1995 ACURA TL check oil

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

-20

An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for

improved fuel economy and year-round protection in

the car. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in your

area is limited to the temperature range shown on the

chart.

API SERVICE LABEL

4.
API CERTIFICATION MARK

Run the engine for more than three minutes, then

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Oil Pressur e Engin
e Oi l Temperatur e Switc h
Testin gTestin g
If th e oi l pressur e warnin g ligh t stay s o n wit h th e engin e
running , chec k th e engin e oi l level . I f th e oi l leve l i s cor -
rect :
1 . Connec t a tachometer .
2 . Remov e th e engin e oi l pressur e switc h an d instal l
a n oi l pressur e gauge .
3 . Star t th e engine . Shu t i t of f immediatel y i f th e
gaug e register s n o oi l pressure . Repai r th e proble m
before continuing .
4. Allo w th e engin e to reac h operatin g temperatur e (fa n
come s o n a t leas t twice) . Th e pressur e shoul d be :
Engin e Oi l Temperature : 176° F (80°C )
Engin e Oi l Pressure :
A t Idle : 7 0 kP a (0. 7 kgf/cm
2,1 0 psi )
minimu m
At 3,00 0 rpm : 34 0 kP a (3. 5 kgf/cm2,5 0 psi )
minimu m
• I f oi l pressur e i s withi n specifications , replac e th e
oi l pressur e switc h an d recheck .
• I f oi l pressur e i s NO T withi n specifications , inspec t
th e oi l pum p (se e pag e 8-12 ).
ADAPTE R(1/8"-28 BSPT )
ENGIN E OI L PRESSUR ESWITCH MOUNTIN GHOLE
OIL PRESSUR E
GAUG E
1. Remov e th e engin e oi l temperatur e switc h fro m th e
righ t cylinde r hea d cove r (se e pag e 6-12 ).
2 . Suspen d th e engin e oi l temperatur e switc h in a con -
taine r o f engin e oi l a s shown .
ENGINE OI LTEMPERATUR ESWITCH
THERMOMETE R
ENGINEOIL
3. Hea t th e engin e oi l an d chec k th e temperatur e wit h
a thermometer .
CAUTION : D o no t le t th e thermomete r touc h th e
botto m of th e ho t container .
4 . Measur e th e resistanc e betwee n th e A an d B termi -
nal s accordin g to th e table .
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Radiator

Cap Testing

1. Remove the radiator cap, wet its seal with engine

coolant, then install it on the pressure tester.

2. Apply a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95-1.25 kgf/cm2,

14- 18
psi).

3. Check for a drop in pressure.

4. If the pressure drops, replace the cap.

RADIATOR PRESSURE TESTER

(Commercially available)
Testing

RADIATOR

CAP

SMALL ADAPTOR

(for 32 mm neck, low profile)
1. Wait until the engine is cool, then carefully remove

the
radiator
cap and
fill
the
radiator
with
engine

coolant to the top of the filler neck.

2. Attach the pressure tester to the radiator and apply

a pressure of 93-123 kPa (0.95 - 1.25 kgf/cm2, 14 -

18
psi).

3. Inspect for engine coolant leaks and a drop in pres-

sure.

4. Remove the tester and reinstall the radiator cap.

NOTE: Check for engine oil in the coolant and/or

coolant in the engine oil.

SMALL ADAPTOR

(for 32 mm neck, low profile)

RADIATOR PRESSURE

TESTER

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Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

NOTE: If this symptom is intermittent, check for a loose fuse No. 1 (BACK UP

LIGHTS, METER LIGHTS, 10 A) in the under-dash fuse/relay box, a poor con-

nection at PCM terminal A7, or an intermittent open in the GRN/RED wire

between the PCM (A7) and the gauge assembly.

Is the low oil pressure light on?

Try to start the engine.

Does the engine start?

Check for an open in the wire or

bulb (MIL line):

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2. Connect the PCM connector ter-

minal A7 to body ground with a

jumper wire.

3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Is the MIL on?

Substitute a known-good PCM,

and recheck. If symptom/indica-

tion goes away, replace the origi-

nal
PCM.
— Repair short or open in the

wire between NO. 1 (BACK-UP

LIGHTS, METER LIGHTS) (10

A) fuse and gauge assembly.

— Replace No. 1 (BACK-UP

LIGHTS, METER LIGHTS) (10 A)

fuse.

PCM CONNECTOR A (26P)

Check for an open in the wires

(PG1, PG2 lines):

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2. Measure voltage between

body ground and PCM con-

nector terminals A12 and A25

individually.
Wire side of female terminals

Is there less than 1.0 V?
Repair open in the wire(s)

between PCM and G101 (located

at intake manifold) that had

more than 1.0 V.

PCM CONNECTOR A (26P)

JUMPER WIRE

Wire side of female terminals
Repair open in the wires

between PCM (A7) and gauge

assembly.

Replace the MIL bulb.
Substitute a known-good PCM

and recheck. If symptom/indica-

tion goes away, replace the origi-

nal
PCM.
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp

(MIL) never comes on (even for

two seconds) after ignition is

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CHECK BALL

CHECK BALLS

CHECK BALL

FILTERS
CHOKE

MAIN VALVE BODY

(Sectional View)

SPRING SPECIFICATIONS

Unit: mm (in)

No.
Spring

4-3 kick-down valve spring

3-4 shift valve spring

2-3 shift valve spring

1-2 shift valve spring

CPC valve spring
Standard (New)

Wire Dia.

