| 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 manual transmission fluid (see TRANSMISSION FLUID INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ) Capacity: 1.9 L (2.0 US qt); use Acura MTF. |
| Replace automatic transmission fluid (see ATF REPLACEMENT ) Capacity: 2.5 L (2.6 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 ILZKR7B-11S (NGK) or SXU22HCR11S (DENSO). |
| Inspect valve clearance (cold) (see VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT ) Intake: 0.21 -0.25 mm (0.008-0.010 in). Exhaust: 0.25-0.29 mm (0.010-0.011 in). | |
| 5 | Replace engine coolant (see COOLANT REPLACEMENT ) Capacity (including the reservoir) M/T: 6.3L (1.66USgal) A/T: 6.2 L (1.64 US gal) Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 in severe cold temperatures. |
MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS REFERENCE CHART