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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
4. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
5. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
6. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil filter rubber seal.
7. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
8. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
4.5 US qt (4.3 L)
9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely
and start the engine.
10. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that there is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
11. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the
dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
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Specifications■Vehicle Specifications*1: 2WD models
*2: AWD modelsModel
Acura RDX
No. of Passengers:
Front 2
Rear 3
Total 5
Weights:Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
U.S.:
4,850 lbs (2,200 kg)
*1
4,982 lbs (2,260 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,260 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Front)
U.S.:
2,557 lbs (1,160 kg)
*1
2,623 lbs (1,190 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,190 kg
Gross Axle Weight
Rating (Rear)
U.S.:
2,293 lbs (1,040 kg)
*1
2,381 lbs (1,080 kg)
*2
Canada:
1,080 kg
Gross Combined Weight
Rating U.S.: 6,349 lbs (2,880 kg)
*1
6,482 lbs (2,940 kg)
*2
Canada:
2,940 kg
Air Conditioning:Refrigerant Type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
Charge Quantity
15.2 – 16.9 oz (430 – 480 g)
Lubricant Type
ND-OIL8
■
Engine Specifications
■ Fuel
■ Battery
■ Washer FluidDisplacement
211.8 cu-in (3,471 cm
3)
Spark Plugs NGK ILZKR7B11
DENSO SXU22HCR11
Type
Unleaded premium gasoline, Pump octane
number of 91 or higher
Fuel Tank Capacity 16 US gal (60 ℓ)
Capacity/Type
60AH(5)/72AH(20)
Tank Capacity
U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
Canada: 5.1 US qt (4.85 ℓ)
■ Light Bulbs
■ Brake FluidHeadlights (High Beams)
60W (HB3)
Headlights (Low Beams) 35W (D2S)
*
55W (H11)
*
Fog Lights
*1
55W (H11)
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights 28/8W (Amber)
Side Turn Signal Lights
(on Door Mirrors)
LED
Front Side Marker Lights 5W (Amber)
Rear Side Marker/Brake/Taillights
21/5W
Taillights 3CP
Back-Up Lights
16W
Rear Turn Signal Lights 21W
High-Mount Brake Light
16W
Rear License Plate Light 5W
Cargo Area Lights
5W
Vanity Mirror Lights 1.4W
Interior Lights
Map Lights
LED
Ceiling Light
8W
Door Courtesy Lights 2CP
Console Compartment Light
1.4W
Glove Box Light 1.4W
Foot Light
LED
Center Pocket Light LED
Specified
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
* Not available on all models
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Information
■Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Rear Differential Fluid
*
■Transfer Assembly Fluid
*
Specified
Acura ATF DW-1(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 ℓ)
Specified
Acura All Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF)
Capacity Change 1.32 US qt (1.25 ℓ)
Specified
Acura HGO-1
Capacity Change 0.43 US qt (0.41 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Acura Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.23 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.55 US qt (4.3 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.75 US gal (6.6 ℓ)
(change including the remaining 0.193 US gal
(0.73 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P235/60R18 102V
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])
33 (230 [2.3])
Compact
Spare Size
T165/90R17 105M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel Size
Regular
18 x 7.5J
Compact Spare
17 x 4T
* Not available on all models
