2006 Acura RSX oil additives

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time.
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 87 can lead to engine damage. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline. Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol. Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your dealer f or service.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is available, the use of gasoline that
does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
We recommend gasoline containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.All models except Type-S Type-S
All models
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
Bef ore Driving
133

µAlways change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
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.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C). Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
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Type-SSynthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditivesChanging the Oil and Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
175
Ambient Temperature

Check the f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Always use Acura Precision Craf ted
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it
is not available, you should use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Acura Precision Craf ted
Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole.
Reinstall the f iller bolt tighten it
securely.
If Acura MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
On vehicles with 5-speed/6-speed
manual transmission
Brake FluidManual T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid and Brake Fluid
Maint enance
181
Correct level
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Accessories .139
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .66
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Accessory Power Sockets .83
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Additives, Engine Oil .174
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Airbag (SRS) .11,22
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Airbags, Additional Information .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .27
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Airbag Service .27
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .27
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How the SRS Indicator Works .26
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .23
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How Your Side Airbags Work .25
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SRS Components .22
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Air Conditioning System .88
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Air Pressure, Tires .194
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Antif reeze .177
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .53,159
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Operation .159
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .66..................................
Audio System .92
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .127
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Automatic Transmission .151
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Capacity, Fluid .231
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Checking Fluid Level .179
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Shif ting .151
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .151
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Shif t Lever Positions .151
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Shif t Lock Release .156
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .53,216
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Jump Starting .212
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Maintenance .200
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Specif ications .231
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Bef ore Driving .131
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Belts, Seat .10,19
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Beverage Holders .83
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Booster Seats .42
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .159
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Break-in, New Linings .133 ....................
Bulb Replacement .189
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Fluid .181
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System Indicator . 53,218
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Wear Indicators .158
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Braking System .158
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 133
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .189
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Brake Lights .189
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Front Parking Lights . 187
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Front Side Marker . 188
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Front Turn Signal Lights . 186
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Headlights .184
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High-mount Brake Light . 189
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 190
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Specif ications .231
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Bulbs, Halogen .184
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