oil viscosity ACURA TL 1995 Service Repair Manual
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Lubrication Points
For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work
procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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20
21
LUBRICATION POINTS
Engine
Transmission
Brake Line (Includes Anti-lock brake line)
Power steering gearbox
Steering boots
Throttle cable end
Steering ball joints
Shift lever (Automatic transmission)
Pedal linkage
Intermediate shaft
Brake master cylinder pushrod
Fuel
fill
lid
Trunk hinges
Door hinges upper and lower
Door opening detents
Hood hinges and hood latch
Brake pipe joint (Front and rear wheel house)
Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,
Caliper pin, Piston
Power steering system
Differential
A/C compressor
LUBRICANT
API Service Grade: Use SH "Energy Conserving II" or SJ
"Energy Conserving" grade oil.
The oil container may also display the API Certification
mark shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline
Engines."
SAE Viscosity: See chart below.
Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF)*1
Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*2
Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Multi-purpose grease
Honda White Lithium Grease
Rust preventives
Silicone grease
Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*3
Hypoid gear Oil API service GL4 or GL5
Viscosity:
at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90
at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80 W-90
Compressor oil:
DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -
PR7-A01)
(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
API SERVICE LABEL
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
NOTE: The following information as marked *1, *2 and *3 on above chart details for 1997 model:
*1: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect
shift quality.
*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.
*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic
transmission fluid can cause increase wear and poor steering in cold weather.ProCarManuals.com
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The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart:
Ambient Temperature
-20
An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for
improved fuel economy and year-round protection in
the car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your
area is limited to the temperature range shown on the
chart.
API SERVICE LABEL
4.
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Run the engine for more than three minutes, then
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Maintenance
Differential Oi l
NOTE : Chec k th e differentia l oi l wit h engin e OFF , an d
th e vehicl e o n leve l ground .
1 . Remov e th e oi l fille r plug , the n chec k th e leve l an d
conditio n o f th e oil .
WASHERReplace .Proper Leve r
OI L FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
2. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fil l hole . I f i t i s belo w
th e hole , ad d oi l unti l i t run s out , the n reinstal l th e
oil fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
3. I f th e differentia l oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n plug ,
an d drai n th e oil .
DRAI N PLU G
3 9 N- m (4. 0 kgf-m , 2 9 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
OI L FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
4. Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d refil l
th e differentia l oi l t o th e prope r level .
NOTE :
• Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d a t ever y
oi l change .
• Clea n th e drai n plu g befor e reinstalling . 5
. Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
Oi l Capacit y
1.0 5 (1.1 1 U S qt , 0.9 2 Im p qt ) a t oi l chang e
1.10 (1.1 6 U S qt , 0.9 7 Im p qt ) a t overhau l
Recommende d oil :
Hypoi d gea r oi l
AP I Classificatio n GL 4 o r GL 5
viscosity :
SAE 9 0 abov e 0° F (-18°C )
SA E 8 0 W - 9 0 belo w 0° F (-18°C )
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The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart:
An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for
improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the
car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your area
is limited to the temperature range shown on the chart.
4. Fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run
the engine for more than three minutes, then check
for oil leakage.ProCarManuals.com
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Maintenance
Differential Oi l
NOTE : Chec k th e oi l wit h engin e OFF , an d th e vehicl e
o n leve l ground .
1 . Remov e th e oi l fille r plug , the n chec k th e leve l an d
conditio n o f th e oil .
WASHE R
Replace .
Proper Leve l
OIL FILLE R PLU G44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
2. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fil l hole . I f i t i s belo w
th e hole , ad d oi l unti l i t run s out , the n reinstal l th e
oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
3 . I f th e differentia l oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n plug ,
an d drai n th e oil .
OIL FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R
Replace .
DRAI N PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R
Replace .
4. Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d refil l
th e differentia l oi l t o th e prope r level .
NOTE :
• Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d a t ever y
oi l change .
• Clea n th e drai n plu g befor e reinstalling . 5
. Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
Oi l Capacit y
0.9 5 (1.0 0 U S qt , 0.8 4 Im p qt) at oi l chang e
1.05 (1.1 1 U S qt , 0.9 2 Im p qt ) a t overhau l
Recommende d oil :
Hypoi d gea r oi l
AP I Classificatio n GL 4 o r GL 5
viscosity :
SAE 9 0 abov e 0°F (-18°C )
SA E 8 0 W - 9 0 belo w 0° F (-18°C )
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