Honda F22B
The motor is primarily known for regular oil and coolant leaks.
Acura CL engines
The Acura CL is a Japanese mid-range car manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in the periods from 1996-1999. and 2000-2003. In total, two generations of the model were released. CL became the first in the line of the manufacturer, the serial production of which was established in the United States. The car was manufactured on Honda Accord base. In total, about 150 thousand copies of the Acura CL model were sold in the North American market.
The Acura CL was offered with 4 engines between 1996 and 2003 (4 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.2 to 3.2 liters, power output from 130 to 270 hp. All of them use a timing belt. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Honda J30A (about 375,000 km).
Acura CL engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura CL 1 (YA) 1996–1999 | |||||||
| Honda J30A | 1996–1999 | 3.0 L V6 | 200–245 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~375,000 km |
| Honda F22B | 1996–1997 | 2.2 L R4 | 130–160 hp | petrol | belt | 3.8 L | ~350,000 km |
| Honda F23A | 1997–1999 | 2.3 L R4 | 135–150 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Acura CL 2 (YA4) 2000–2003 | |||||||
| Honda J32A | 2000–2003 | 3.2 L V6 | 225–270 hp | petrol | belt | 4.4 L | ~375,000 km |
Acura CL engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Acura CL?
Acura CL 1 (YA) (1996–1999): Honda J30A, Honda F22B and Honda F23A; Acura CL 2 (YA4) (2000–2003): Honda J32A.
Which Acura CL engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Acura CL engines are: Honda J30A — about 375,000 km; Honda J32A — about 375,000 km; Honda F22B — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Acura CL engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Honda F22B — 3.8 L (5W-30); Honda F23A — 4.3 L (5W-30); Honda J30A — 4.4 L (5W-30); Honda J32A — 4.4 L (5W-30).
Does the Acura CL have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Honda F22B, Honda F23A, Honda J30A and Honda J32A. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Acura CL available with a diesel engine?
No, all Acura CL engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Honda F23A
Most often, car owners with this engine complain about oil consumption after 100,000 km.
Honda J30A
All engines of this series are famous for their reliability and unpretentious maintenance.
Honda J32A
The power units of this line are famous for their reliability and unpretentiousness.
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