1995 ACURA TL oil viscosity

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.

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21
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

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

check for oil leakage.ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance
Differential Oi l
NOTE : Chec k th e differentia l oi l wit h engin e OFF , an d
th e vehicl e 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 .
WASHERReplace .Proper Leve r
OI L FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
2. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fil l 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
oil fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
3. I f th e differentia l oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n plug ,
an d drai n th e oil .
DRAI N PLU G
3 9 N- m (4. 0 kgf-m , 2 9 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R Replace .
OI L FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
4. Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d refil l
th e differentia l oi l t o th e prope r level .
NOTE :
• Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d a t ever y
oi l change .
• Clea n th e drai n plu g befor e reinstalling . 5
. Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
Oi l Capacit y
1.0 5 (1.1 1 U S qt , 0.9 2 Im p qt ) a t oi l chang e
1.10 (1.1 6 U S qt , 0.9 7 Im p qt ) a t overhau l
Recommende d oil :
Hypoi d gea r oi l
AP I Classificatio n GL 4 o r GL 5
viscosity :
SAE 9 0 abov e 0° F (-18°C )
SA E 8 0 W - 9 0 belo w 0° F (-18°C )
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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:

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.

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

the engine for more than three minutes, then check

for oil leakage.ProCarManuals.com

Maintenance
Differential Oi l
NOTE : Chec k th e oi l wit h engin e OFF , an d th e vehicl e
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 .
Proper Leve l
OIL FILLE R PLU G44 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
2. Th e oi l leve l mus t b e u p t o th e fil l 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 plu g wit h a ne w washer .
3 . I f th e differentia l oi l i s dirty , remov e th e drai n plug ,
an d drai n th e oil .
OIL FILLE R PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R
Replace .
DRAI N PLU G
4 4 N- m (4. 5 kgf-m , 3 3 Ibf-ft )
WASHE R
Replace .
4. Reinstal l th e drai n plu g wit h a ne w washer , an d refil l
th e differentia l oi l t o th e prope r level .
NOTE :
• Th e drai n plu g washe r shoul d b e replace d a t ever y
oi l change .
• Clea n th e drai n plu g befor e reinstalling . 5
. Reinstal l th e oi l fille r plu g wit h a ne w washer .
Oi l Capacit y
0.9 5 (1.0 0 U S qt , 0.8 4 Im p qt) at oi l chang e
1.05 (1.1 1 U S qt , 0.9 2 Im p qt ) a t overhau l
Recommende d oil :
Hypoi d gea r oi l
AP I Classificatio n GL 4 o r GL 5
viscosity :
SAE 9 0 abov e 0°F (-18°C )
SA E 8 0 W - 9 0 belo w 0° F (-18°C )
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