2000 Acura TL weight

Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor oil:
energy conserving, a service
classification of SJ, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When using synthetic oil, you must follow
the oil and filter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule. Additives
Your Acura does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or
longevity. It only increases the cost of operating your car. Changing the Oil and Filter
Always change the oil and filter according to the time and distance (miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and filter collect contami- nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lift for this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilledmechanic.
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
CONTINUED
Maintenance

Tires
INDICATOR LOCATION MARKS
TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
Your car's tires have wear indicators molded into the tread. When the
tread wears down to that point, you
will see a 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) wide
band running across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. A
tire that is this worn gives very little
traction on wet roads. You should replace the tire if you can see the
tread wear indicator in three or more
places around the tire. Maintenance
In addition to proper inflation,
correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
The tires were properly balanced by the factory. They may need to be
rebalanced at some time before they
are worn out. Have your dealer
check the tires if you feel a consis-
tent vibration while driving. A tire
should always be rebalanced if it is
removed from the wheel for repair. Make sure the installer balances the
wheels when you have new tires
installed. This increases riding
comfort and tire life. Your car's
original tires were dynamic or "spin"
balanced at the factory. For best
results, have the installer perform a dynamic balance.
Improper wheel weights can damage
your car's aluminum wheels. Use only Genuine Acura wheel weights for
balancing.
Maintenance
NOTICE

Emergency Towing
If you decide to tow your car with all
four wheels on the ground, make sure you use a properly-designed and
attached tow bar. Prepare the car for
towing as described above, and leave
the ignition switch in Accessory (I) so the steering wheel does not lock.
Make sure the radio and any items
plugged into the accessory power socket are turned off so they do not
run down the battery.
The steering system can be damaged if
the steering wheel is locked. Leave the ignition switch in Accessory (I), and
make sure the steering wheel turns
freely before you begin towing. Trying to lift or tow your car by the
bumpers will cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed to
support the car's weight.
Taking Care of the Unexpected
NOTICE
NOTICE

Specifications
DimensionsLength
Width Height
Wheelbase
Track Front Rear 192.9 in (4,900 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
108.1 in (2,745 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm) Capacities
Weights
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver's doorjamb.
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity Lubricant type HFC-134a(R-134a)
25-27 oz (700-750 g) ND-OIL8
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield washer
reservoir Change*1Total
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars 1.48 US gal (5.6 l ,1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5 l ,1.65 Imp qal)
4.6 US qt (4.4 l ,3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0 l , 3.5 Imp qt) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l , 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9 l , 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2 l , 6.3 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5 l , 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5 l ,4.0 Imp qt)
Capacities
Fuel tank Approx. 17.17 US gal (65.0 l ,14.30 Imp gal)
* 1 : Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 l , 0.13 Imp gal)
* 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Technical Information