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Valve Clearance

VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT

Application (1) In. (mm)
MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Intake 0.008-0.009 (0.20-0.23)
Exhaust 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33)
RSX (K20A2)
Intake 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Exhaust 0.010-0.011 (0.25-0.28)
RSX (K20A3)
Intake 0.008-0.010 (0.20-0.25)
Exhaust 0.011-0.013 (0.28-0.33)
3.5RL (2)
(1) Adjust valves when engine is cold.
(2) Equipped with hydraulic lifters. No adjustment is necessary.