Acura 2003 MDX Owner's Manual page 303

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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in
schedule if the severe driving conditions described in the Severe Conditions Schedule on the next page do not apply.
Canadian owners: Follow the schedule for Severe Conditions.
7,500 mi/12,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km
3 yrs
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km
6 yrs
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
9 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs
then every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
NOTE:
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Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
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Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B, D . 1
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B, C, D.
Do items in A.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Replace transmission fluid.
Replace transfer assembly fluid. Do items in A,
B.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B, C, D.
Do items in A.
Replace transmission fluid.
Replace transfer assembly fluid. Do items in A,
B.
Do items in A.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Do items in A, B, C, D.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump.
Replace transmission fluid.
Replace transfer assembly fluid.
Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B, C, D.
Replace brake fluid (independent of mileage).
Replace engine coolant.
A, B, C, D as required for each distance/time interval. Follow this
A Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page
B Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect exhaust system .
Inspect fuel lines and connections .
C Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
D Replace rear differential fluid.
: See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page 297 .
1: Necessary for proper break-in of the VTM-4 rear differential.
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