2008 Acura TL 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:
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.Do not change the oil until the
multi-inf ormation display indicates
it is needed.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. If this
octane grade is unavailable, regular
unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane of 87 or higher may be used
temporarily. The use of regular
unleaded gasoline can cause metallic
knocking noises in the engine and
will result in decreased engine
perf ormance. The long-term use of
regular-grade gasoline can lead to
engine damage.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane number of 91 or higher.
Useof aloweroctanegasolinecan
cause occasional metallic knocking
noises in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane
number less than 87 can lead to engine damage.
We recommend quality gasolines
containing detergent additives that
help prevent f uel system and engine
deposits.
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.
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.Type S
All models except Type S
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
inf ormation display. 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.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
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 shown on the multi-
inf ormation display.
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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Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Oil and Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
288
DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
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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
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DRAIN BOLT FILLER BOLT
CHECK BOLT
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .245
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Accessories .245
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Modif ications .246
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .95
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Accessory Power Sockets .120
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AcuraLink .219
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Adding Engine Coolant .290
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Adding Engine Oil .287
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Additives, Engine Oil .288
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Airbag (SRS) .9,22
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Additional Information .22
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Servicing .31
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System Components .22
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Air Conditioning System .126
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Air Pressure, Tires .306
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Antif reeze .290
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .60,268
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Operation .268
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .184
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .95
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Audio System .133
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Automatic Lighting Off Feature .88 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
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Automatic Speed Control .186
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Automatic Transmission .259
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Capacity, Fluid .344
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Checking Fluid Level .292
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Shif ting .259
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator .259
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Shif t Lock Release .264
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59,330
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Jump Starting .326
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Maintenance .314
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Specif ications .345
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Bef ore Driving .235
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holder .120
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.192
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .268
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Break-in, New Linings .236
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Fluid .295
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Parking .117 .................
System Indicator .59,332
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Wear Indicators .267
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Braking System .267
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Break-in, New Vehicle .236
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Brightness Control, Instruments .89
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Brights, Headlights .86
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights .301
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Daytime Running Lights .297
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Fog Lights .299
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Specif ications .345
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Turn Signal Lights .298,300
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Bulbs, Halogen .297
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Capacities Chart .344
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .52
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Carrying, Cargo .247
Cassette Player
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Care .154,175
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Operation .152,173
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .118
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