Acura 2003 MDX Owner's Manual page 302

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Service at the indicated distance or
time whichever comes first.
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Replace transfer assembly fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least
once per month)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page
1: Necessary for proper break-in of the VTM-4 rear differential.
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Maintenance
miles x 1,000 15 30 45
km x 1,000 24 48
72
months 12 24 36
Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Adjust only if noisy
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
1
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Visually inspect the following items:
60 75 90 105 120
96 120 144 168 192
48 60 72 84 96
297 .
U.S. Owners
Follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if the
severe driving conditions
specified in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
NOTE: If you only
OCCASIONALLY drive under a
''severe'' condition, you should
follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Canadian Owners
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.