oil capacity Acura TL 2008 Owner's Manual
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Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Reinstall 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.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. 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.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter. Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
3. 7.
8.
9.
5.
6.
4.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
289
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
344
Weights
Dimensions
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities Capacities
189.3 in (4,809 mm)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.11 US gal (8.0)
1.69 US gal (6.4
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
56.7 in (1,441 mm)
75.4 in (1,916 mm)
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 189.8 in (4,822 mm)
Fuel tank
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8
Total
Front
Rear 3
2
5 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
7.9 US qt (7.5)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Approx.
Front
Rear
Type S
Type S
:
1:
2:
3:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
17.1 US gal (64.7)
1
2
3
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .245
................................
Accessories .245
............................
Modif ications .246
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
............
Accessory Power Sockets .120
......................................
AcuraLink .219
................
Adding Engine Coolant .290
........................
Adding Engine Oil .287
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .288
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
...............
Additional Information .22
......................................
Servicing .31
...................
System Components .22
..............
Air Conditioning System .126
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .306
......................................
Antif reeze .290
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .60,268
...................................
Operation .268
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .184
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .95
................................
Audio System .133
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .186
..............
Automatic Transmission .259
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .344
...............
Checking Fluid Level .292
.......................................
Shif ting .259
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .259
....................
Shif t Lock Release .264
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,330
............................
Jump Starting .326
..............................
Maintenance .314
............................
Specif ications .345
..............................
Bef ore Driving .235
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
...........................
Beverage Holder .120
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .268
.............
Break-in, New Linings .236
...........................................
Fluid .295
.......................................
Parking .117 .................
System Indicator .59,332
........................
Wear Indicators .267
.............................
Braking System .267
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .236
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .89
........................
Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .301
.........
Daytime Running Lights .297
.................................
Fog Lights .299
............................
Specif ications .345
............
Turn Signal Lights .298,300
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .297
............................
Capacities Chart .344
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
............................
Carrying, Cargo .247
Cassette Player
....................................
Care .154,175
...........................
Operation .152,173
.............
CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
..................................
Ceiling Light .118
Index
A
BC
INDEX
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ÎTechnical Descriptions....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .346
.....
Emissions Control Systems .352
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .354
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
....................
Temperature, Outside .71
........
Temperature, Inside Sensor .132
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .46
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .354
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .91
..........................
Time, Setting the .116
....................................
Tire Chains .312
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .319
Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................................
System .272
Low Tire Pressure/TPMS
...........................
Indicator .64,272
..............
TPMS System Failure .275
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................
Messages .273
...............................................
Tires .306
..............................
Air Pressure .306
.........................
Checking Wear .309
..........................
Compact Spare .318
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .346 ......................................
Inf lation .306
..................................
Inspection .309
...................................
Replacing .311
......................................
Rotating .310
...........................................
Snow .312
............................
Specif ications .345
.............................
Summer Tire .312
.......................
Traction Devices .312
..........................
Winter Driving .312
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .319
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .276
................
Emergency Wrecker .337
...........................
Traction Devices .312
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .292
.
Checking Fluid Level Manual .294
..................
Fluid Selection .292,294
..............
Identif ication Number .342
.............
Shif ting the Automatic .259
..................
Shif ting the Manual .256
.....................................
Treadwear .346
................................
Trip Computer .73
.......................................
Trip Meter .70 ................................................
Trunk .97
........
Emergency Trunk Release .98
.................................
Opening the .97
...................
Open Monitor Light .68
....................................
Turn Signals .86
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .317
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .346
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .236
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of .289
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load .248
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .344
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .342
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .270
........
VSA System Indicator .61,270
...
VSA Activation Indicator .61,270
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .271
.............................
Vehicle Storage .315
.................................................
VIN .342
Index
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V
VIII
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page
). Front:
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
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 ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
All models except Type S
Type S
287 294
296295
292
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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