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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque: 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m,
4.0 kgf∙m)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.2 US qt (4.0 L)
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely
and start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine.
The low oil pressure indicator should go off within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and
check your work.
6-cylinder models6-cylinder models4-cylinder models
Washer Drain Bolt
Oil Filter
Oil Filter
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models

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uuSpecifications u
Continued
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
*1
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
(Change)
Specified
*2
Acura Manual
Transmission Fluid 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
(Change)
■
Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant*1: Automatic transmission models
*2: Manual transmission modelsRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.0 US qt (3.8 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
*1
1.64 US gal (6.2 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
Capacity
*2
1.66 US gal (6.3 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P225/50R17 93V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
17 x 7.5J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T

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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1
(automatic
transmission fluid)
3.5 US qt (3.3 ℓ)
(Change)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.5 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.77 US gal (6.7 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.196 US gal (0.74 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P235/45R18 94V
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi (kPa [kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 8J
Compact Spare
16 x 4T