2006 ACURA CSX oil level

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3-7
Maintenance Main Items
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every
year.
NOTE:


 Replace the brake fluid every 3 years independent of the maintenance messages in the information display.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2 or 3, only if they are noisy.

















A Replace engine oil (see page 8-10).
Engine oil capacity without oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
B Replace engine oil and oil filter (see page 8-11). Engine oil capacity with oil filter:
K20Z2: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
K20Z3: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
Check front and rear brakes (see page 19-3). Check pad and disc for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-7). Check the number of clicks (8 to 10) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf,
44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-5). Check steering linkage.
Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Inspect suspension components (see page 18-3). Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-4). Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see page 19-37). Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage or leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids. Engine coolant (see page 10-7)
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-231)
Manual transmission fluid (MTF)
5M/T (see page 13-5), 6M/T (see page 13-82)
Clutch fluid (see page 12-7)
Brake fluid (see page 19-9)
Windshield washer fluid (see page 22-234)
Inspect exhaust system: K20Z2 (see page 9-13), K20Z3 (see page 9-14)
Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
Inspect fuel lines (see page 11-326) and connections (see page 11-328). Check for loose connections, cra cks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( ) will
not void the client’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.
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Symptom Diagnostic procedure Also check for
8-5
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Excessive engine oil
consumption
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.Verify that the engine oil filler cap, the oil drain
bolt, and the oil filter are tight.
Check for oil leaks.
Check for worn valve guide(s) (see page 6-55) or
worn valve stem seal(s) (see page 6-54).
Check for damaged or worn piston ring(s)
(see page 7-21).
Check for damaged or worn engine internal parts
(cylinder wall, pistons, etc.) (see page 7-16).
Low oil pressure indicator does
not come on with the ignition
switch in ON (II) 1.
2.Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit
troubleshooting (Open) (see page 8-7).
Test the oil pressure switch (see page 8-9). An open in the wire
between the engine
control module (ECM)/
powertrain control
module (PCM) and the
oil pressure switch
Low oil pressure indicator stays
on 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.Check the engine oil level.
Do the low oil pressure indicator circuit
troubleshooting (Short) (see page 8-8).
Test the oil pressure switch (see page 8-9).
Check the engine oil pressure (see page 8-10).
Check the oil filter for clogging.
Check the oil screen for clogging.
Check the relief valve (see page 8-15).
Testtheoilpump(seepage8-17). A wire shorted to
ground between the
ECM/PCM and the oil
pressure switch
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Engine Oil Temperature: 80 °C (176 °F)
Engine Oil Pressure:
At Idle: 70 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm , 10 psi) min.
At 3,000 rpm: 300 kPa (3.1 kgf/cm , 44 psi) min.
K20Z2 engine
Capacity
AtOilChange:4.0L(4.2USqt)
At Oil Change including Filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt)
After Engine Overhaul: 5.3 L (5.6 US qt)
K20Z3 engine
Capacity
AtOilChange:4.2L(4.4USqt)
At Oil Change including Filter: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt)
After Engine Overhaul: 5.5 L (5.8 US qt)
2
2
8-108-10Engine Lubrication
Oil Pressure Test
Engine Oil Replacement
A A
39 N·m
(4.0 kgf·m, 29 lbf·ft)
B
NOTE: If the oil pressure warning indicator stays on
with the engine running, check the engine oil l
evel. If
the oil level is correct do the following test:
1. With the engine stopped, remove the oil pressure switch (see page 8-9), then install an oil pressure
gauge (A).
2. Start the engine. Shut it off immediately if the gauge registers no oil pressure. Repair the problem
before continuing.
3. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least twice). The pressure should
be:
4. If the oil pressure is out of specifications, inspect these items:
 Blocking of oil filter (see page 8-11).
 Blocking of oil screen.
 Inspect the oil pressure relief valve (see page 8-15).
 Inspect the oil pump (see page 8-17). 1. Warm up the engine.
2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
4. Refill the engine with the recommended oil
(see page 3-2).
Do not overtighten.
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K20Z2 engine
8-128-12 Engine Lubrication
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
(cont’d)
Oil Filter Feed Pipe Replacement
A
6. If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or to )
are printed around the outside of the filter, use the
following procedure to tighten the filter.
 Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the engine block, and note which number or
mark is at the bottom.
 Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three numbers or marks from the one you noted. For
example, if number 2 is at the bottom when the
seal is seated, tighten the filter until the number 1
comes around the bottom.
Number or
Mark when
rubber seal
is seated 1
or 2
or 3
or 4
or
Number or
Mark after
tightening 4
or 1
or 2
or 3
or
7. After installation, fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than
3 minutes, then check for oil leakage. 1. Remove the oil filter (see page 8-11).
2. Remove the oil filter feed pipe.
3. Install the two 20 x 1.5 mm nuts (A) onto the new oil
filter feed pipe. Hold one nut with a wrench, then
use a second wrench to tighten the other nut.
4. Tighten the oil filter feed pipe to the block to 49 N·m (5.0 kgf·m, 36 lbf·ft), then remove the nuts
from the oil filter feed pipe.
5. Install the oil filter (see page 8-11).
Mark when rubber
seal is seated. Mark after tightening.
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K20Z3 engine
10-710-7
Coolant Check
A B
C
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) C A
B
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-8).
3. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley (see page 4-33).
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
5. Remove the oil cooler joint pipe (A), then remove the seven bolts securing the water pump. Remove
the water pump (B).
6. Inspect, and clean the O-ring groove and mating surface of the water passage.
7. Install the water pump with new O-rings (C) and the oil cooler joint pipe.
8. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
9. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-17).
10. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley (see page 4-33).
11. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
12. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8). 1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Make sure it is between the MAX mark (A) and MIN
mark (B).
2. If the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is at or below the MIN mark, add coolant to bring it up to
the MAX mark, then inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
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K20Z3 engine
10-710-7
Coolant Check
A B
C
6x1.0mm
12 N·m
(1.2 kgf·m, 8.7 lbf·ft) C A
B
1. Remove the drive belt (see page 4-31).
2. Drain the engine coolant (see page 10-8).
3. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley (see page 4-33).
4. Remove the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-16).
5. Remove the oil cooler joint pipe (A), then remove the seven bolts securing the water pump. Remove
the water pump (B).
6. Inspect, and clean the O-ring groove and mating surface of the water passage.
7. Install the water pump with new O-rings (C) and the oil cooler joint pipe.
8. Clean up any spilled engine coolant.
9. Install the crankshaft pulley (see page 6-17).
10. Install the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley (see page 4-33).
11. Install the drive belt (see page 4-31).
12. Refill the radiator with engine coolant, and bleed the air from the cooling system with the heater
valve open (see step 6 on page 10-8). 1. Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Make sure it is between the MAX mark (A) and MIN
mark (B).
2. If the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is at or below the MIN mark, add coolant to bring it up to
the MAX mark, then inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
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SymptomDiagnostic procedure Also check for
11-14Fuel and Emissions Systems
Symptom Troubleshooting Index (cont’d)










