recommended oil Acura Integra 2000 Sedan Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes Maintenance Schedules for normaldriving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of

yourself.

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. Seepage 259 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
Maintenance Safety....................... 154
Important Safety Precautions.. 155
Maintenance Schedule.................. 156
Maintenance Record..................... 163
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 165
Fluid Locations............................... 166

Engine Oil......................................
. 167
Adding Oil................................... 167
Recommended Oil..................... 167

Synthetic Oil............................... 169

Additives..................................... 169
Changing the Oil and Filter...... 170
Cooling System.............................. 172 Adding Engine Coolant............. 172Replacing Engine Coolant........ 174
Windshield Washers..................... 177
Transmission Fluid........................ 178 AutomaticTransmission.......................... 178

5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 179
Brake and Clutch Fluid................. 179 Brake System............................. 180Clutch System............................
181
Power Steering..............................
. 181
Air Cleaner Element....................... 182 Hood Latch..................................... 183
Spark Plugs..................................... 183 Replacement............................... 183
Specifications............................. 185
Battery............................................ 186
Wiper Blades.................................. 188
Air Conditioning System............... 190
Drive Belts...................................... 191
Timing Belt..................................... 191
Tires................................................ 192 Inflation....................................... 192
Inspection...................................
194
Maintenance............................... 194
Tire Rotation.............................. 195 Replacing Tires and Wheels.... 195
Wheels and Tires....................... 196 Winter Driving........................... 196

Snow Tires.............................. 197

Tire Chains............................. 197
Lights.............................................. 198
Headlight Aiming.....................
. 200
Replacing Bulbs......................... 202
Storing Your Car............................ 210

Maintenance

Engin
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Addin g Oi l
To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine. Recommende
d Oi l
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter- gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it. You can determine an oil's SAE
viscosity and Service Classification
from the API Service label on the oilcontainer.

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Maintenanc e

ENGIN
E OI L FIL L CA P

Engin
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A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Acura. This is shown on the
API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use
less fuel. The API Service label also tells you
the service classification of the oil.
Always use an oil that is labeled "API
Service SJ." This service rating may
include other classifications, such as
CD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries the SJ classification.
API SERVIC E LABE L The oil container may also display
the API Certification seal. Make sure
it says "For Gasoline Engines."
API CERTIFICATIO N SEA L

Maintenanc e

Inde
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Rear Window Defogger.................. 64

Reclining the Seat
Backs............... .
76

Recommended Shift Speeds........ 135

Reminder Lights.............................. 53

Replacement Information
Air Cleaner Element.................. 182

Coolant........................................ 174

Engine Oil and Filter................. 170
Fuses........................................... 237

Light Bulbs................................. 202

Schedule..................................... 156

Spark Plugs................................. 183

Timing Belt................................. 191
Tires............................................ 195

Wiper Blades.............................. 188

Replacing Seat Belts After a
Crash............................................. 44

Reserve Tank, Engine Coolant.... 123
Restraint, Child................................ 21

Reverse Gear Position................... 137

Rotation, Tire................................. 195

Safety Belts......................................... 8

Safety Defects, Reporting*.......... 258
Safety Features.................................. 7

Airbags............................................ 9
Door Locks................................... 11
Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii
Seat Belt, Additional Information.. 42 Lap Belt......................................... 43
Lap/Shoulder Belt....................... 42
Seat Belt Maintenance................ 44
Seat Belt System Components... 42

Seat Belts............................................ 8

Cleaning...................................... 214
Maintenance................................. 44
Reminder Light and Beeper....... 54
System Components.................... 42
Tether Attachment Points.......... 40 Use During Pregnancy................ 19

Seats, Adjusting the......................... 75

Serial Number................................ 244
Service Intervals............................ 158

Service Manual*............................ 259

Service Station Procedures .......... 119
Setting the Clock............................. 83 Shifting
The Automatic Transmission.. 136

The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 134
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 136
Shift Lock Release......................... 139
Side Marker Lights, Bulb

Replacement in.......................... 203

Signaling Turns................................ 62
Snow Tires...................................... 197

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 212
Sound System................................... 98

Spare Tire
Inflating....................................... 220

Specifications............................. 247

Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 183
Specifications Charts..................... 246

Speed Control................................... 66

Speedometer....................................

57

SRS, Additiona

l Information........... 45

Additional Safety Precautions.... 48 How the SRS Indicator
Works........................................ 47

How Your Airbags Work............ 45

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