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Maintenance Main Items
If the message ''SERVICE'' does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every
year.
NOTE:
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Replace the brake fluid every 3 years independent of the maintenance messages in the information display.
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Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
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Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2 or 3, only if they are noisy.
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A
Replace engine oil (see page 8-10).
Engine oil capacity without oil filter:
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K20Z2: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
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K20Z3: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
B
Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page 8-11).
Engine oil capacity with oil filter:
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K20Z2: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
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K20Z3: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
Check front and rear brakes (see page 19-3).
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Check pad and disc for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
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Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-7).
Check the number of clicks (8 to 10) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-5).
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Check steering linkage.
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Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
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Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Inspect suspension components (see page 18-3).
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Check bolts for tightness.
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Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-4).
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see page 19-37).
Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids.
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Engine coolant (see page 10-7)
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Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-231)
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Manual transmission fluid (MTF)
5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
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Clutch fluid (see page 12-7)
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Brake fluid (see page 19-9)
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Windshield washer fluid (see page 22-234)
Inspect exhaust system:
K20Z2 (see page 9-13), K20Z3 (see page 9-14)
Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines (see page 11-326) and connections (see page 11-328).
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( ) will
not void the client's emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.
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