2004 Acura TSX maintenance

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Maint enance
Required Maintenance Record (f or Normal and Severe Schedules)
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5,000 mi
10,000 mi
15,000 mi
20,000 mi
25,000 mi
30,000 mi35,000 mi
40,000 mi
45,000 mi
50,000 mi
55,000 mi
60,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp
You or the servicing dealer can record all completed maintenance here, whether you follow the schedule for normal conditions (page ) or severe
conditions (page ). Keep the receipts for all work done on your car.
8,000 km
16,000 km
24,000 km
32,000 km
(or 1 year)
40,000 km
48,000 km 56,000 km
64,000 km
(or 2 years)
72,000 km
80,000 km
88,000 km
96,000 km
(or 3 years)
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65,000 mi
70,000 mi
75,000 mi
80,000 mi
85,000 mi
90,000 mi95,000 mi
100,000 mi
105,000 mi
110,000 mi
115,000 mi
120,000 mi
Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp
104,000 km
112,000 km
120,000 km
128,000 km
(or 4 years)
136,000 km
144,000 km 152,000 km
160,000 km
(or 5 years)
168,000 km
176,000 km
184,000 km
192,000 km
(or 6 years)
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125,000 mi
130,000 mi
135,000 mi
140,000 mi
145,000 mi
150,000 mi155,000 mi
160,000 mi
165,000 mi
170,000 mi
175,000 mi
180,000 mi
200,000 km
208,000 km
216,000 km
224,000 km
(or 7 years)
232,000 km
240,000 km Signature or dealer stamp
Signature or dealer stamp
248,000 km
256,000 km
(or 8 years)
264,000 km
272,000 km
280,000 km
288,000 km
(or 9 years)
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Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the page given.
Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Windshield washer f luid Check
the level in the reservoir monthly.
If weather conditions cause you to
use the washers f requently, check
the reservoir each time you stop
f or f uel. See page .Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page . Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, brake lights, and
license plate light monthly. See
page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page .187
189
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256 259 273
280
Owner Maintenance Checks
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Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight as shown
on the chart. When using synthetic
oil, you must f ollow the oil and f ilter
change intervals given in the
maintenance schedule.
The oil’s viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Select the oil f or your car according
to this chart.
5W-30 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Acura, to
improve cold weather starting, and
to help your engine use less f uel. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil
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API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature

Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the car. The car 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. 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.
Your Acura does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
1.
Changing the Oil and Filter
A dditives
Engine Oil
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Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap.Remove the oil drain bolt and
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it. 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.
Remove the bolt with a wrench,
then remove the maintenance
cover under the vehicle.
3.
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4.
5.
6.
Engine Oil
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OIL FILTER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
BOLT
COVER

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.Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then 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 the maintenance cover and
tighten the bolt securely.
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8.
9. 10.
11.
12.
Maint enance
Engine Oil
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33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 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.