| Application | Lubricant or Fluid |
|---|---|
| Engine | Acura Motor Oil: OW-20 Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| Manual transmission | Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF): Always use Acura MTF. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives. |
| 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), Clutch system (manual transmission) | 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, Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 |
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS SPECIFICATIONS
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Scheme 1
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges
Scheme 2
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 | Brake booster clevis pin | Multipurpose grease |
| B | Clutch master cylinder clevis pin (manual transmission) | |
| C | Battery terminals | |
| D | Hood hinges and hood latch | |
| E | Fuel fill door (lock rod sliding area) | |
| F | Trunk hinges (Sedan) or tailgate hinges (Sport Wagon) | |
| G | Slave cylinder push rod (manual transmission) | Super High Temp Urea Grease: P/N 08798-9002 |
| H | Shift cable ends (manual transmission) | Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| I | Caliper piston boots, caliper piston seals, caliper pins, and caliper pin boots | |
| J | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-A01 AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS SPECIFICATIONS
Note. Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids. In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.
Sedan
Scheme 3
Sport Wagon
Scheme 4
See also:
• GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION
• DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING
• ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
• ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX
• STEERING LINKAGE AND GEARBOX INSPECTION
• COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT SUSPENSION
• DRIVESHAFT INSPECTION
• COOLANT CHECK
• ATF LEVEL CHECK
• BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
• EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT
• FUEL LINE INSPECTION
• FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS
• AIR CLEANER ELEMENT INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
• DUST AND POLLEN FILTER REPLACEMENT
• DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
• IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
• VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT