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 how to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
......................Maintenance Safety . 168
.Important Safety Precautions . 169
.................Maintenance Schedule . 170
...Required Maintenance Record . 177
.......Owner Maintenance Checks . 179
..............................Fluid Locations . 180
......................................Engine Oil . 181
..................................Adding Oil . 181
....................Recommended Oil . 181
..............................Synthetic Oil . 182
....................................Additives . 182
.....Changing the Oil and Filter . 183
.............................Cooling System . 185
............Adding Engine Coolant . 185
.......Replacing Engine Coolant . 187
....................Windshield Washers . 192
.......................Transmission Fluid . 193
..........Automatic Transmission . 193
6-speed Manual
.........................Transmission . 194
................Brake and Clutch Fluid . 195
................................Brake Fluid . 195
............................Brake System . 195
...........................Clutch System . 196
.....................Air Cleaner Element . 197
......................................Fuel Filter . 198
....................................Hood Latch . 199
....................................Spark Plugs . 199
..............................Replacement . 199
............................Specifications . 201
...........................................Battery . 202
.................................Wiper Blades . 205
..............Air Conditioning System . 207
.....................................Drive Belts . 208
....................................Timing Belt . 208
...............................................Tires . 209
......................................Inflation . 209
..................................Inspection . 211
..............................Maintenance . 212
.............................Tire Rotation . 212
...................................Tire Wear . 212
...Replacing Tires and Wheels . 213
......................Wheels and Tires . 214
..........................Winter Driving . 214
.............................Snow Tires . 215
............................Tire Chains . 215
.............................................Lights . 216
........................Replacing Bulbs . 218
...........................Storing Your Car . 226
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