Replacement - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Engine Oil

Replacement

CAUTION: Remove the drain bolt carefully while the
engine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
Requirement API Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving" SJ or "Energy Con-
serving II" SH grade oil. SAE 5 W - 30
preferred. You can also use an oil that
bears the API CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity
4.3
at oil change.
4.6
at oil change including filter.
5.3
after engine overhaul.
Change
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
interval 12 months
(Normal conditions).
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or
6 months (Severe conditions).
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be
replaced at every other oil change. Under severe condi-
tions, the oil filter should be replaced at each oil change.
WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)
Do not overtighten.
(4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
(4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
(5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)