1995 ACURA TL ECO mode

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work

procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

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LUBRICATION POINTS

Engine

Transmission

Brake Line (Includes Anti-lock brake line)

Power steering gearbox

Steering boots

Throttle cable end

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (Automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Intermediate shaft

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Fuel
fill
lid

Trunk hinges

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinges and hood latch

Brake pipe joint (Front and rear wheel house)

Caliper Piston seal, Dust seal,

Caliper pin, Piston

Power steering system

Differential

A/C compressor
LUBRICANT

API Service Grade: Use SH "Energy Conserving II" or SJ

"Energy Conserving" grade oil.

The oil container may also display the API Certification

mark shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline

Engines."

SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic

Transmission Fluid (ATF)*1

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid*2

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Multi-purpose grease

Honda White Lithium Grease

Rust preventives

Silicone grease

Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S*3

Hypoid gear Oil API service GL4 or GL5

Viscosity:

at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90

at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80 W-90

Compressor oil:

DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -

PR7-A01)

(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

API SERVICE LABEL
API CERTIFICATION MARK
Recommended Engine Oil

Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges

NOTE: The following information as marked *1, *2 and *3 on above chart details for 1997 model:

*1: Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect

shift quality.

*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the

life of the system.

*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid-V or S. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic

transmission fluid can cause increase wear and poor steering in cold weather.ProCarManuals.com

*' 19-3 0
10-5, 14-112 ,15-4, *' 19- 7
*117-2 2
16-3
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
*1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('9 5 - '9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n
warranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m
reliability .
For 199 6 Canad a Model :
Thi s Maintenanc e Schedul e outline s th e minimu m require d maintenanc e tha t yo u shoul d perfor m to ensur e th e trouble-fre e operatio n o f Canadia n
model . Du e to regiona l an d climacti c differences , som e additiona l servicin g ma y b e required .
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*1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('9 5 - '9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n war -
ranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d to ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Sever e Drivin g Conditions :
• Drivin g les s tha n 5 mile s ( 8 km ) pe r tri p or , i n freezin g temperatures , drivin g les s tha n 1 0 mile s (1 6 km ) pe r trip .
• Drivin g i n extremel y ho t [ove r 90° F (32°C) ] conditions .
• Extensiv e idlin g o r lon g period s o f stop-and-go driving.
• Traile r towing , drivin g wit h a car-to p carrier , o r drivin g i n mountainou s conditions .
• Drivin g o n muddy , dusty , o r de-ice d roads .
NOTE : I f th e ca r i s drive n OCCASIONALL Y unde r a "severe " condition , yo u shoul d follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 199 6 Mode l
o n page s 4- 4 an d 4-5 .
*117-2 2
16-3
*119-3 0
10-5, 14-112 ,
15-4 , *'19-7
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
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*117-22
16-3
*' 19-3 0
10-5, 14-112 ,15-4, *119- 7
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
*1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('9 5 - '9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
According to stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e to perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n war -
ranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d to ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Fo r 199 7 Canad a Model : Follo w th e Sever e Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 199 7 Mode l o n page s 4-1 0 an d 4-11 .
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*1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('95-'9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n war -
ranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Sever e Drivin g Conditions :
Drivin g les s tha n 5 mile s ( 8 km ) pe r tri p or , i n freezin g temperatures , drivin g les s tha n 1 0 miles (16 km ) pe r trip .
Drivin g in extremel y ho t [ove r 90° F (32°C) ] conditions .
Extensiv e idlin g o r lon g period s o f stop-and-g o driving .
Traile r towing , drivin g wit h a car-to p carrier , o r drivin g i n mountainou s conditions .
Drivin g o n muddy , dusty , o r de-ice d roads .
NOTE : I f th e ca r i s drive n OCCASIONALL Y unde r a "severe " condition , yo u shoul d follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 199 7 Mode l o n
page s 4- 8 an d 4-9 .
*' 17-2 2
16-3
*' 19-3 0
10-5, 14-112 ,15-4, *' 19- 7
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
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•1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('9 5 - '9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
Accordin g t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenanc e o n th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n war -
ranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d t o ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Fo r 199 7 Canad a Model : Follo w th e Sever e Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 199 7 Mode l o n page s 4-1 0 an d 4-11 .
*117-2 2
16-3
*119-3 0
10-5 , 14-112 ,15-4, *119- 7
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
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*1: Refe r t o Bas e Servic e Manua l ('9 5 - '9 7 ACUR A 2.5TL , P/ N 61SW502 )
According t o stat e an d federa l regulations , failur e t o perfor m maintenance on th e item s marke d wit h a n asteris k (* ) wil l no t voi d customer' s emissio n war -
ranties . However , Acur a recommend s tha t al l maintenanc e service s b e performe d a t th e recommende d tim e o r mileag e perio d to ensur e long-ter m reliability .
Sever e Drivin g Conditions :
• Drivin g les s tha n 5 mile s ( 8 km ) pe r tri p or , i n freezin g temperatures , drivin g les s tha n 1 0 mile s (1 6 km ) pe r trip .
• Drivin g in extremel y ho t [ove r 90° F (32°C) ] conditions .
• Extensiv e idlin g o r lon g period s o f stop-and-g o driving .
• Traile r towing , o r drivin g i n mountainou s conditions .
• Drivin g o n muddy , dusty , o r de-ice d roads .
NOTE : I f th e ca r i s drive n OCCASIONALL Y unde r a "severe " condition , yo u shoul d follo w th e Norma l Condition s Maintenanc e Schedul e fo r 199 7 Mode l o n
page s 4- 8 an d 4-9 .
*117-2 2
16-3
*119-3 0
10-5, 14-112 ,15-4, *119- 7
10-3
9-4
11-11 6
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System Description

Vacuum Connections (cont'd)

'96 model:

LEFT PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (LEFT PRIMARY

HO2S) (BANK 2 SENSOR 1)

RIGHT PRIMARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (RIGHT

PRIMARY HO2S) (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)

SECONDARY HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SECONDARY

HO2S) (SENSOR 2)

MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE (MAP) SENSOR

INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR

LEFT KNOCK SENSOR (LEFT KS) (BANK 2)

RIGHT KNOCK SENSOR (RIGHT KS) (BANK 1)

IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC) VALVE

FAST IDLE THERMO VALVE

IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW

FUEL INJECTOR

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR

FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

FUEL FILTER

FUEL PUMP (FP)

FUEL TANK

AIR CLEANER (ACL)

INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) LOW CONTROL DIAPHRAGM

VALVE

INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) LOW CONTROL SOLENOID

VALVE

INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) HIGH CONTROL DIAPHRAGM

VALVE

INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) HIGH CONTROL SOLENOID

VALVE
INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) VACUUM TANK

INTAKE AIR BYPASS (IAB) CHECK VALVE

THREE WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER (TWC)

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE AND LIFT

SENSOR

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE

EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VACUUM CONTROL

VALVE

POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) CONTROL CANISTER

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) PURGE CONTROL

DIAPHRAGM VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) PURGE CONTROL

SOLENOID VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) TWO WAY VALVE

FUEL TANK EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) VALVE

EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) PURGE FLOW SWITCH

WATER VALVE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE

WATER VALVE CONTROL DIAPHRAGM

WATER VALVE CHECK VALVEProCarManuals.com