recommended oil Acura CL 2002 Owner's Manual

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). Your Acura is designed to operate on
premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emissions control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Acura dealer f or service.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period Gasoline
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If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer. This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .206
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Important Safety Precautions . 207
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Maintenance Schedule . 208
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Required Maintenance Record . 215
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 217
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Fluid Locations .218
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Engine Oil .219
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Adding Oil .219
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Recommended Oil .219
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Synthetic Oil .220
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Additives .220
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 221
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Cooling System .223
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Adding Engine Coolant . 223
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 225
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Windshield Washers .229
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 230
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Brake Fluid .231
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Brake System .231
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Power Steering .232
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Hood Latch .233
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Air Cleaner Element .233
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Spark Plugs .235
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Replacement .235
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Specif ications .237
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Battery .238 .................................
Wiper Blades .241
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Air Conditioning System . 243
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 244
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Drive Belts .244
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Timing Belt .245
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Tires .245
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Inf lation .245
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Inspection .247
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Maintenance .248
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Tire Rotation .248
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 249
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Wheels and Tires .250
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Winter Driving .250
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Snow Tires .251
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Tire Chains .251
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Lights .252
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Headlight Aiming .254
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Replacing Bulbs .254
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Storing Your Car .263
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Maintenance
Maint enance205

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To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. 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.Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
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. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
as long as you own it.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
A dding Oil
Recommended Oil
Engine Oil
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. Front/Rear:
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 ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 232
231
219
230
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)