Acura 2002 RSX - Maintenance Schedule

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
......................Maintenance Safety . 194
.Important Safety Precautions . 195
.................Maintenance Schedule . 196
...Required Maintenance Record . 203
.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 205
..............................Fluid Locations . 206
......................................Engine Oil . 207
..................................Adding Oil . 207
....................Recommended Oil . 207
..............................Synthetic Oil . 209
....................................Additives . 209
.....Changing the Oil and Filter . 209
.............................Cooling System . 212
............Adding Engine Coolant . 212
.......Replacing Engine Coolant . 214
....................Windshield Washers . 216
.......................Transmission Fluid . 217
Automatic
.........................Transmission . 217
..............Manual Transmission . 219
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 219
............................Brake System . 220
...........................Clutch System . 220
..............................Power Steering . 221
.....................Air Cleaner Element . 222
....................................Hood Latch . 224
....................................Spark Plugs . 224
..............................Replacement . 224
............................Specifications . 226
...........................................Battery . 226
.................................Wiper Blades . 229
..............Air Conditioning System . 231
..................DustandPollenFilter .232
.....................................Drive Belts . 234
...............................................Tires . 235
......................................Inflation . 235
..................................Inspection . 236
..............................Maintenance . 237
.............................Tire Rotation . 238
...Replacing Tires and Wheels . 239
......................Wheels and Tires . 240
..........................Winter Driving . 240
.............................Snow Tires . 241
............................Tire Chains . 241
.............................................Lights . 242
.....................Headlight Aiming . 244
........................Replacing Bulbs . 244
...........................Storing Your Car . 252
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