2005 Acura RL oil viscosity

Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the left valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Install the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
Oil is major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
CONT INUED
Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
305
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature

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Paddle Shif ters .267
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Panel Brightness Control . 109
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Park Gear Position .266
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Parking .266
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Parking Brake .151
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 61,350
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 373
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PGM-FI System .372
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Power Door Locks .116
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Power Socket Locations . 156
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Power Windows .145
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 20
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
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Protecting Children .36
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 60,348
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 366
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Luggage, Storing .257
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Maintenance .289
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Main Items .299
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Minder .291
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .298
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Record .301-302
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Saf ety .290
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Schedule .291-300
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Sub Items .300
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 60,349
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Memory, Driving Position . 124
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Message Display .76
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Message Indicator .66
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Methanol in Gasoline . 248
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Mirrors, Adjusting .122
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Modif ications .255
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 256
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Moonroof .147-150 ................................................
MP 3 .193
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 248
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Odometer .70
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Odometer, Trip .70
Oil ........................
Change, How to .306
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Change, When to .291
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Checking Engine .253
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Lif e, Engine .291
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Pressure Indicator . 60,348
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .305
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ON (Ignition Switch Position) . 115
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .371 ............................................
OnStar .217
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Outside Mirrors .123
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 71
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Overheating, Engine .345
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 298
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Oxygenated Fuels .248
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Neutral Gear Position . 266
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New Vehicle Break-in . 248
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 364
Index
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Snow .329
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Specif ications .367
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Tools, Tire Changing . 337
Torque Distribution Monitor .................................
(SH-AWD) .272
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .283
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Emergency Wrecker . 360
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Equipment and Accessories . 284
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Weight Limit .283
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TPMS .277
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Trailer Loading .283
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Trailer Towing Tips .287
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .310
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Fluid Selection .310
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Identif ication Number . 364
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Shif ting the Automatic . 265
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Treadwear .336
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Trip Meter .70
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Trunk .117
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Emergency Opener . 118
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Opening the .117
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Open Monitor Indicator . 13,77
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Turn Signals .104 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .335
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 368
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Unleaded Gasoline .248
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 307
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 258
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Vehicle Dimensions .366
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 364
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .281
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VSA System Indicator . 63,281
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 63,281
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VSA Of f Switch .282
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Vehicle Storage .333
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VIN .364
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Viscosity, Oil .305
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 55....................
Warranty Coverages .379
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 310
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Operation .102
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 111
............
Alignment and Balance . 327
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Compact Spare .336
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Nut Wrench .338
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .146
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Operating the Power . 145
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Rear, Def ogger .110
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .102
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Def roster .165
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Washers .102
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .323
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Operation .102
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Summer/Winter Position . 103
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Worn Tires .326
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 360
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Rear Differential Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
SpareTirePressure: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid: Transfer Assembly Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (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 ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front:
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement.
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only. SH-AWD clutch case
Capacity:
SH-AWD differential case0.77 US qt (0.73
)
310 305
311
19.4 US gal (73
)
312
2.8 US qt (2.7
)