2012 Acura RDX engine

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the multi-
information display. The oil and filter
collect contaminants that can
damage your engine if they are not
remo

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual 6. Put a new washer on the drainbolt, then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
7. Refill the engine with the recommended oil.
Engine oil change capac

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual Adding Engine CoolantIf the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX
line. Inspect the cooling system for
leaks.Always use Honda Long-life A

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual 1. Make sure the engine and radiatorare cool.
2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling system by turning the radiator cap
counterclockwise, without
pressing down.
3. Remove the radiator cap by pushing d

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual Do not use engine antifreeze or a
vinegar/water solution in the
windshield washer reservoir. Antifreeze
can damage your vehicles paint, while
a vinegar/water solution can damage
the windshield washer

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual 3. Insert the dipstick all the way intothe transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
4. Remove the dipstick and check the fluid level. It should be between
the upper and lower marks.
5. If t

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual Check the level on the side of the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
The fluid should be between the
UPPER LEVEL and LOWER LEVEL.
If not, add power steering fluid to the
UPPER LEVEL.
Pour the fluid s

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Acura RDX 2012  Owners Manual Audio AntennaYour vehicle is equipped with an
antenna at the rear of the roof. Before
using a‘‘drive-through ’’car wash,
remove the antenna by unscrewing it by
hand. This prevents the antenna