Lubricants and Fluids
For details of 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.
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS CHART
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Acura Motor Oil: P/N 08798-9023A (5W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| B | Manual transmission | Acura Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF): P/N 08798-9031A 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-Z1): P/N 08200-9001A Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality. |
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| C | 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. |
| D | Clutch system (manual transmission) | 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. |
| E | Shift cable ends (manual transmission) | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| F | Brake booster clevis pin | Multipurpose Grease |
| G | Clutch master cylinder clevis pin (manual transmission) | |
| H | Release fork (manual transmission) | |
| I | Shift lever (manual transmission) | |
| J | Battery terminals | |
| K | Fuel fill door | |
| L | Hood hinges and hood latch | |
| M | Trunk hinges | |
| N | Caliper piston boot and seal, caliper pins and boots | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| O | 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. |
| P | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
| Q | Cooling system | Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N OL999-9011A |