2004 Acura RL change time

Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your Acura
dealer) is required to remove the
f ilter.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1.
2.3.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
Maint enance253
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER OIL FILTER

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park.
If you need to park your car f or an
extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your car back on the road. If
possible, store your car indoors.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
If you store your car f or 1 year or
longer, have your Acura dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 2 years/30,000 miles (48,000 km)
maintenance schedule (Normal
Conditions) as soon as you take it
out of storage (see page ). The
replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals. Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield. If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground. Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
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Maint enance
St oring Your Car
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Tachometer .63
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 292
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 307
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Tape Player .139, 159
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Emissions Control Systems . 345
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Oxygenated Fuels .343
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .347
.......................
Temperature Gauge .65
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Thef t Deterrent System . 181
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Thef t Protection .180
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 347
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Time, Setting the . 108,158
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Timing Belt .279
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Tire Chains .285
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .342
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 309
...............................................
Tires .279
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Air Pressure .280
...................................
Balancing .282
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Side Airbags .49
How the Side Airbag Cutof f ...........
Indicator Light Works . 51
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How Your Side Airbags Work . 49
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .........................
Replacement in .291
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Signaling Turns .71
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Ski Sleeve .101
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Snow Tires .285
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 300
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Sound System .134, 151
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .308
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Specif ications .339
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 269
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Specif ications Charts . 338
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Speed Control .182
...................................
Speedometer .63
.......................................
Spotlights .116
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 47
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 52
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
How the SRS Indicator Light .......................................
Works .50
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How Your Airbags Work . 47,49 ........................
SRS Components .47
..................................
SRS Service .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 82
.......................
Starting the Engine .217
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .217
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With a Dead Battery . 316
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State Emissions Testing . 348
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 319
Steering Wheel ................................
Adjustments .76
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Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
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Position Memory .98
...........
Stereo Sound System . 134,151
...........................
Storing Your Car .297
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Sun Visor .112
........................
Sunglasses Holder .109
Supplemental Restraint ............................
System .9 ,47, 49
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Service Precautions .52
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Servicing .52
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SRS Indicator .50 ,59
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System Components . 47
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Tensioners, Seat Belts . 45
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Synthetic Oil .252
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