Owner's Manual Owner manual

Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 297 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
Maintenance Safety .................................188
Important Safety Precautions......189
Maintenance Schedule.......................... 190
Maintenance Record............................ 197
Owner Maintenance Checks.............. 199
Fluid Locations.................................... 200
Engine Oil...................................... 201
Adding Oil................................ 201
Recommended Oil...................... 201
Synthetic Oil................................ 203
Additives.................................. 203
Changing the Oil and Filter.......... 203
Cooling System............................ 206
Adding Engine Coolant............ 206
Replacing Engine Coolant........ 208
Windshield Washers.................... 212
Transmission Fluid...................... 213
Automatic Transmission.......... 213
Brake Fluid................................ 214
Brake System.......................... 214
Power Steering............................ 215
Hood Latch.................................. 215
Air Cleaner Element.................. 216
Spark Plugs................................ 217
Replacement............................ 217
Specifications............................ 219
Battery.......................................... 220
Wiper Blades.............................. 223
Air Conditioning System.............. 225
Air Conditioning Filter................ 226
Drive Belts.................................... 226
Timing Belt................................ 227
Tires............................................ 227
Inflation................................ 228
Inspection................................ 229
Maintenance............................ 230
Tire Rotation............................ 231
Replacing Tires and Wheels..... 231
Wheels and Tires.................... 232
Winter Driving...................... 233
Snow Tires.......................... 233
Traction Devices.................. 233
Lights........................................ 234
Replacing Bulbs...................... 236
Storing Your Car........................ 243
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