oil dipstick Acura TL 2002 3.2 Owner's Manual

Check the engine oil level every time
you f ill the car with f uel. Wait a f ew
minutes af ter turning the engine of f
bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick (orange
handle). Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
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Bef ore Driving
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
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Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant. Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Acura.
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Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
A dding Oil
A dding
Engine Coolant Owner Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
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Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
9. 8. 7.
6.
Engine Oil
Maint enance227
4.6 US qt (4.4, 3.9 Imp qt) 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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This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
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3. 4.
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T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
Emergency
Towing
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Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.
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Capacities Chart . 308
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .173
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
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Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .306
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Chains .256
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .225
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When to .214
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Changing a Flat Tire .279
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Changing Engine Coolant . 230
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 292
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 178
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 238Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .271
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Carpeting .272
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Exterior .270
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Interior .272
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Leather .273
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Seat Belts .273
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Vinyl .273
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Windows .274
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Climate Control System . 116, 123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 179
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Compact Spare .278
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 320
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .228
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Checking .169
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Proper Solution .228
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Replacing .230
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .275 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .314
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 320
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 323
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122, 127
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Dimensions .308
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 234
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Engine Oil .168
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 190
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Disposal of Used Oil .227
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 310
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Drive Belts .249
Index
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