2011 Acura TSX engine

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Maintenance Minder™ Maintenance Minder Messages on the Multi-Information DisplayMaintenance Message
Oil Life Display Explanation Information
The remaining engine oil life is 15
to 6 percent. Once you switch the
display by pressing the

(Information) button this message
will go off.The engine oil is approaching
the end of its service life, and
the maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced soon.
The remaining engine oil life is 5 to
1 percent. Press the
button
to switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached
the end of its service life, and
the maintenance items should be
inspected and serviced as soon as
possible.
The remaining engine oil life
has passed its service life, and a
negative distance appears after
driving over 10 miles (U.S. models)
or 10 km (Canadian models). Press
the
button to switch to
another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must
be inspected and serviced
immediately.
SERVICE DUE SOONSERVICE DUE NOWSERVICE PAST DUE
U.S.
Canada
Negative Distance
5 % 15 %
U.S.
Canada

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Maintenance
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Maintenance Minder™
Maintenance Service ItemsCODE Maintenance Main Items
A Replace engine oilt
*1
B Replace engine oilt
*1 and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes t
Check parking brake adjustment t
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots t
Inspect suspension components t
Inspect driveshaft boots t
Inspect brake hoses and lines (Including ABS) t
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BOE
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PG
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Inspect exhaust system t
#
Inspect fuel lines and connections t
#
CODE Maintenance Sub Items
1 Rotate tirest
2 Replace air cleaner elementt
*2
Replace dust and pollen filter t
*3
Inspect drive belt t
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nVJE t
*4
4 Replace spark plugst
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump t
*5
Inspect valve clearance t
5 Replace engine coolantt
*4: If you drive regularly in mountainous areas or tow a trailer, replace the transmission fluid at 60,000
miles (100,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km). (automatic transmission models only)
*5: If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110 °F, 43 °C ), in very low temperatures (under
-20 °F, -29 °C), or tow a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km. (6-cylinder models only)
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty. *1: Change the engine oil according to the Maintenance Minder, or annually, whichever comes first.
*2: If you drive primarily in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000
km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Maintenance Service Items
Independent of the Maintenance Minder tinformation, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 tkm).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 tonly if they are noisy. Maintenance Minder
Message System Message
Indicator
Main Items
Sub Items

228Maintenance
Maintenance Minder™ Resetting the Display
Reset the engine oil life display if you have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
II
.
2. Display the engine oil life by repeatedly pressing the SEL /RESET button.
3. Press and hold the SEL /RESET button for 10 seconds or more.

The oil life reset mode is displayed on the multi-information display.
4. S e l e c t ”R E S E T” w i t h t h e
button.

The service code will disappear and the engine oil life display will return to
10 0 %.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select ”CANCEL”, then press the SEL /RESET
button.
Resetting the Display NOTICE Failure to reset the engine oil life after a
maintenance service results in the system showing
incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to
serious mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the engine oil life display after
completing the required maintenance service. If
someone other than a dealer performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
SEL /RESET
Button

(Information)
ButtonEngine Oil LifeMaintenance
Item Codes

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Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance
Maintenance Items Under the Hood 4-cylinder models
Brake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Handle)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir
Radiator Cap
Manual transmission models Clutch Fluid
(Light Gray Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic transmission models Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (Yellow Loop)

Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood
230Maintenance
6-cylinder models
Engine Oil Dipstick
(Orange Loop)
Washer Fluid
(Blue Cap)
Engine Coolant
Reservoir*
Radiator Cap*
* : Located under the coverBrake Fluid
(Black Cap)
Engine Oil Fill Cap
Automatic
Transmission
Fluid Dipstick
(Yellow Loop)

Maintenance Under the Hood
Engine Compartment Covers*
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Maintenance
Engine Compartment Covers
*
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by three covers.
You may need to remove the covers when you perform certain maintenance work.
To remove the covers:
Engine Compartment Covers
When removing the clip, insert a flat-tip screwdriver,
then lift and remove the central pin.
When mounting the clip, insert while keeping the
central pin of the clip raised, then push until the pin
is flat.
Push until the
pin is flat
* Not available on all models
Bulkhead Cover
Remove the holding clipsRight Engine Compartment Cover
Remove the holding clips
Left Engine Compartment Cover
Remove the holding clips

Maintenance Under the Hood
Recommended Engine Oil
234Maintenance
Recommended Engine OilOil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. If you drive
the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact,
they may adversely affect the engine performance
and durability.
Genuine Acura Motor Oil
t
Commercially available engine oil that
t
comes with this seal.
Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal
and is the specified viscosity grade.
Ambient Temperature -20 0 20 40 60 80 100ºF
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40ºC
Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for
the ambient temperature as shown below. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving
and that it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.

Maintenance Under the Hood
Oil Check
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Maintenance
Oil CheckWe recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.

Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the oil.
4-cylinder models 1. Remove the dipstick (orange handle). 6-cylinder models 1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop). All models 2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or
paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its
hole.
Oil Check
If it is near or below the lower mark, slowly add oil
being careful not to overfill.
6-cylinder models 4-cylinder models