2001 Acura RL oil capacity

Engine Oil

4. Install a new oil filter according to
instructions that come with it.

5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,

then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
33 lbf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m)

6. Refill the engine with the recom-

mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
4.9 US qt (4.6 , 4.0 Imp qt)

7. Replace 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 bolt
and 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
NOTICE

Specifications

* 1
: Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the

engine.

Reserve tank capacity:

0.172 US gal (0.65 l , 0.143 Imp gal)

* 2 : Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

Technical Information

Index

Accessories and Modifications.... 174 Accessories................................. 174
Additional Safety Precautions.. 175Modifications............................. 175
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
Position)........................................ 80
Accessory Power Socket.............. 115
Additives, Engine Oil..................... 218
Airbag (SRS).......................... 9, 43, 45
Air Cleaner Element...................... 231
Air Conditioning Filter.................. 242
Air Conditioning System............... 122 Maintenance............................... 241
Usage..................................124, 129
Air Outlets (Vents)........................ 122
Air Pressure, Tires........................ 243
Alarm, Anti-theft............................ 164
Alcohol in Gasoline........................ 306
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning........ 265
Antifreeze....................................... 221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) Indicator................................ 56, 189Operation.................................... 188
Anti-theft, Audio System............... 164
Anti-theft Steering Column
Lock...............................................80

Anti-theft System........................... 165

Appearance Care........................... 263

Armrest............................................. 97

Ashtrays.......................................... 117

Audio Controls, Remote................ 163

Audio System................................. 136
Automatic Climate Control
System......................................... 122

Automatic Lighting.......................... 64
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners.................................... 41
Automatic Speed Control................ 73
Automatic Transmission............... 182
Capacity, Fluid........................... 302

Checking Fluid Level................228

Shifting........................................ 182

Shift Lever Position Indicator.. 182
Shift Lever Positions................. 182
Shift Lock Release..................... 185 Battery
Charging SystemIndicator............................ 54, 286
Jump Starting............................. 280 Maintenance............................... 236
Specifications............................. 303
Before Driving............................... 167
Belts, Seat..................................... 8, 40
Beverage Holder............................ 112
Body Repair.................................... 270

Brakes
Anti-lock System (ABS)............ 188
Break-in, New Linings .............. 168
Bulb Replacement..................... 256
Fluid............................................229

Parking........................................ 109
System Indicator.................. 54, 289
Wear Indicators......................... 187
Braking System.............................. 187
Break-in, New Car......................... 168
Brightness Control, Instruments... 66
Brights, Headlights......................... 63

CONTINUED

Index

Fluid Selection............................ 228

Identification Number............... 301
Shifting the Automatic.............. 182

Treadwear...................................... 304

Trip Meter........................................ 59

Trunk................................................. 86
Emergency Trunk Opener......... 87

Opening the.................................. 86

Open Monitor Light.................... 57
Turn Signals..................................... 66

Underside. Cleaning...................... 269

Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 271

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 304

Unleaded Gasoline......................... 168

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 267

Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 220

Vanity Mirror................................. 114

Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 177

Vehicle Dimensions....................... 302
Vehicle Identification Number..... 300
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
System..................................... 191

VSA System Indicator........ 56, 192
VSA
Activation Indicator.... 56, 191
VSA Off Switch.......................... 192

Vehicle Storage.............................. 261

Ventilation...................................... 122

VIN.................................................. 300

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 267
Viscosity, Oil................................... 218

WARNING, Explanation of.............. ii

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 50

Warranty Coverages*................... 316

Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 227
Operation...................................... 70

Washing.......................................... 264
Waxing and Polishing................... 265

Wheels Adjusting the Steering................ 71
Alignment and Balance............. 246

Cleaning Aluminum Alloys....... 265
Compact Spare........................... 272

Wrench....................................... 274

Windows
Cleaning...................................... 267

Operating the Power................. 106

Rear, Defogger............................ 71
Windshield Cleaning........................................ 68
Defroster............................ 128,
133

Washers........................................
70

Wipers, Windshield

Changing Blades........................ 239

Operation...................................... 68

Wood Trim..................................... 267
Worn Tires..................................... 245

Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 296
* U.S. and Canada only

Service Information Summary

Gasoline:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 US gal (68 l ,15.0 Imp gal)
Recommended Engine Oil:
API Service SJ "Energy Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30
viscosity (see page 217 ).
Oil change capacity (including

filter):

4.9 US qt (4.6 l , 4.0 Imp qt)
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
a DEXRON ®
lll ATF as a

temporary replacement (see page 228). Power Steering Fluid:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of

power steering fluid as a

temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 230 ).
Brake Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page 230 ). Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Front/Rear:
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm2)
Spare Tire Pressure:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)