2011 Acura TL oil capacity

Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surface
of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
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. 3.
5.
6. 4.
1.
2.
CONT INUED
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
511
OIL FILTER
DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
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Specif ications
580
Air Conditioning Seating Capacities Weights Dimensions Capacities
195.5 in (4,966 mm) 18.5 US gal (70
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.182 US gal (0.69
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 6.1 US qt (5.8
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.48 US qt (0.45
)
0.45 US qt (0.43)
2.93 US qt (2.77
)
2.67 US qt (2.53)
ND-OIL8
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Total
Front
Rear 3
2 5
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Gross vehicle weight rating 63.8 in (1,620 mm) 63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 196.4 in (4,989 mm)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
2.19 US gal (8.3)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
3.5 US qt (3.3
)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
8.1 US qt (7.7)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (SH-AWD)
Transfer
assembly
fluid (SH-AWD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Total Change
Total
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle 2WD
SH-AWD
2WD
SH-AWD
1:
2: Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
1
2
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CONT INUED
................................
AAC .261, 301,348
....................................
Accessories .453
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .145
ACCESSORY Mode ...........................
(Power Mode) .178
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 207
................
Active Head Restraints . 159
....................................
AcuraLink
. 425
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 510
...........................
Advanced Airbags .28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 216,217
.........................................
Usage .218
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 535,536
......................................
Antif reeze .512
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 482
...................................
Operation .482
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 373
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .145, 183
................................
Audio System .225 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 135
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 383
..............
Automatic Transmission . 468
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .580
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 515
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .473
.......................................
Shif ting .469
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .468
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 471
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .372
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 561
............................
Jump Starting .557
..............................
Maintenance .542
............................
Specif ications .581
..............................
Bef ore Driving .443
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .206
...................
Audio . 269,359
...............
HandsFreeLink. 389, 406
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 482
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 444
...........................................
Fluid .519
.......................................
Parking .204
.................
System Indicator . 65,563
........................
Wear Indicators .481
.............................
Braking System .481
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 444
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .137
....................................
Built-In Key .195
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .528
.........
Daytime Running Lights . 521
.................................
Fog Lights .526
.................................
Headlights .521
............................
Specif ications .581
............
Turn Signal Lights . 524,528
......................
Bulbs, Halogen .521, 526
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Index
A
B
INDEX
I
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Î.............................
XM
Radio .235, 287
.....................................
Treadwear .583
................................
Trip Computer .82
.......................................
Trip Meter .81
..............................................
Trunk .148
..................
Emergency Opener . 150
...............................
Opening the .148
............................
Open Indicator .71
.............
Open Monitor Indicator . 12
..................................
Turn Signals .133
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .547
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 583
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .444
USB Adapter ..................
Cable . 254,263,340,350
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 512
................................
Vanity Mirror .209
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 456
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .580 VEHICLE OFF Mode
...........................
(Power Mode) .178
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 578
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA
),
aka Electronic Stability ....
Control (ESC), System . 484
...............
VSA Of f Indicator . 68,484
.......................
VSA OFF Switch .485
........
VSA System Indicator . 68,484
.............................
Vehicle Storage .544
.................................................
VIN .578
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .510
...........
Voice Control System . 218,273
............
WARNING, Explanation of . iii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 58
....................
Warranty Coverages .597
Washer, Windshield ................
Fluid Level Message . 514
...................................
Operation .131
............................
Reserve Tank .514
Wheels .............
Adjusting the Steering . 140
............
Alignment and Balance . 538..........................
Compact Spare .548
..............................
Wrench, Nut .550
Windows .............................
Auto Reverse .199
................
Operating the Power . 198
.........................
Rear, Def ogger .139
Windshield .....................................
Cleaning .131
...................................
Def roster .221
.....................................
Washers .131
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .532
...................................
Operation .131
....................................
Worn Tires .537
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 572
:U.S.
Index
U
V W
X
X
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
SpareTirePressure: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Rear: 37 psi (255 kPa , 2.55 kgf/cm
)
Front: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Use Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid
(DPSF) only.
SH-AWD differential case
2.67 US qt (2.53
)
SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity
hypoid gear oil, API service
classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
444
509
516 519
All models except SH-AWD with
High Performance Tires and
SH-AWD TECH HPT models
SH-AWD with High Performance
Tires, SH-AWD TECH HPT, and
Canadian A-Spec models
518
On models with SH-AWD
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