2017 Acura TLX Rear differential service

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Under the Hood
4-cylinder models
Engine oil
fill cap
Engine oil
fill cap Engine oil dipstick (orange)
Engine oil
dipstick
(orange)
Washer fluid
(black cap)
Washer fluid
(black cap) Brake fluid
(black cap)
Brake fluid
(black cap)
Engine coolant
reserve tank
Engine coolant
reserve tank Radiator cap
Radiator cap Battery
Battery
6-cylinder models
Maintenance Minder Service Codes
These codes indicate what services are due on your vehicle.
*1:If a message Maintenance Due No w/SERVICE DUE NOW does not appear more than 12
months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
#: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
*2:If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 1\
5,000 miles (24,000 km).*3:If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of so\
ot from industry and
diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen lter every 15,0\
00 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Main Items
AReplace engine oi l*1
BReplace engine oil*1 and oil lter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boot s
Inspect suspension components
Inspect driveshaft boots
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
Inspect all uid levels and condition of uids
Inspect exhaust system#
Inspect fuel lines and connections#
Check expiration information for Temporary Tire
Repair Kit bottle
*4:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r transmission temperature.
This requires transmission uid changes more frequently than recommen\
ded by the Maintenance
Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission uid
changed at 40,000 miles (64,000 km), then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).*5:If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°\
C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), replace every 60,000 miles/100,000 km.
*6:6-cylinder models*7:Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds results in highe\
r level of mechanical (shear) stress to uid. This requires differential uid changes more frequ\
ently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these cond\
itions, have the differential
uid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (\
24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Item s
1
Rotate tires
2Replace air cleaner element*2
Replace dust and pollen lter*3
Inspect drive belt
3
Replace transfer-case uid and transmission uid*4
4Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump*5, *6
Inspect valve clearance
5
Replace engine coolan t
6Replace rear differential ui d*, *7
*
*if equipped