oil viscosity Acura RL 2004 3.5 Owner's Manual

µYou may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight as shown
on the chart. When using synthetic
oil, you must f ollow the oil and f ilter
change intervals given in the
maintenance schedule.
The numbers on the container’s label
tell you the oil’s viscosity or weight.
Select the oil f or your car according
to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or optimum f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
Acura. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C). Your Acura does not need any oil
additives. Purchasing additives f or
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car’s perf ormance or
longevity. It only increases the cost
of operating your car.
Engine Oil
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Additives
252
Ambient Temperature

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UseaSAE90orSAE80W-90
viscosity hypoid gear oil, API service
classif ied GL4 or GL5 only, in the
dif f erential.
The dif f erential oil should be drained
and ref illed with new oil according to
the time and distance recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule. Viscosity
If it is not, slowly add oil until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller plug and tighten it securely.
Insert the dipstick back in the
transmission. Make sure the notch
f its in the dipstick guide and the
dipstick is down all the way.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Check the oil in the dif f erential with
the vehicle sitting level. Remove the
oil f iller plug and check that the oil
levelisuptotheedgeof thehole.
6.
Maint enance
Dif f erential Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid, Dif f erential Oil
265
DRAIN PLUGFILLER PLUG
Correct
level
SAE 90: above 0°F ( 18°C)
SAE 80W-90: below 0°F ( 18°C)

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Neutral Gear Position . 219
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New Vehicle Break-in . 204
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336 ..............................
Paint Touch-up .301
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Panel Brightness Control . 71
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Park Gear Position .219
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Parking .222
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Parking Brake .107
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58,325
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Parking Lights .68
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 347
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PGM-FI System .346
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Polishing and Waxing . 301
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults .12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .20
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Protecting Inf ants .28
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Protecting Larger Children . 35
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Protecting Small Children . 32
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .40
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Maintenance .239
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Record .246-248
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Required Indicator .66
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Saf ety .240
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Schedule .244-245
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 59,323
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Memory, Driving Position . 98
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline . 343
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Mirrors, Adjusting .96
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Moonroof .105
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Closing Manually .326
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Operation .105 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 204
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .253
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Change, When to .244
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Checking Engine .207
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Pressure Indicator . 58,321
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .252
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
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OnStar .192
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Opening the Trunk .88
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 344
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Outside Mirrors .96
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 65
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Overheating, Engine .319
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 249
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Index
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CONT INUED
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Checking Wear .281
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Compact Spare .308
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation .279
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Inspection .281
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Maintenance .282
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Replacing .283
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Rotating .282
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Snow .285
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Specif ications .339
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Winter Driving .284
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Tools, Tire Changing . 309
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Torn Seat Belts .46
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .232
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By Emergency Wrecker . 332
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .264
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Fluid Selection .264
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Identif ication Number . 337
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Shif ting the Automatic . 218
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Meter .64
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89.................................
Opening the .88
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Open Monitor Light . 61
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Turn Signals .71
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 54
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 263
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Operation .75
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Washing .300
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Waxing and Polishing . 301
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
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Alignment and Balance . 282
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Cleaning Aluminum Alloys . 301
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Compact Spare .308
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Wrench .310
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Underside, Cleaning .305
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .307
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Unleaded Gasoline .204
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Upholstery Cleaning .302
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 255
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Vanity Mirror .112
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 213
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Vehicle Dimensions .338
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .227
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VSA System Indicator . 60,228
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60,227
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VSA Of f Switch .228
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Vehicle Storage .297 .............................
Ventilation .122, 127
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VIN .336
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Vinyl Cleaning .303
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Viscosity, Oil .252
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