2012 Acura TL engine 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
545
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
614
Capacities
Dimensions
Weights
Seating Capacities
Air Conditioning 194.0 in (4,928 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)
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)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.3 US qt (3.1)
7.5 US qt (7.1
)
8.5 US qt (8.0)
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
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
74.0 in (1,880 mm)
57.2 in (1,452 mm)
109.3 in (2,775 mm)
63.2 in (1,605.5 mm)
63.8 in (1,620 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Total
Front
Rear 5
2
3
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.8 19.6 oz (505 555 g) ND-OIL8 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
1
2
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Technical Inf ormation
2012 TL

................................
AAC .273, 313,365
....................................
Accessories .479
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .....................................
Position) .151
ACCESSORY Mode ...................
(Power Mode) . 184,185
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 215
................
Active Head Restraints . 165
....................................
AcuraLink
. 449
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 544
...........................
Advanced Airbags .28
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 24
..........
Airbag System Components . 24
......
Air Conditioning System . 226,227
.........................................
Usage .228
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 568,570
......................................
Antif reeze .546
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .66, 508
...................................
Operation .508
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 390
Anti-thef t Steering Column ....................................
Lock .151, 189
................................
Audio System .235 .
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 141
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 22
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 401
..............
Automatic Transmission . 494
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .614
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 549
..........................
Paddle Shif ters .499
.......................................
Shif ting .495
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .494
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 497
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .389
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 596
............................
Jump Starting .591
..............................
Maintenance .577
.................
Management System . 87
............................
Specif ications .615
..............................
Bef ore Driving .467
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,20
.........................
Beverage Holders .214 Blind Spot Inf ormation System
...........................................
(BSI) .519
...................
Audio . 281,376
...............
HandsFreeLink. 407, 424
..................................
Booster Seats .54
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 508
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 468
...........................................
Fluid .553
.......................................
Parking .212
.................
System Indicator . 65,598
........................
Wear Indicators .507
.............................
Braking System .507
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 468
Brightness Control, ...............................
Instruments .143
....................................
Built-In Key .201
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
A
B
I
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INDEXA B C D E F G H I J K L \℮M N O P Q R S T U V W X \℮Y Z
2012 TL

Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Transfer Assembly Fluid: Rear Differential Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid:
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
Capacity:
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher required (see ‘‘Fuel
Recommendations’’ on page ).
18.5 US gal (70
) Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (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.
Capacity:
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
Acura ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). 4.5 US qt (4.3)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Acura Manual Transmission Fluid
preferred, or an SAE 0W-20 or
5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
34 psi (235 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
468
552 553
544 543
550 All models except SH-AWD with
Advance Package and Canadian
SH-AWD Elite Package
SH-AWD with Advance Package
and Canadian SH-AWD Elite
Package
2WD models
SH-AWD modelsAll models SH-AWD models
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