Maintenance Main Items

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If the message "SERVICE DUE NOW" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

NOTE:

Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160, 000 miles (256, 000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

Symbol	Maintenance Main Items
A	Replace engine oil (see OIL PRESSURE TEST ) Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
B	Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ) Engine oil capacity with oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
	Check front and rear brakes (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts. Check parking brake linings for cracking, glazing, wear, and for oil or grease contamination.
	Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ) Check the number of clicks (9 to 11) when parking brake pedal is pressed with 294 N (30.0 kgf, 66.1 lbf) of force.
	Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION ) Check steering linkage. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.
	Inspect suspension components (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT SUSPENSION ) Check bolts for tightness. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
	Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ) Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
	Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ) Check master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
	Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Automatic transmission fluid (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ) Transfer assembly fluid (see TRANSFER ASSEMBLY FLUID REPLACEMENT ) Rear differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Power steering fluid (see FLUID CHECK/REPLACEMENT ) Brake fluid (see MAJOR ADJUSTMENT (TO BE DONE WHEN REPLACING PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND AFTER LINING SURFACE BREAK-IN) ) Windshield washer fluid
	Inspect exhaust system* (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ) Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and mufflers for damage, leaks, and tightness.
	Inspect fuel lines* (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ), and connections* (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ) 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.