engine oil capacity Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. 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.
4. 3.
2. (Type-S) (RSX and Premium models)
Type-S RSX and Premium models
5. 6.
7.
Changing the Oil and Filter
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WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.0 US qt (4.7
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)

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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights Air Conditioning
Capacities
Engine 172.4 in (4,380 mm)
67.9 in (1,725 mm)
54.9 in (1,394 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
13.2 US gal (50
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
101.2 in (2,570 mm)
58.5 in (1,486 mm)
58.5 in (1,486 mm)
3.39 x 3.39 in (86.0 x 86.0 mm) 121.9 cu-in (1,998 cm
)
9.8 : 1
11.0 : 1 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.69 US gal (6.4
)
1.66 US gal (6.3)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.0 US qt (4.7)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.6 US qt (5.3)
6.1 US qt (5.8)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plug Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC in line,
4-cylinder gasoline engine.
IZFR6K11
IFR7G-11KS
SKJ20DR-M11
SK22PR-M11S Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4:
Front
Rear
ChangeManual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total
RSX and Premium models
Type-S
1:
2:
RSX and Premium models
Type-S
NGK
DENSO
1
21
2
1
2 1
4
2
3
2
3
2
3

CONT INUED
....................................
Accessories .139
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
..............
Accessory Power Sockets .83
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .174
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,22
...
Airbags, Additional Information .22
...
Additional Safety Precautions .27
.............................
Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .26
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .23
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .25
........................
SRS Components .22
................
Air Conditioning System .88
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .194
......................................
Antif reeze .177
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53,159
...................................
Operation .159
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66..................................
Audio System .92
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .127
..............
Automatic Transmission .151
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .231
...............
Checking Fluid Level .179
.......................................
Shif ting .151
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .151
................
Shif t Lever Positions .151
....................
Shif t Lock Release .156
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .53,216
............................
Jump Starting .212
..............................
Maintenance .200
............................
Specif ications .231
..............................
Bef ore Driving .131
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,19
...........................
Beverage Holders .83
..................................
Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .159
.............
Break-in, New Linings .133 ....................
Bulb Replacement .189
...........................................
Fluid .181
.................
System Indicator . 53,218
........................
Wear Indicators .158
.............................
Braking System .158
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 133
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
........................
Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .189
..............................
Brake Lights .189
................
Front Parking Lights . 187
....................
Front Side Marker . 188
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 186
.................................
Headlights .184
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 189
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 190
............................
Specif ications .231
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .184
Index
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B
INDEX
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil: Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
13.2 US gal (50
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of
87or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91or
higher. Acura Precision Crafted Power
Steering Fluid preferred, or
another brand of power steering
fluid as a temporary replacement.
Do not use ATF (see page ).
Acura Precision Crafted Heavy
Duty Brake Fluid DOT
3preferred,
oraDOT3orDOT4brakefluidas
a temporary replacement (see
page ).
31 psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
Rear: 31
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
Front:
API Premium grade detergent oil.
SAE5W-20
SAE 5W-30
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.4 US qt ( 4.2
)
5.0 US qt ( 4.7
) Acura Precision Crafted ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
preferred, or a DEXRON
III ATF
as a temporary replacement (see
page ).
Acura Precision Crafted Manual
Transmission Fluid preferred, or
an SAE 10W-30 or10W-40 motor
oil as a temporary replacement
(see page ).
Capacity (including differential):
1.6 US qt ( 1.5
)
(All except Type S)
(Type S) (All except Type-S)
(Type-S)
Except Type-S:
Type-S: 181183
179
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