Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 TSX.
The 2006 Acura TSX passenger car, which takes 4.4 quarts of 5W-30 API oil, recorded 50 owner complaints and four recalls, with steering issues leading the concerns. This complaint count marks a notable improvement over the 2004 model’s 142 complaints, positioning the 2006 model year as a more reliable early entry in the generation that would eventually see complaints drop to just 7 by 2014.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R · 430 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 183.1 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3280 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.4 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the TSX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | w/Nav Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.70 sec | 205 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | w/Nav Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.20 sec | 15.60 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | w/Nav Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.50 sec | 15.70 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | w/Nav Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
| 2004 | w/Nav Sedan 2.4L I-4 | 8.10 sec | 15.80 sec | 200 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.4 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 33.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-30 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.4 qt |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Acura part number 08798-9031-A |
| Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity | 4 |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Valve Cover Bolts | 8.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | AT: 800, MT: 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | .039-.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16 ft-lbs |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.0.043 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.33-5.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 51R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 430 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 48.0-55.0 psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.08-0.10 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 57 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.09 in / 0.35 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.11 in / 0.36 in |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2006 Acura TSX sits at the tail end of an early-generation complaint spike that peaked at 142 complaints in 2004 before dropping sharply to 51 in 2005 and holding flat at 50 in 2006. Recalls remained stable at 4 (matching 2004-2005), while TSBs fell from 69 in 2004 through 44 in 2005 to 36 in 2006, indicating improving dealer-level service attention. Looking ahead, 2006 occupies the low point before complaints begin climbing again—hitting 91 in 2009, 63 in 2010, and reaching 132 in 2012 with one federal investigation—while recalls increase to 6-7 annually from 2009 onward. The target year's top complaint category is Steering at 19 instances, dwarfing Service Brakes (3) and Seats (3), though crash-related complaints number only 4 with zero fire reports. This positions the 2006 model as a comparatively mature example of the generation with fewer aggregate issues than the 2004 launch year and notably fewer problems than the 2009-2012 reliability degradation. A well-maintained 2006 TSX with documented steering component service history represents a solid purchase, benefiting from the model's refinement peak before the generation's later reliability slippage.
All 50 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda… Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE. Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY…
Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B23040A | 2023-05-17 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| B21120A | 2022-01-25 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| DORE5C4S09 | 2019-07-11 | Suspension | This SKU is a Front Upper Ball Joint. The customer communication requested return of… |
| B07-025 | 2018-07-10 | Equipment | Service bulletin - There are specific leak dye kits for the R-134a and R-1234yf A/C… |
| BTS180402 | 2018-04-17 | Electrical System | Tech line summary article - When adding keys or running the System Check with the… |
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4.4 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.