2003 Acura TL oil change

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation318
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
192.9 in (4,900 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.9 in (1,420 mm)
108.1 in (2,745 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm) 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)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
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.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
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
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1:
2:17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)
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Capacities Chart .318
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
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Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .316
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Chains .266
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .235
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When to .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .289
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Changing Engine Coolant . 240
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Charging System Indicator . 59,302
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 188
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 248Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .281
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Carpeting .282
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Exterior .280
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Floor Mats .282
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Interior .282
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Leather .283
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Seat Belts .283
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Vinyl .283
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Windows .284
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Climate Control System . 118,123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 189
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Compact Spare .288
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 330
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .238
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Checking .179
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Proper Solution .238
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Replacing .240
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .285 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .324
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 330
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 332
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122,127
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Dimensions .318
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
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Engine Oil .178
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Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 200
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Disposal of Used Oil .237
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Drive Belts .259
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
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Keys .76
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Label, Certif ication .316
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Lane Change, Signaling . 71
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 15,44
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .269
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Indicator .57
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Parking .69
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Turn Signal .71
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Load Limit .184
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Lockout Prevention .80
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door .175
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Glove Box .87
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Power Door .79
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Trunk .85
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Low Coolant Level .179
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59,301
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 318.........................................
Luggage .183
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Maintenance .219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record .229
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Required Indicator .67
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Saf ety .220
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Schedule .224-228
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp .59, 303
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Memory, Driving Position . 96
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Meters, Gauges .64
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Methanol in Gasoline . 322
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Mirrors, Adjusting .94
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Moonroof .103
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Closing Manually .306
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Operation .103
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Neutral Gear Position . 193
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New Vehicle Break-in . 174
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 316 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 174
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Odometer .65
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .235
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Change, When to .224
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Checking Engine .178
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Pressure Indicator . 59,301
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .234
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .324
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OnStar .162
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 323
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Overheating, Engine .299
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuels .322
Index
K
L
NO
M
V

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: SpareTirePressure:
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 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
)
Front/Rear:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ). 233
245 247
24617.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)