2007 Acura TL oil dipstick

Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Wait
a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
To
close the hood, lower it to about a
foot (30 cm) above the fender, then
press down firmly with your hands.
Make sure the hood is securely
latched. If it is near or below the lower mark,
seeon page .
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2.
3. 283
Oil Check
A dding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedures
238
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance
281
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIRBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual Transmission
only)
RADIATOR CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
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Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks. Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter): Refill the engine with the
recommended oil. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to: Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
3. 7.
8.
9.
5.
6. 4.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
285
OIL FILTER
4.5 US qt (4.3)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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.
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Safely pull off the road, and shut
off the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn off the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
befo re you can continue driving
(see on page
).
Let
the vehicle sit for a minute.
Op en the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If the charging system
indicator comes on brightly
when the engine is running, the
battery is not being charged.
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3.
4. 238
283
331
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owingCharging System Indicator
324
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Certif ication Label .336
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Chains, tires .307
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .284
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When to .273
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Changing a Flat Tire .313
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Charging System Indicator . 59, 324
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 246
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Childproof Door Locks . 98
.....................................
Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .49
...................................
Child Seats .41
..........................................
Inf ants .38
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Large Children .48
.........................................
LATCH .43
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tethers .46
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 34
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .299
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Climate Control System . 131
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Clock .116
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CO in the Exhaust .52
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Compact Spare tire .312
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Compass .228 .................
Console Compartment . 121
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Consumer Inf ormation . 352
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .286
....................................
Checking .239
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Proper Solution .286
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .345
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Cruise Control Indicator . 61
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Cruise Control Operation . 184
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Cup Holders .120
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 352
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 88
.
Daytime Running Light Indicator . 62
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 354
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 90
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Def rosting the Windows . 130
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Dimensions .338
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Dimming the Headlights . 86Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission . 288
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Engine Oil .238
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Directional Signals .86
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 261
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Disc Changer . 145, 165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .285
Doors .......................
Monitor Indicator .68
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Power Door Locks .96
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .245
....................................
Economy .239
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .108
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Economy, Fuel .239
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Emergencies on the Road . 311
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Battery, Jump Starting . 320
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Brake System Indicator . 326
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Changing a Flat Tire . 313
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Charging System Indicator . 324
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