Engine Oil - Acura RDX Owner's Manual

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Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
n Checking the Oil
1. Open the hood. (See Opening the
Hood) Remove the dipstick (orange
loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth
or paper towel.
3. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Add oil if necessary.
n Recommended Engine Oil
• Genuine Acura Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on
the container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements. Use Genuine Acura
Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature.
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Use Genuine Acura Motor Oil or
another commercial engine oil of
suitable viscosity for the ambient
temperature.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if
it is labeled with the API Certification
Seal and is of the specified viscosity
grade.
Adding Oil
n
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil
can result in leaks and engine damage.
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
n
If you change or replace the vehicle's engine oil yourself, you must reset
the engine oil life.
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