oil capacity Acura RL 2007 Owner's Manual

Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Check the oil f ilter to make sure
its gasket did not stick to the
engine block. A stuck gasket could
cause an oil leak.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
397
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Specif ications
460
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
193.6 in (4,917 mm)
72.7 in (1,847 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
110.2 in (2,800 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
62.4 in (1,585 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
15.8 17.60 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8 1.59 US gal (6.0
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
7.6 US qt (7.2)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
0.79 US qt (0.75
)
0.77 US qt (0.73)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 6.9 US qt (6.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.45 US qt (0.43
)
0.48 US qt (0.45)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear differential fluid
SH-AWD
differential
case
SH-AWD
clutch case
Transfer
assembly
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. vehicles
Canadian
vehicles 19.4 US gal (73
)
0.16 US gal (0.58
) 2.8 US qt (2.7
)
1
2
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 62, 443
............................
Jump Starting .437
..............................
Maintenance .423
..........................................
Cover .424
............................
Specif ications .461
..............................
Bef ore Driving .325..................................
Belts, Seat . 10, 21
.........................
Beverage Holders .190
..................................
Booster Seats .53
Brakes Anti-lock Brake System .....................................
(ABS) .353
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 326
...........................................
Fluid .402
.......................................
Parking .187
.................
System Indicator . 63, 445
........................
Wear Indicators .352
.............................
Braking System .352
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 326
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .145
......................
Brights, Headlights .140
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .410
.................................
Fog Lights .408
...............
Front Position Lights . 407
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 407
.................................
Headlights .404
............................
Specif ications .461
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 406
....................................
Accessories .333
ACCESSORY (Ignition Switch .....................................
Position) .151
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 192
......................................
AcuraLink .297
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .....................................
Indicator .278
...................................
Operation .280
Adaptive Front Lighting System ..........................................
(AFS) .143
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 395
.............................
Airbag (SRS) . 11, 27
............................
Air Conditioning .198
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .417
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .326
......................................
Antif reeze .398
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator . 64, 353
...................................
Operation .353
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 239
Anti-thef t Steering Column ............................................
Lock .151
.........................................
Ashtrays .193
................................
Audio System .207 Auto Control Mode, Starting
........................................
Engine .341
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 205
.......................
Automatic Lighting .141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 23
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 275
..............
Automatic Transmission . 343
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .460
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 400
.......................................
Shif ting .343
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .343
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 343
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 348
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .236
Index
A
B
INDEX
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....................
Temperature, Outside .73
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .51
Three Way Catalytic
.................................
Converters .470
Tilt/Telescopic Steering .........................................
Wheel .147
....................................
Timing Belt .403
....................................
Tire Chains .420
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .432
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
..................................
(TPMS) .368
Monitoring Tire Pressure ..................................
Reading .415
...........
TPMS System Warning .365
...............................................
Tires .415
..............................
Air Pressure .417
........................................
Chains .420
.........................
Checking Wear .417
..........................
Compact Spare .431
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .462
......................................
Inf lation .415
..................................
Inspection .417
.............................
Labeling . 464, 465
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 67, 365
..............
Michelin PAX System . 422......................
Pressure Monitor .367
........
Pressure Monitor System . 365
...................................
Replacing .419
......................................
Rotating .418
...........................................
Snow .420
............................
Specif ications .461
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 432
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .350
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .373
....
Equipment and Accessories . 374
.............................
Weight Limit .373
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ..................................
System) .365
Required Federal ............................
Explanation .466
.....................
Warning Message .369
.............................
Trailer Loading .373
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .377
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .400
...........................
Fluid Selection .401
..............
Identif ication Number . 458
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 343.............................
Treadwear . 418, 431
.......................................
Trip Meter .72
..............................................
Trunk .153
..................
Emergency Opener . 154
...............................
Opening the .153
.......
Open Monitor Indicator . 13, 79
..................................
Turn Signals .140
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .427
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 462
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .326
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 397
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 336
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .460
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 458
Index
INDEX
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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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