oil viscosity Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

Install the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine. Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
CONT INUED
Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
395
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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Label, Certif ication .458
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Lane Change, Signaling .140
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .22
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Lights On Indicator .64
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .404
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Indicator .61
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Position .140
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Turn Signal .140
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Load Limit .373
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) .151
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column .151
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Childproof Door .154
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Fuel Fill Door .327
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Glove Box .189
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Power Door .152
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Trunk .153
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Trunk Pass-through Cover . 157
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Low Coolant Level .331
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 443
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 460
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Luggage, Storing .335 ...................
Neutral Gear Position . 344..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 326
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 458
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Maintenance .379
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Main Items .389
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Minder .381
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .388
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Record . 391-392
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Saf ety .380
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Sub Items .390
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 444
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Memory, Driving Position . 160
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Message Display .78
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Message Indicator .68
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Meters, Gauges .70
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Methanol in Gasoline . 326
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Mirrors, Adjusting .158
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Modif ications .333
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 334
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Moonroof . 183-186
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MP3 .230
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 71 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 326
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Odometer .72
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Odometer, Trip .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .396
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Change, When to .381
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Checking Engine .331
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Lif e, Engine .381
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 443
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .395
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 151
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .468
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Outside Mirrors .158
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 73
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Overheating, Engine .440
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 388
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Oxygenated Fuels .326
Index
O
M
N
L
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .371
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VSA Activation Indicator . 65, 371
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VSA Of f Switch .372
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VSA System Indicator . 65, 371
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Vehicle Storage .425
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VIN .458
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Viscosity, Oil .395
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Voice Control System . 263
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XM Satellite Radio .217
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages .475
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 400
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Operation .137
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 147
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Alignment and Balance . 418
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Compact Spare .431
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Nut Wrench .433
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .182
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Operating the Power . 181.........................
Rear, Def ogger .146
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .137
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Def roster .201
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Washers .137
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .413
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Operation .137
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Summer/Winter Position . 139
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WMA .230
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Worn Tires .417
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 455
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Canada only
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid:Rear
Differential Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Transfer
Assembly Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil
change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
SH-AWD
clutch case
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case
0.77 US qt (0.73
)
Honda
ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Honda
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
19.4 US gal (73
)
2.8 US qt (2.7
)
395
400 402402
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