Lubricants and Fluids

Application	Lubricant or Fluid
Engine	Acura Motor Oil: 0W-20 Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart.
Automatic transmission	Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF DW-1): Always use Acura ATF DW-1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
Brake system (including VSA lines)	Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid: Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
Cooling system	Always use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS APPLICATION CHART

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For the details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

Application		Lubricant or Fluid
A B C D E	Brake booster clevis pin Battery terminals Hood hinges and hood latch Fuel fill door (lock rod sliding area) Trunk hinges	Multipurpose grease
F	Caliper piston boots, caliper piston seals, caliper pins, and caliper pin boots	Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
G	Air conditioning compressor	Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS APPLICATION CHART

Note. Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids. In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.

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Maintenance Minder

The Maintenance Minder is an important feature of the multi-information display. Based on engine and transmission operating conditions, and accumulated engine revolutions, the Acura TSX's onboard computer (PCM) calculates the remaining engine oil and the transmission fluid life. The system also displays the remaining engine oil life along with the code(s) for other scheduled maintenance items needing service.

Meter

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Scheme 12: Maintenance Minder

Steering Wheel

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Scheme 14: Service Information

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The remaining engine oil life (A) is shown as a percentage on the multi-information display. To see the current engine oil life, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life displays.
When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 15% to 6%, the remaining engine oil life and other scheduled maintenance item(s) needing service are displayed. The Maintenance Minder message "SERVICE DUE SOON" (A) also comes on. To cancel the message, press the INFO button. The display continues to show the remaining engine oil life (B) and the message indicator (C) until it is reset. Complete list of maintenance main items (D) (see «MAINTENANCE MAIN ITEMS»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/reset-procedures/#maintenance-v6__maintenance-main-items) ). Complete list of maintenance sub items (E) (see «MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/reset-procedures/#maintenance-v6__maintenance-sub-items) ).
When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 5 % to 1 %, the Maintenance Minder message "SERVICE DUE NOW" is displayed along with the same maintenance item code(s). If the Maintenance Minder message display is canceled, a "SERVICE" message appears.
When the ignition switch is ON (II), and the remaining engine oil life is 0 %, the Maintenance Minder message "SERVICE PAST DUE" is displayed along with the same maintenance item code(s).
If the indicated maintenance is not done, the "SERVICE PAST DUE" message shows a negative distance traveled, for example "10 miles," on the display. If the negative distance traveled is between 0 and 9, the message is displayed for only a few seconds when the ignition switch is turned to ON (II). The negative distance traveled (A) remains displayed after the vehicle is driven more than 10 miles (for USA models) or 10 km (for Canada models) after 0 % oil life is reached, and the display cannot be canceled. This means the indicated maintenance item(s) should have been done more than 10 miles (or 10 km) ago.

Resetting the Maintenance Minder

Note. The vehicle must be stopped to reset the Maintenance Minder. If a required service is done and the Maintenance Minder is not reset, or if the Maintenance Minder is reset without doing the service, the system will not show the proper maintenance timing. This can lead to serious mechanical problems because there will be no accurate record of when the required maintenance is needed. The engine oil life and maintenance item(s) can be independently reset with the HDS.

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Scheme 19: Resetting the Maintenance Minder

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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
If system message(s) are displayed, press the INFO button to cancel the display.
Push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the engine oil life indicator is displayed.
Press and hold the SEL/RESET button for about 10 seconds, the "OIL LIFE RESET" mode display appears. NOTE: If you are resetting the Maintenance Minder when the engine oil life is more than 15 %, make sure any maintenance item(s) requiring service are done before resetting the display. To cancel the "OIL LIFE RESET" mode, press the INFO button repeatedly until the "CANCEL" indicator is displayed, then press the SEL/RESET button.
Press the INFO button to select "RESET," then press the SEL/RESET button. The maintenance item code(s) will disappear, and the engine oil life will reset to "100%."

Resetting Individual Maintenance Items

Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see «GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/testing-diagnostics/#fuel-and-emissions-systems-v6) ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see «DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING»(/acura/tsx/ii-2008-2014/remont/testing-diagnostics/#pgm-fi-system-v6__dlc-circuit-troubleshooting) ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select the individual maintenance item you wish to reset with the HDS.

Maintenance Main Items

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. Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. 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.

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 ) Check number of clicks" (6 to 8) when parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20.0 kgf, 44.1 lbf) of force.
	Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION ) Check steering linkage. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
	Inspect suspension components Front (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT SUSPENSION ) Rear (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR 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 master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
	Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids Engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Automatic transmission fluid (see ATF LEVEL CHECK ) Brake fluid (see BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING ) Windshield washer fluid
	Inspect exhaust system (1) (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.
(1) 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.

(1)	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.

BRAKE FLUID AND ENGINE OIL REFERENCE CHART

Maintenance Sub Items

Number	Maintenance Sub Items
1	Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual.
2	Replace air cleaner element (see AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT ) If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
	Replace dust and pollen filter (see DUST AND POLLEN FILTER REPLACEMENT ) If the vehicle is driven mostly in areas that have high concentrations of dust, pollen, or soot in the air, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace filter whenever airflow from the heating and air conditioning system is less than normal.
	Inspect drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ) Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.
3	Replace automatic transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) Capacity: 3.3 L (3.5 US qt); use Acura ATF DW-1. Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If the vehicle is regularly driven under these conditions, change the transmission fluid, at 60,000 miles (100,000 km), thereafter every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
4	Replace spark plugs (see IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ) Use ILZKR7B11 (NGK) or SXU22HCR11 (DENSO).
	Replace timing belt (see TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT ) and inspect water pump (see WATER PUMP INSPECTION ) f the vehicle is driven regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under -20°F, -29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (USA)/100,000 km (Canada).
	Inspect valve clearance (cold) (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ) Intake: 0.20-0.24 mm (0.008-0.009 in). Exhaust: 0.28-0.32 mm (0.011-0.013 in).
5	Replace engine coolant (see COOLANT CHECK ) Capacity (including the reservoir) 6.7 L (1.77 US gal); use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.