Acura 2001 RL, Owner'S Manual

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Automatic Transmission Fluid, Differential Oil
6. Insert the dipstick back in the
transmission. Make sure the notch
fits in the dipstick guide and the
dipstick is down all the way.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Differential Oil
Check the oil in the differential with
the car sitting level. Remove the oil
filler plug and check that the oil level
is up to the edge of the hole.
If it is not, slowly add oil until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler plug and tighten it securely.
Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90
viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only, in the
differential.
Viscosity
SAE 90: above0°F(— 18°C)
SAE 80W-90: below 0°F ( — 8°C)
The differential oil should be drained
and refilled with new oil according to
the time and distance recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
CONTINUED
Maintenance
DRAIN PLUG FILLER PLUG
Correct
level