2007 Acura TSX oil viscosity

µYour vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ 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
0°F ( 20 °C). Y ou 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 shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
288
API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature

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 Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
To check the transmission f luid level,
remove the two bolts, then pull the
lef t part of the under cover down. Af ter checking and adding the f luid,
put the under cover back in place
and tighten the bolts securely.
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.
If youarenotsurehowtoaddfluid,
contact your dealer.
Manual Transmission
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
295
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
BOLT
UNDER COVER
BOLT

CONT INUED
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Maintenance .271
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
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Main Items .283
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Messages .74
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Minder .274
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Record .284
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Saf ety .272
.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . 62, 332
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Manual Transmission . 244
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 295
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Memory, Driving Position . 142
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Memory Position Link . 104..........................
Messages, System .75
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Meters, Gauges .68
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Mirrors, Adjusting .146
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Modif ications .237
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Moonroof .150
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Closing Manually .335
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Operation .150
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Multi-Inf ormation Display . 69
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Change Settings .92
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Customized Settings . 86
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Def ault All .90
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Neutral Gear Position . 247
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New Vehicle Break-in . 230
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Normal Shif t Speeds .244
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 344
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 230
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Odometer .72
Oil ........................
Change, How to .289 ......................
Change, When to .274
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Checking Engine .234
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Level Check Message . 82
.................................
Life Display .73
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
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Pressure Message .82
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .288
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 128
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .354
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Outside Mirrors .146
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Outside Temperature .73
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Overheating, Engine .329
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 282
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Panel Brightness Control . 123
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Park Gear Position .247
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Parking Brake .151
Locks
..................................
Glove Box .158
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Lockout Prevention . 130
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Power Door .129
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Trunk .135
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Low Coolant Level .234
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Low Fuel Indicator .66
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 244
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 331
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 346
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Luggage, Storing .238
Index
INDEX
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OP
VII

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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 290
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Vanity Mirror .152
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 239
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Vehicle Dimensions .346
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Vehicle Identification Number . 344
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .262
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Ac tivation Indicator . 65, 262
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Message .82
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Of f Switch .263
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System Indicator . 64, 262
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Vehicle Storage .317
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VIN .344
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Viscosity, Oil .288
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WARNING, Explanation of . iii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 56
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Warranty Coverages .361
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 292
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Fluid Low Message . 81 ...................................
Operation .120
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Wipers and Washers . 120
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Wheels .310
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Adjusting the Steering . 125
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Alignment and Balance . 312
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Compact Spare .320
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Nut Wrench .322
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .148
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Operating the Power . 147
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Rear, Def ogger .124
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .120
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Def roster .165
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Washers .120
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .308
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Operation .120
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Worn Tires .312
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 341
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XM Radio .179 .................
Your Vehicle at a Glance . 3
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Your Vehicle’s Saf ety Features . 7
Index
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