recommended oil Acura TSX 2004 Owner's Manual

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration. We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km).
Open the f uel f ill door by pushing
onthehandletotheleftof the
driver’s seat.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Because the f uel f ill cap is on the
driver’s side of the car, park with
that side closest to the service
station pumps.
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule. Your Acura is designed to operate on
premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise in the engine that can
lead to mechanical damage.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emissions control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malf unction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Acura dealer f or service.
1.
2.
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period
GasolineFilling the Fuel Tank
Break-in Period, Gasoline, Service Station Procedures
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself . This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .230
.
Important Safety Precautions . 231
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Maintenance Schedule . 232
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Required Maintenance Record . 239
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 242
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Fluid Locations .243
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Engine Oil .244
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Adding Oil .244
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Recommended Oil .244
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Synthetic Oil .245
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Additives .246
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 246
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Cooling System .249
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Adding Engine Coolant . 249
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 251
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Windshield Washers .255
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Transmission Fluid .256
Automatic .........................
Transmission .256
6-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .257
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 259
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Brake System .259
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Clutch System .260
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Power Steering .260
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Air Cleaner Element .261 ....................................
Hood Latch .262
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Spark Plugs .262
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Replacement .262
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Specif ications .264
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Battery .265
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Wiper Blades .267
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Air Conditioning System . 269
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 270
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Drive Belt .272
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Tires .273
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Inf lation .273
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Inspection .275
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Maintenance .275
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Tire Rotation .276
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 276
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Wheels and Tires .277
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Winter Driving .278
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Snow Tires .278
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Tire Chains .278
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Lights .280
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Replacing Bulbs .282
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Storing Your Car .293
351
Maintenance
Maint enance229

To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes and recheck the
oil level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Pour the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-30
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-30 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection.
A dding Oil
Recommended Oil
Engine Oil
Maint enance244
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP

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Radiator Overheating . 315
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Radio/CD Sound System . 129,148
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 286
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Rear Seat Armrest .95
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .102
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Rear Window Def ogger . 75
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 91,92
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 202
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Reminder Lights .59
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Remote Transmitter .83
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 261
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Coolant .251
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Engine Oil and Filter . 246
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Fuses .324 ................................
Light Bulbs .282
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Schedule .232
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Spark Plugs .262
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Tires .276
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Wiper Blades .267
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .45
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 189
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Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 206
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Rotation, Tire .276
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Saf ety Belts .8
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 350
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Door Locks .11
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Head Restraints .11
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Seat Belts .8
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Seats and Seat-Backs . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8
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Additional Information . 43Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners .44
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Cleaning .299
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Lap/Shoulder Belt .43
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Maintenance .45
Reminder Light and ................................
Beeper .43, 60
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System Components . 43
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Use During Pregnancy . 19
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Seats, Adjusting the .90
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Security System .173
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Select/Reset Knob .68
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Serial Number .332
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Service Intervals .234
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Service Manual .351
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Service Station Procedures . 184
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Setting the Clock . 135,153
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 204
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Shif t Lock Release .210
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Side Airbags .48
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 48
How The SIDE Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 50
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Side Curtain Airbags .49
How Your Side Curtain ..........................
Airbags Work .49
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Protecting Children .21
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Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .39
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Using LATCH .41
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 6-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
Capacity:
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 ).
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
17.1 US gal (64.7
) Front:
Rear:
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