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Acura Scheduled Maintenance

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Acura Scheduled Maintenance Procedures

  • Rotate and Inspect tires
  • Inspect Brake system
  • Inspect Cooling system hoses and clamps
  • Inspect Drive belt(s)
  • Inspect Driveshaft boots
  • Inspect Drum and disc brakes
  • Inspect Exhaust system
  • Inspect Fluid levels and condition
  • Inspect Fuel lines & connection
  • Inspect Halfshaft boots
  • Inspect Parking brake system
  • Inspect Rear differential fluid
  • Inspect Steering linkage
  • Inspect Suspension components
  • Inspect Suspension mounting bolts
  • Inspect TWC converter heat shield
  • Inspect Tie rods, steering gear box & boots
  • Inspect/Adjust Parking brake system
  • Replace Air filter
  • Replace Cabin air filter
  • Replace Engine coolant
  • Replace Engine oil & filter

Acura Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services

Acura Air Filter Replacement

The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 15,000 miles.

Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

Acura Brake Fluid Replacement/Flush

Brake fluid accumulates moisture and contamination from component wear over time and unless replaced every 30,000 miles or 2 years, can cause brake system damage.

Acura Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Over time the Cabin Filter(s) will accumulate dirt, pollen and debris which can leak in to the passenger compartment if left unchecked. They should be replaced every year or 15,000 miles.

Acura Coolant Replacement/Flush

Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 30,0000 miles.

Acura Differential Fluid Replacement - Rear

Differential fluid breaks down and becomes contaminated with moisture over time and can lead to differential damage from a lack of proper lubrication. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

Acura Drive Belt(s) Replacement

Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 45,000 miles.

Acura Fuel Filter Change

The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to perfomance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles in vehicles where it is replaceable.

Acura Spark Plug Replacement

Spark Plug terminals wear down over time and can lead to engine misfires and increased exhaust emissions. Replace according to the vehicle manufacturers recommended replacement interval.

Acura Sub Item 1: Rotate Tires

Inspection of wheels and tires, rotate tires, check and adjust air pressures

Acura Sub Item 2: Replace Engine/Cabin Filters

Replacement of the Engine Air Filter and the Cabin Air Filter (where applicable) is performed, along with an inspection of the drive belt and drive belt tensioner.

Acura Sub Item 3: Replace Transmission Fluid

Replacement of the Automatic or Manual Transmission Fluid is performed.

Acura Sub Item 4: Perform Valve Adjustment

Adjustment of the valves should be performed whether they are noisy or not. The Valve Cover gaskets will be replaces as part of this job.

Acura Sub Item 4: Replace Spark Plugs

Spark plugs are replaced.

Acura Sub Item 5: Replace Coolant

Engine Coolant Replacement is performed.

Acura Valve Adjustment

On engines with adjustable valves, the valve train clearances can become improper which can lead to engine damage. The valve clearance should be checked and adjusted every 30,000 miles.

Acura Scheduled Maintenance Parts

The air filter prevents harmful dirt and debris from entering the engine.
The cabin air filter prevents dirt, pollen, and other debris from entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system. Because the filter reduces dust and particles in the cabin, it also increases the reliability of various electronic components (e.g. relays, switches, and senso...
Coolant is a mixture of an antifreeze agent (ethylene glycol or propylene glycol), water, and a small amount of corrosion inhibitor. Manufacturer-specified and proprietary coolant brands are becoming common. Make sure to use the coolant the manufacturer recommends; the wrong coolant can damage yo...
Engine oil provides lubrication for—and conducts heat away from—internal engine components. Currently, there is a wide selection among brands, oil composition, and weights of motor oil. Check your vehicle's requirements—the wrong motor oil can damage the engine.
The drain plug gasket prevents oil leaks from the drain plug. The screw-in drain plug is a simple design that includes a "soft" washer-like gasket situated between the oil pan and oil drain plug. This gasket/washer can be made of copper, aluminum, or a fiber composition. The drain plug gasket/was...
The engine oil filter removes harmful deposits from the engine oil before they can be circulated throughout the engine.

Acura Scheduled Maintenance Questions and Answers

mileage for timing belt replacement (1 answer)
1998 Acura CL, Anonymous, Sterling, VA
1998 Acura CL

when should timing belt be replaced

cooling system (1 answer)
1996 Acura TL, perugino, Las Vegas, NV
1996 Acura TL

Is the cooling system reliable on the 1996 TL?

maintinence required light (1 answer)
1997 Acura TL, stevesicard, Watertown, CT
1997 Acura TL

the maintenance required light is on in my car, what should i check for? i checked the oils and they were good. i dont want to take it to a dealer to figure it out

maint required light (1 answer)
2000 Acura RL, deb053, Willard, MO
2000 Acura RL

How do I reset the maint req light after changing oil on 2000 acura rl?

ERG VALVES (2 answers)
1999 Acura CL, DOUGCOLA, Pompano Beach, FL
1999 Acura CL

DEALER SAID THEY NEED CLEANING. IS THIS A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHAT SHOULD IT COST

ERG VALVES (2 answers)
1999 Acura CL, DOUGCOLA, Pompano Beach, FL
1999 Acura CL

DEALER SAYS THEY NEED CLEANING.Is THIS A REQUIRED MAINTENANCE OR A BOGUS REQUEST.

whether to do work or not (3 answers)
1997 Acura CL, kmsmd, Houston, TX
1997 Acura CL

My car has 92k miles on it. Should I replace timing belt? No problems yet.

Rear Differential Fluid (1 answer)
2006 Acura MDX, M.U., Chantilly, VA
2006 Acura MDX

I had a problem w/ noise and took it in to the dealer. Part of the problem was the steering system hose leaking which was covered under warranty but the other part was not replacing the rear differential fluid according to the scheduled maintenance. They had to drain it twice to stop the noise. Can i make the case that it wasn't my fault they had to drain it twice instead of just once to fix the problem? Also they want me to get the 30K miles service done for around $700...does that sound...

Are System Flushes a Rip Off? (1 answer)
2003 Acura TL, boblo, Farmington, MI
2003 Acura TL

I've been driving for decades and have kept at least a dozen well maintained cars well into mileage in the hundred thousands. Never, until now, has a mechanic suggested flushes of brake, power steering and transmission systems. Recently though I was sold these services for both my Acura (66,000 miles) and my Honda 2002 Accord (40000 miles) by the dealers. I now have second thoughts. The maintenance schedules in the manufacturers' owner's manuals make no mention of these flushes. Was I ripped ...

What should it cost for 105,000 maintenance (1 answer)
2002 Acura TL, Spaghetti, Hendersonville, NC
2002 Acura TL

Need normal 105,000 mile maintenance. Tell me at minimum need timing belt replacement. what should it cost me assuming no problems?

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