1991 ACURA NSX oil capacity

Maintenance
Transmissio n Oi l
NOTE : Chec k th e oi l a t norma l operatin g temperatur e
(th e coolin g fa n come s on) , engin e OFF , an d th e ca r o n
leve l ground .
1 . Remov e th e oi l fille r plug , the n chec k th e leve l an d
conditio n o f th e oil .
WASHE R
Replace . Prope
r Level .
OI L FILLE R PLU G
4 5 N- m (4. 5 kg-m , 3 3 Ib-ft )
2. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fill hole . I f i t i s belo w
th e hole , ad d oi l unti l i t run s out , the n reinstal l th e
oi l fille r plug .
3 . I f th e transmissio n oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n plu g
an d drai n th e oil .
4. Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d
refil l th e transmissio n oi l t o th e prope r level .
5 . Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
NOTE : Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d
a t ever y oi l change .
Oi l Capacity
2. 7 (2. 9 U S qt , 2. 4 Im p qt ) a t oi l change .
2.8 (3. 0 U S qt , 2. 5 Im p qt ) a t overhaul .
Use onl y SAE10W-3 0 or 10W-40 , API Servic e SF
or S G grade .
DRAIN PLU G
4 0 N- m (4. 0 kg-m , 2 9 Ib-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
Back-up Ligh t Switch ,
Neutral Positio n Switc h
Replacemen t
NOTE: T o chec k th e switch , se e sectio n 23 .
1 . Disconnec t th e connector , the n remov e th e switc h
connecto r fro m th e connecto r clamp .
2 . Remov e th e switch .
3. Appl y liqui d gaske t (P/ N 08718-0001 ) t o th e
switc h threads , the n instal l th e switch .
BACK-U P LIGH T SWITC H
2 5 N- m (2. 5 kg-m , 1 8 Ib-ft )
NEUTRA L POSITIO N SWITC H
2 5 N- m (2. 5 kg-m , 1 8 Ib-ft )
OI
L FILLE R PLU G
4 5 N- m (4. 5 kg-m , 3 3 Ib-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
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Engine Oil

Replacement

CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the en-

gine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.

1. Warm up the engine.

2. Drain the engine oil.

WASHER

Replace.

DRAIN PLUG

45 IM-m (4.5 kg-m, 33 Ib-ft)

3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and refill

with the recommended oil.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain plug.

Requirement
API Service Grade: Use "Energy

Conserving II" SG or SH grade oil.

SAE
10W-30
preferred.

You can also an oil a cantainer that

bears API CERTIFICATION mark.

Capacity
5.0
(5.3
US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)

at change, including filter.

6.3
(6.7
US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)

after engine overhaul.

Change
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or

6 months whichever comes first.
API CERTIFICATION MARK

The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell

you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for

your car according to this chart:

Ambient Temperature

An oil with a viscosity of 10W —30 is preferred for im-

proved fuel economy and year-round protection in the

car.

You may use a 5W —30 oil if the climate in your area is

limited to the temperature range shown on the chart.

4. Fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run

the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for

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Engine Oil
Inspection
1. Check engine oil with the engine off and the car parked on level ground.
2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dipstick is between the upper and lower marks.
3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark, add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Insert the dipstick carefully to avoid
bending it. Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the
engine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.

WASHER
Replace.

OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG

45 N .
m (4.5 kg-m, 33 Ib-ft)

3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill with the recommended oil.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain plug.
Requirement

Capacity

Change API Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving II" SG grade oil,
10 W–30 prefered

5.0

Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)

NOTE: Oil filter should be replaced at each oil
change.
Engine Oil Viscosity for Outside Temperature Ranges.

(5.3
US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)

for change, including filter.

6.3

(6.7
US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)

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