1.1 (0.043)

0.8(0.031)

0.8(0.031)

0.9 (0.035)

1.0(0.039)
O.D.

7.1 (0.280)

6.6 (0.260)

6.6 (0.260)

7.6 (0.299)

6.8 (0.268)
Free Length

51.3(2.020)

42.1 (1.657)

42.1 (1.657)

55.5(2.185)

34.3(1.350)
No. of Coils

22.5

22.0

22.0

24.0

14.2
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CHECK BAL L
CHECK BALL S
CHEC K BALL S
FILTER S CHOK
E
SPRIN G SPECIFICATION SUnit: m m (in )
No.Sprin g
4-3 kick-dow n valv e sprin g
3-4 shif t valv e sprin g
2-3 shif t valv e sprin g
1-2 shif t valv e sprin g
Main orific e contro l valv e sprin g
Standar d (New )
Wire Dia .
1.1 (0.043 )
0. 8 (0.031 )
0.8(0.031 )
0. 9 (0.035 )
1.0(0.039 )
O.D.
7.1 (0.280 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
7. 6 (0.299 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
Free Lengt h
44.6(1.756 )
42. 1 (1.657 )
42. 1 (1.657 )
55. 5 (2.185 )
42.0(1.654 )
No. o f Coil s
22.5
22.0
22. 0
24. 0
21. 6
CHEC K BALL S
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ATF Pum p Bod y — '96 Mode l
Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembl y
NOTE:
Clean al l part s thoroughl y i n solven t o r carbureto r cleaner , an d dr y wit h compresse d air .
Blo w ou t al l passages .
Replac e th e valv e bod y a s a n assembl y if an y part s ar e wor n o r damaged .
Chec k al l valve s fo r fre e movement . I f an y fai l t o slid e freely , se e Valv e Bod y Repai r o n pag e 14-146 .
Coa t al l part s wit h AT F durin g assembly .
Instal l th e filte r i n th e directio n shown .
FILTERReplace .
LOCK-U P TIMIN GVALVE
VALV E CA P
ROLLE R
TORQU E CONVERTE RCHECK VALV E
SPRING SPECIFICATION SUnit: m m (in )
No.Sprin g
Lock-u p timin g valv e sprin g
Lock-u p contro l valv e sprin g
Relief valv e sprin g
Torqu e converte r chec k valv e sprin g
Standar d (New )
Wire Dia .
0.8(0.031 )
0.7 (0.028 )
0.7 (0.028 )
0.7 (0.028 )
0. 9 (0.035 )
1.1 (0.043 )
O.D.
6.6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
6.6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
8.4(0.331 )
8.4(0.331 )
Free Lengt h
61.2(2.409 )
36.3(1.429)
37.5(1.476 )
38.5(1.516)
56.5 (2.224 )
41.8(1.646 )
No. o f Coil s
38.5
14. 1
24. 6
24. 6
22. 4
15.7
RELIE F VALV E
SLEEV E
SPRING SEA TLOCK-U P CONTRO L VALV E
ATF PUM P BOD YInspec t fo r wear , scratche sand scoring .
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ATF Pum p Bod y — '97 - '9 8 Model s
Disassembly/Inspection/Reassembl y
NOTE:
Clean al l part s thoroughl y in solven t o r carbureto r cleaner , an d dr y wit h compresse d air .
Blow ou t al l passages .
Replac e th e valv e bod y a s a n assembl y i f an y part s ar e wor n o r damaged .
Chec k al l valve s fo r fre e movement . I f an y fai l t o slid e freely , se e Valv e Bod y Repai r o n pag e 14-146 .
Coat al l part s wit h AT F durin g assembly .
Install th e filte r i n th e directio n shown .
FILTER
Replace . AT
F PUM P BOD Y
Inspec t fo r wear , scratche sand scoring .
TORQUE CONVERTERCHECK VALVE
ROLLE R
SLEEVE
LOCK-U P CONTRO L VALV E -SPRIN
G SEA T
SPRIN G SPECIFICATION SUnit: m m (in )
No.Sprin g
Lock-u p timin g valv e sprin g
Lock-u p contro l valv e sprin g
Relie f valv e sprin g
Torqu e converte r chec k valv e sprin g
Standar d (New )
Wire Dia .
0.8(0.031 )
0. 7 (0.028 )
0. 7 (0.028 )
0. 7 (0.028 )
0. 9 (0.035 )
1.2(0.047 )
O.D.
6.6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
6. 6 (0.260 )
8.4(0.331 )
8.4(0.331 )
Free Lengt h
61.2 (2.409 )
38.6(1.520 )
39.3(1.547 )
40.0(1.575)
56.5 (2.224 )
35.7 (1.406 )
No. o f Coil s
38.5
17. 6
17. 6
17. 6
22. 4
14. 5
VALV E CA P
RELIEF VALV E
LOCK-U P TIMIN GVALV E
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