that I owned the car. I'd say the cooling system is reliable if you maintain it properly like getting your radiator flushed and refilled at the proper mileage. Hope this helps

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