Low power
(MIL works OK, no DTCs set)
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325). Low compression
Incorrect camshaft
timing
Incorrect engine oil
level
Exhaust restriction
Engine stalls
(MIL works OK, no DTCs set) 1.
2.
3.
4.DotheECM/PCMidlelearnprocedure(seepage
11-310).
Check the fuel pressure (see page 11-325).
Check the idle speed (see page 11-309).
Troubleshoot the brake pedal position switch signal
circuit (see page 11-308). Intake air leaks
Faulty harness and
sensor
connections
Fuel contamination
Difficult to refuel
(MIL works OK, no DTCs set) 1.
2.
3.Check the fuel vent tube between the EVAP canister
and the fuel tank.
Check the fuel tank vapor recirculation tube between
thefuelpipeandthefueltank.
Replace the fuel tank (see page 11-339). Malfunctioning gas
station filling
nozzle.
Filler neck
restriction
Faulty fuel tank
vapor control valve
Fuel overflows during
refueling
(No DTCs set) Replace the fuel tank (see page 11-339). Malfunctioning gas
station filling nozzle.
HDS does not communicate
with the ECM/PCM or the
vehicle Troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see page 11-204).
Fuel cap warning message
stays on
(MIL works OK, no DTCs set)
(K20Z3 engine) Troubleshoot the fuel cap warning message system
(see page 11-405).
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i-VTEC
11-37
LOW SPEED CAMHIGH SPEED CAM
HIGH
ENGINE SPEED HIGH
LOW
LOW
ENGINE
LOAD
TORQUE CURVE
 The i-VTEC system has a variable valve timing control (VTC) mechanism on the intake camshaft in addition to the
usual VTEC.
This system improves fuel efficiency and reduces exhaust emissions at all levels of engine speed, vehicle speed,
and engine load.
 The VTEC system changes the valve lift and timing by using more than one cam profile.
 The VTC system changes the phase of the intake camshaft via oil pressure. It changes the intake valve timing continuously.
Driving Condition VTC Control Description
Light-load Base Position For stable combustion, the cam angle is retarded, and reduces the entry of exhaust gas into the cylinder.
Medium/high-load Advance Control Cam phase angle is controlled to optimize valve timing, improving fuel efficiency and reducing
emissions.
High speed Advance-Base Position To reduce pumping loss, the intake valve is closed quickly. This gives the air/fuel mixture a charging
effect that helps to maximize engine power.
(cont’d)
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