oil filter Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages on
the multi-information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .408
....................
Maintenance Minder .409
..............................
Fluid Locations .418
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Adding Engine Oil .419
Changing the Engine Oil and
...........................................
Filter .421
..............................
Engine Coolant .423
....................
Windshield Washers .424
.......................
Transmission Fluid .425
..........
Automatic Transmission .425
..............
Manual Transmission .427
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .428
.............................................
Lights .430
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .442
.....................................
Floor Mats .442
..................
DustandPollenFilter .443
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Exterior Care .443
.................................
Wiper Blades .444
...............................................
Tires .447
...................
Checking the Battery .454
.............................
Vehicle Storage .455
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Maintenance Minder
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:If the message ‘‘SERVICE DUE NOW’’ does not appear more than 12 months
after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy.
Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column
on page .
NOTE: 416
:
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and line (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher
transmission and transfer temperatures. This
requires transmission and transfer fluid changes
more frequently than recommended by the
maintenance minder. If you regularly drive your
vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
and transfer fluid changed at 60,000 miles (100,000
km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (For A/T
only.)
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Symbol
Symbol
B
A 1
2
3
4
5
Maintenance Minder
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Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. The oil and f ilter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the bolts located on the
underside of the body with a
wrench, then remove the under
cover.
2.
1. 3. 4.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
421
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
BOLT UNDER COVER
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Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Replace 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.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
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. Install the under cover and tighten
the bolts securely.
7.
8.
9.
6. 10.
11.
12.
5.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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OIL FILTER
4.2 US qt (4.0)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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
486
Capacities
Dimensions
Capacities
Air Conditioning
Seating Capacities
Weights 1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.61 US gal (6.1)
186.1 in (4,726 mm)
72.4 in (1,840 mm)
56.7 in (1,440 mm)
2.19 US gal (8.3
)
2.17 US gal (8.2)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.0 US qt (3.8
)
5.4 US qt (5.1
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.1 US qt (2.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.196 US gal (0.74
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
106.5 in (2,705 mm)
Fuel tank
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Total
Front
Rear
Gross vehicle weight rating 18.5 US gal (70
)
SP-10
15.8 17.6 oz (450 500 g) HFC-134a (R-134a) 3
2
5
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. 56.7 in (1,439 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Models
Canada Models
: Canadian TSX
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Doors................
Auto Door Lock .100,124
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Auto Door Unlock .106,124
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Childproof Door Locks .125
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Locking and Unlocking .124
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .489
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission .376
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety .5
...........................................
Driving .373
....................................
Economy .362
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .142
..........
Dual Temperature Control .171
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Dust and Pollen Filter .443 ...................................
Fan, Interior .169
.........................................
Features .165
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank .357
Filters
........................
Dust and Pollen .443
...............................................
Oil .421
...........
Flashers, Hazard Warning .117
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Flat Tire, Changing a .459
.....................................
Floor Mats .442
..............................
Economy, Fuel .362
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
.......................................
Indicator .65
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .398
..................................
Emergencies .457
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Battery, Jump Starting .466
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Brake System Indicator .472 ................
Changing a Flat Tire .459
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Charging System Indicator .470
..................
Checking the Fuses .474
Fuel Fill Door, Opening
................................
Manually .473
.......
Hazard Warning Flashers .117
............................
Jump Starting .466
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .470
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
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Overheated Engine .468
.......................................
Towing .481
.........................
Emergency Brake .153
....................
Emergency Flashers .117
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Emergency Towing .481
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Emissions Controls .495
........................
Emissions Testing .498
Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant .423
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Coolant Temperature Gauge .69
.........................
If It Won’t Start .464
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp .471
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Oil Lif e Display .409
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Oil Pressure Indicator .470
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Oil, What Kind to Use .419
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Overheating .468
............................
Specif ications .487 ....................
Speed Limiter .377,381
.......................................
Starting .375
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Engine Speed Limiter .377,381
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Ethanol in Gasoline .357
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls .495
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Exhaust Fumes .55
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by .17
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Radiator Overheating .468
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Radio/Disc Sound System .174 .................
Radio Thef t Protection .289
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RDS .179,227
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Readiness Code .471
Rear Lights, Bulb
......................
Replacement .436,437
.......................
Rear Seats, Folding .138
..........................
Rearview Camera .353
...........................
Rearview Mirror .145
...............
Rear Window Def ogger .117
.............
Reclining the Seat Backs .134
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds .377
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Ref ueling .357
.......................
Reminder Indicators .60
................
Remote Audio Controls .287
.....................
Remote Transmitter .126
Replacement Inf ormation
................
Engine Oil and Filter .421
..........................................
Fuses .474
................................
Light Bulbs .430
...........................................
Tires .451
.............................
Wiper Blades .444
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .361,423
...............................
Restraint, Child .36 ..................
Reverse Gear Position .380
...........................
Reverse Lockout .378
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Rotation, Tire .451
..................................
Saf ety Belts .8,19
............
Safety Defects, Reporting .504
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of .56
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Saf ety Messages .iii
.............
Satellite Radio, XM
.183,236
...............................
Parking Lights .111
..
Parking Over Things that Burn .388
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .33
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PGM-FI System .496
...................................
Pollen Filter .443
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Power Door Locks .124
..............
Power Seat Adjustments .134
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Power Socket Locations .154,156
............................
Power Windows .147
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .17
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .17
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Protecting Children .36
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General Guidelines .36
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .41
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Protecting Larger Children .51
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Protecting Small Children .42
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers .50
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Using LATCH .46
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
4.2 US qt (4.0
) 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
18.5 US gal (70
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity: 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Front/Rear:
Compact Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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