This section explains the importance
of keeping your vehicle well
maintained and why you should
follow basic maintenance safety
precautions.
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
for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
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.
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Maintenance Safety
.
294
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Important Safety Precautions .
295
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Maintenance Schedule
.
296
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Required Maintenance Record .
303
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Owner Maintenance Checks
.
305
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Fluid Locations
.
306
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Engine Oil
.
307
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Adding Oil
.
307
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Recommended Oil
.
307
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Synthetic Oil
.
308
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Additives
.
308
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Changing the Oil and Filter
.
309
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Cooling System
.
311
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Adding Engine Coolant
.
311
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Replacing Engine Coolant
.
313
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Windshield Washers
.
316
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
.
317
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Differential Fluid
.
318
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Transfer Assembly Fluid
.
318
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Brake Fluid
.
319
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Brake System
.
319
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Power Steering
.
320
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Air Cleaner Element
.
321
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Hood Latch
.
323
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Spark Plugs
.
323
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Replacement
.
323
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Specifications
.
325
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Battery
.
326
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Wiper Blades
.
328
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Air Conditioning System
.
330
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Dust and Pollen Filter
.
331
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Drive Belts
.
331
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Timing Belt
.
332
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Tires
.
332
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Inflation
.
332
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Inspection
.
334
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Maintenance
.
335
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Tire Rotation
.
335
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Replacing Tires and Wheels .
336
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Wheels and Tires
.
337
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Winter Driving
.
337
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Snow Tires
.
338
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Tire Chains
.
338
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Lights
.
339
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Headlight Aiming
.
341
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Replacing Bulbs
.
341
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Storing Your Vehicle
.
349
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