Lubricants and Fluids
LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid |
|---|---|
| Engine | Acura Motor Oil: 5W-20 Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| Automatic transmission | Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF DW-1): Always use Acura ATF DW-1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality. |
| Rear differential | Acura All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) |
| Transfer assembly | Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5: Use an SAE 90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only. Viscosity SAE 90: above 0°F (-18°C) |
| Brake system (including VSA lines) | 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. |
| Power steering system | Acura Power Steering Fluid: 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. |
| Cooling system | Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 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 article.
LUBRICATION POINTS REFERENCE CHART
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Brake booster clevis pin | Multipurpose grease |
| B | Battery terminals | |
| C | Fuel fill door | |
| D | Hood hinges and hood latch | |
| E | Trunk hinges | |
| F | Caliper piston boots, caliper piston seals, caliper pins, and caliper pin boots | Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| G | Parking brake shoe linkage (drum in disc) | Molykote 44MA grease |
| H | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a) |
NOTE:
- Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
- In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.