2004 Acura TSX mileage

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Maint enance238
Replace automatic transmission fluid.
Replace engine coolant.
Do item in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, C.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Do item in A.
Do item in A, B, C, E. Replace automatic transmission fluid.
Do item in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,H.
Do items in A, C.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in A. Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E,F. Replace automatic transmission fluid.
Replace engine coolant.
120,000 mi/192,000 km/7 yrs,
then replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs,
then replace every 60,000mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
125,000 mi/200,000 km
130,000 mi/208,000 km
135,000 mi/216,000 km
140,000 mi/224,000 km/7 yrs
145,000 mi/232,000 km
150,000 mi/240,000 km
150,000 mi/240,000 km/9 yrs,
then replace 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
155,000 mi/248,000 km
160,000 mi/256,000 km/8 yrs
165,000 mi/264,000 km
170,000 mi/272,000 km
175,000 mi/280,000 km
9yrs
180,000 mi/288,000 km/9 yrs
180,000 mi/288,000 km/11 yrs,
then replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs
180,000 mi/288,000 km/15 yrs,
then replace every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrsCheck engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
NOTE:
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Block the rear wheels.
Fill the f uel tank.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
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 the car is to be stored for a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the car is being stored indoors).
Disconnect the battery.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a car
body wax to the painted surf aces
that mate with the door and trunk
seals.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic). Coverthecarwitha‘‘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.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your car f or 12 months
or longer, have your Acura dealer
perf orm the inspections called f or in
the 24 months 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 car has actually
reached that time or mileage.
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St oring Your Car
Maint enance293

If you are planning to take your
Acura outside the U.S. or Canada,
contact the tourist bureaus in the
areas you will be traveling in to f ind
out about the availability of unleaded
gasoline with the proper octane
rating.
If unleaded gasoline is not available,
be aware that using leaded gasoline
in your Acura will af f ect perf or-
mance and fuel mileage, and damage
its emissions controls. It will no
longer comply with U.S. and
Canadian emissions regulations, and
will be illegal to operate in North
America. To bring your car back into
compliance will require the replace-
ment of several components, such as
theoxygensensorsandthethree
way catalytic converter. These re-
placements are not covered under
warranty.
Driving in Foreign Countries
T echnical Inf ormation341

Acura dealership personnel are
trained prof essionals. They should
be able to answer all your questions.
If you encounter a problem that your
dealership does not solve to your
satisf action, please discuss it with
the dealership’s management. The
Service Manager or General
Manager can help. Almost all
problems are solved in this way.
If you are dissatisf ied with the
decision made by the dealership’s
management, contact the Acura
Customer Relations Of f ice.When you call or write, please give
us this inf ormation:
Vehicle Identif ication Number
(see page )
Name and address of the dealer
who services your car
Date of purchase
Mileage on your car
Your name, address, and tele-
phone number
A detailed description of the
problem
Name of the dealer who sold the
car to you
U.S. Owners: Canadian Owners: In Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin
Islands:
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Cust omer Relat ions Inf ormat ion
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions348
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
RELATIONS AVEC LA CLIENTÉLE
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Acura Client Services
Mail Stop 500-2N-7E
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
Tel: (800) 382-2238 Honda Canada Inc.
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8
Tel: 1-888-9-ACURA-9
Fax: Toll-free 1-877-939-0909
Toronto (416) 287-4776
Vortex Motor Corp.
Bella International
P.O. Box 190816
San Juan, PR 00919-0816
Tel:(787) 250-4327

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provides
coverageforaslongasthepur-
chaser of the muf f ler owns the car.
this warranty gives up
to 100 percent credit toward a
replacement battery. covers
your new car, except for the battery,
emissions control systems, and
accessories, against def ects in
materials and workmanship.
these two
warranties cover your car’s emis-
sions control systems. Time, mileage,
and coverage are conditional. Please
read the warranty manual for exact
inf ormation. a seat
belt that f ails to f unction properly is
coveredfortheusefullifeof thecar.
all exterior body panels are
covered f or rust-through f rom the
inside f or the specif ied time period
with no mileage limit.
Your new Acura is covered by these
warranties:
Acura accessories are covered under
this warranty. Time and mileage
limits depend on the type of
accessory and other f actors. Please
read your warranty manual f or
details.covers all Acura
replacement parts against defects in
materials and workmanship. provides prorated
coverage f or a replacement battery
purchased f rom an Acura dealer.
Restrictions and exclusions apply to
all these warranties. Please read the
2004 Acura Warranty Inf ormation
booklet that came with your car f or
precise inf ormation on warranty
coverages. Your Acura’s original
tires are covered by their
manuf acturer. Tire warranty
inf ormation is in a separate booklet.
Please ref er to the 2004 Warranty
Manual that came with your car.
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
Warranty Coverages
Warrant y and Cust omer Relat ions
Replacement Muf f ler L if et imeLimited Warranty
Original Equipment Bat t ery L imit ed Warranty
New Car Limited Warranty
Emissions Cont rol Syst ems Def ect sWarrant y and EmissionsPerf ormance Warranty Seat Belt Limited Warranty
Rust Perf orat ion L imit ed Warrant y
Accessory Limited Warranty
Replacement Part s L imit edWarranty Replacement Bat t ery L imit ed
Warranty
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CONT INUED
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 270
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Fabric, Cleaning .299
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Fan, Interior .115
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 184
Filter .........................
Dust and Pollen .270
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Oil .246
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 75
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 305
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 256..........................................
Brake .259
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Clutch .260
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Manual Transmission . 257
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Power Steering .260
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Windshield Washer . 255
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Folding Rear Seat .94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 341
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Fuel .184
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Fill Door and Cap .185
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Oxygenated .340
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Tank, Filling the .184
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Fuses, Checking the .324
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 190
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Gasohol .340
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Gasoline .184
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Gauge .67
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Octane Requirement . 184
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Tank, Filling the .184
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Economy, Fuel .190
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Emergencies on the Road . 303
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Battery, Jump Starting . 312
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Brake System Indicator . 321
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Changing a Flat Tire . 305
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Charging System Indicator . 318
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Checking the Fuses . 324
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 317
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 319
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 322
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Overheated Engine . 315
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .75
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Emergency Towing .328
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Emissions Controls .342
Engine ............................................
Belts .272
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .60, 319
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,317
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 244...............................
Overheating .315
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Specif ications .335
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Speed Limiter . 202,209
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Starting .199
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Engine Speed Limiter . 202,209
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Ethanol in Gasoline .340
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 342
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 296
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