Lubricants and Fluids
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For details of the lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
LUBRICATION POINTS REFERENCE CHART
| Item | Lubrication Points | Lubricant |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Acura Motor Oil: American Honda P/N 08798-9023A (5W-20), Honda Canada P/N CA66806 (5W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container as shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| B | Automatic transmission | Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): American Honda P/N 08200-9001A, Honda Canada P/N CA66689 Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality. |
| C | Transfer assembly | Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5 Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only. Viscosity SAE 90: above 0°F (-18°C) SAE 80W-90: below 0°F (-18°C) |
| D | Rear differential | Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1): American Honda P/N 08200-9001 A, Honda Canada P/N CA66689 |
| E | Brake system (including VSA lines) | Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008A Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. |
| F | Brake booster clevis pin | Multipurpose grease |
| G | Battery terminals | |
| H | Fuel fill door | |
| I | Hood hinges and hood latch | |
| J | Door hinges: upper and lower | |
| K | Tailgate hinges | |
| L | Caliper piston boot, caliper pins, and boots | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| M | Power steering system | Acura Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002A Always use Acura Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather. |
| N | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
| O | Cooling system | Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 |