2002 Acura CL engine oil capacity

Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
6. 7.
8.
9.
4.
5.
Engine Oil
Maint enance222
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the 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.

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T echnical Inf ormation
Specif ications
306
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
192.0 in (4,877 mm)
70.4 in (1,789 mm)
55.5 in (1,409 mm)
106.9 in (2,715 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.0 in (1,549 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
21.2 22.9 oz (600 650 g) ND-OIL8 1.48 US gal (5.6
, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
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)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
1:
2: Approx.
Front
Rear Change
Total
Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)1
2

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Accessories and Modif ications . 169
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Accessories .169
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 170
............................
Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .76
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 109
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 220
.........................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 43, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .233
..............
Air Conditioning System . 114
..............................
Maintenance .243
.................................
Usage .116, 121
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .246
...........................
Alarm, Anti-theft .149
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .310
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 267
......................................
Antif reeze .223
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .56, 189
...................................
Operation .188
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76 ..........................
Anti-thef t System .150
..........................
Appearance Care .265
............................................
Armrest .91
...............
Audio Controls, Remote . 148
................................
Audio System .127
Automatic Climate Control ........................................
System .114
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 66
Automatic Seat Belt ...................................
Tensioners .41
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 151
..............
Automatic Transmission . 178
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .306
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 230
....
Sequential SportShif t Mode . 181
.......................................
Shif ting .178
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 179
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 185
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .55, 289
............................
Jump Starting .283 ..............................
Maintenance .238
............................
Specif ications .307
..............................
Bef ore Driving .161
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,40
...........................
Beverage Holder .104
...................................
Body Repair .272
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 188
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 162
....................
Bulb Replacement .258
...........................................
Fluid .231
.......................................
Parking .102
.................
System Indicator . 55,292
........................
Wear Indicators .187
.............................
Braking System .187
........................
Break-in, New Car .162
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 67
........................
Brights, Headlights .65
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher. Front/Rear:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 232
231
219
230
17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)