2007 Acura TL oil viscosity

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevi ty.
Always use a premium- grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartmen t. Install the engine oil
fill cap, and tighten it secu rely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level (see page ). 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.’’
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.
238 Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
283
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.
If Honda 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 when this
service is shown on a maintenance
message in the multi-inf ormation
display.If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the check
bolt, and look f or transmission f luid
coming out of the bolt hole. If a small
amount of f luid drips out of the bolt
hole, reinstall the check bolt.
Manual T ransmission Fluid
290
DRAIN BOLT FILLER BOLT
CHECK BOLT
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CONT INUED
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Keys .92
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Keyless Memory Setting . 76
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Label, Certif ication .336
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Lane Change, Signaling . 86
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .19
Lights ....................
Bulb Replacement .293
.......................................
Indicator .58
.........................................
Parking .86
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Turn Signal .86
.....................................
Load Limit .243
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 95
........................
Lockout Prevention .96
Locks .......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 95
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Glove Box .121
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Power Door .96
...........................................
Trunk .97
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Low Coolant Level .239
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 59, 324
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 338...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 243
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Maintenance .271
........................................
Minder .273
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 277
........................................
Record .279
..........................................
Saf ety .272
Malf unction Indicator ....................................
Lamp . 59, 325
...................
Manual Transmission . 250
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 290
...........
Memory, Driving Position . 108
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Meters, Gauges .65
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Mirrors, Adjusting .106
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Modif ying Your Vehicle . 241
.......................................
Moonroof .116
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 66
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Engine Oil Lif e .72
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HandsFreeLink .73
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Keyless Memory Settings . 76
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Maintenance Minder . 273
.....................................
Odometer .70
.................
Outside Temperature . 71
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Trip Computer .73 ...................................
Trip Meter .70
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 254
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 234
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 336
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 234
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Odometer .70
...............................
Odometer, Trip .70
Oil ........................
Change, How to .284
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Change, When to .273
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Checking Engine .238
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Pressure Indicator . 51, 324
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .283
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 95
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .345
Index
L N
O
M
K
INDEX
V
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Unexpected, Taking Care..........................................
of the .311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 340........................
Unleaded Gasoline .234
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 285
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 243
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .338
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 336
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .264
........
VSA System Indicator . 61, 264
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 61, 264
.........................
VSA Of f Switch .265
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Vehicle Storage .309
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VIN .336
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Viscosity, Oil .283
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .353
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 287
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Operation .85
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Time, Setting the .116
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Tire Chains .307
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................................
System .266
Low Tire Pressure ...........................
Indicator . 64, 266
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TPMS System Indicator . 68, 269
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TPMS System Failure . 269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................
Messages .268
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Tires .302
..............................
Air Pressure .303
.........................
Checking Wear .304
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Compact Spare .312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 340
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Inf lation .303
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Inspection .304
...................................
Replacing .306
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Rotating .305
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Snow .307
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Specif ications .339
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Summer Tire .307
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Traction Devices .307
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Winter Driving .307
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313Towing
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A Trailer .270
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Emergency Wrecker . 331
...........................
Traction Devices .307
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .288
.
Checking Fluid Level Manual . 290
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Fluid Selection . 288, 290
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Identif ication Number . 336
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Shif ting the Automatic . 253
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 250
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Treadwear .340
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Trip Computer .73
.......................................
Trip Meter .70
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Trunk .97
........
Emergency Trunk Release . 98
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Opening the .97
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Open Monitor Light . 68
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Turn Signals .86
Index
U V
W
VIII
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power
Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Manual
Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium
unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page
). Front:
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32
psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (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 ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
283
288 290
292291 All models except Type S
Type S
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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