2001 Acura Integra oil type

Break-i
n Period , Gasolin e

Break-i n Perio d

Help assure your car's future
reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive
during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period: Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid

acceleration.
Avoid hard braking. New brakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use for the first 200 miles (300

km).
Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
interval shown in the maintenance

schedule.

You should follow these same re-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined.
Gasolin
e
Your Acura is designed to operate on
unleaded gasoline.

We recommend gasolines containing detergent additives that help prevent
fuel system and engine deposits.
Using gasoline containing lead will damage your car's emissions
controls. This contributes to air

pollution.

In Canada, some gasolines contain an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emissions control system performance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on. If this happens, contact yourauthorized Acura dealer for service. (SE, LS and GS models)
Use an unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 86 or higher.
Use of a lower octane gasoline can
cause a persistent, heavy metallic
rapping noise in the engine that can
lead to mechanical damage.
(GS-R and Type-R models)
Use a premium unleaded gasoline
with a pump octane number of 91 or higher.
If you are unable to find premium
unleaded gasoline, you may substi-
tute an unleaded regular gasoline.
The engine will compensate for the lower octane, but you may notice aslight decrease in power as a result.

Before Drivin g

Engin
e Oi l
Syntheti c Oi l
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 intervalsgiven in the maintenance schedule. Additive
s
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. Changin
g th e Oi l an d Filte r
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 skilled

mechanic.

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Maintenanc e

Engin
e Oi l

5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m)
6. Refil
l the engine with the recom-

mended oil.

Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):

(SE,
LS,
GS)

4.0 US qt (3.8 ,3.3 Imp qt)

(GS-R,Type-R)

4.2 US qt (4.0 , 3.5 Imp qt)

7. Replac
e the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and reinspect your
work.
8. Let the engine run for several minutes and check the drain boltand oil filter for leaks.
9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose ofthe used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
Maintenance

NOTIC
E

Hoo
d Latch , Spar k Plug s
Hoo d Latc h
Clean the hood latch assembly with a
mild cleaner, then lubricate it with a
multipurpose grease. Lubricate all
the moving parts (as shown), including the pivot. Follow the timeand distance recommendations in
the Maintenance Schedule. If you are not sure how to clean and grease
the latch, contact your Acura dealer. Spar
k Plug s
The spark plugs in your car are a special platinum-tipped design for
longer life. They need to be replaced every 7 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km), whichever comes first. Replacement
SPARK PLU G CA P
1. GS-R and Type-R only: Remove the four nuts, then
remove the plug wire cover.
2. Clean up any dirt and oil around the spark plug caps.
3. Remove the spark plug cap by pulling it straight out.

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Maintenanc e

LATC
H ASSEMBL Y

Ai
r Conditionin g Syste m

Optional for Canadian Type-R model

Your car's air conditioning is a sealed system. Any major maintenance,
such as recharging, should be done
by a qualified mechanic. You can do a couple of things to make sure the
air conditioning works efficiently. Periodically check the engine's
radiator and air conditioning condenser for leaves, insects, and
dirt stuck to the front surface. These
block the air flow and reduce cooling efficiency. Use a light spray from a
hose or a soft brush to remove them.

The condenser and radiator fins bend
easily. Only use a low-pressure spray
or soft-bristle brush to clean them.

Run the air conditioning at least once a week during the cold weather
months. Run it for at least ten
minutes while you are driving at asteady speed with the engine at
normal operating temperature. This circulates the lubricating oil con-
tained in the refrigerant. If the air conditioning does not get as
cold as before, have your dealer
check the system. Recharge the
system with Refrigerant HFC-134a
(R-134a). (See Specifications on page 254.)

Whenever you have the air conditioning

system serviced, make sure the service

facility uses a refrigerant recycling
system. This system captures the
refrigerant for reuse. Releasing
refrigerant into the atmosphere can

damage the environment.

Maintenanc e
NOTIC
E
NOTIC E

AI
R CONDITIONIN G
CONDENSE R

Specifications
Technical Informatio n
*
1
: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6 ,0.13 Imp gal)

* 2: SE, LS,GS

* 3: GS-R,Type-R
* 4: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
*
1 : SE, LS, GS
* 2: GS-R, Type-R
* 3 : GS-R
* 4: Type-R

*
1 : SE, LS, GS, GS-R
* 2 : Type-R

page191 .

Specification
s

Technica l Informatio n

page 246
page 247

* : Except high-mount brake light installed in rear spoiler
*
1 : SE
* 2 : LS, GS, GS-R
* 3 : Type-R
*
: Type-R
*
1 : Type-R
* 2 : SE, LS, GS, GS-R

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Head Restraints........................... 10

Seat Belts........................................ 8

Seats & Seat-Backs...................... 10
Safety Labels, Location of.............. 50
Safety Messages................................ ii Seat Belts..................................... 8, 42 Additional Information................ 42
Cleaning...................................... 221
Lap/Shoulder Belt................ 16,
42

Maintenance................................. 4
3
Reminder Light and Beeper................................ 42,

54

System Components...................
. 42
Use During Pregnancy................ 19
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt.... 16
Seats, Adjusting the................... 13, 79

Serial Number................................ 252

Service Intervals............................ 164
Service Manual*............................ 271 Service Station Procedures.......... 124
Setting the Clock............................. 88
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 140
Shift Lock Release......................... 143Shifting The Automatic Transmission.. 140 The 5-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 138
Side Marker Lights, Bulb
Replacement in.......................... 210

Signaling Turns................................ 63

Snow Tires...................................... 204

Solvent-type Cleaners.................... 218
Sound System................................. 102

Spare Tire Inflating....................................... 226
Specifications............................. 255
Spark Plugs, Replacing................. 189
Specifications Charts..................... 254

Speed Control................................... 67
Speedometer.................................... 58
Spotlights.......................................... 92

SRS, Additional Information........... 45
Additional Safety Precautions.... 48
How Your Airbags Work............ 45
How the SRS Indicator Light
Works........................................ 47

SRS Components......................... 45 SRS Service................................... 47
SRS Indicator............................. 47, 55
Stat

e Emission
s Testing............... 263
START (Ignition Key Position)..... 74 Starting the Engine........................ 137

In Cold Weather at High
Altitude................................... 137

With a Dead Battery................. 233

Steam Coming from Engine......... 236

Steering Wheel
Adjustment................................... 66

Anti-theft Column Lock.............. 74

Stereo Sound System.................... 102

Storing Your Car............................ 216

Supplemental Restraint
System.................................. 9, 45
Servicing....................................... 47

SRS Indicator.......................... 47, 55

Synthetic Oil................................... 175
Tachometer...................................... 58
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in....... 212
Taking Care of the Unexpected................................ 225
Tape Player..................................... 115

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