Maintenance Main Items

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If the message "SERVICE DUE NOW" does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.

NOTE:

Replace the brake fluid every 3 years, independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information display.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.

MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS

Symbol	Maintenance Main Items
A	Replace engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ). Engine oil capacity without oil filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
B	Replace engine oil and oil filter (see ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT ). Engine oil capacity with oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)
	Check front and rear brakes (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ). Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
	Check parking brake adjustment (see PARKING BRAKE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ). Number of clicks (9 to 11 when the parking brake pedal is pressed with 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf) of force
	Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION ). Check rack grease and steering linkage. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.
	Inspect suspension components (see FRONT SUSPENSION ). Check bolts for tightness. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
	Inspect driveshaft boots (see DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION ). Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
	Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION ). Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator for damage and leakage.
	Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids. Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Automatic transmission fluid (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ) Rear differential fluid (see REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Power steering fluid (see FLUID REPLACEMENT ) Brake fluid (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ) Windshield washer fluid (see REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT )
	Inspect exhaust system (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )*. Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness.
	Inspect fuel lines (see FUEL LINE INSPECTION ), and connections (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ). Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.

NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( * ) will not void the client's emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.