Maintenance - Acura 2001 MDX User Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.
If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page 358 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
Maintenance Safety ......................
Important Safety Precautions . 249
Maintenance Schedule .................
Required Maintenance Record . 258
Owner Maintenance Checks
Fluid Locations ..............................
Engine Oil ......................................
Adding Oil ..................................
Recommended Oil ....................
Synthetic Oil ..............................
Additives ....................................
Changing the Oil and Filter
Cooling System .............................
Adding Engine Coolant ............
Replacing Engine Coolant
Windshield Washers ....................
Automatic Transmission Fluid . 271
Differential Fluid ..........................
Brake Fluid ....................................
Brake System ............................
Power Steering ..............................
Air Cleaner Element .....................
Hood Latch ....................................
Spark Plugs ....................................
Replacement ..............................
Specifications ............................
. 248 Battery ...........................................
. Wiper Blades .................................
. 250
Air Conditioning System
... Dust and Pollen Filter
....... . 259 Drive Belts .....................................
. 260 Timing Belt ....................................
. 261 Tires ...............................................
. 261 Inflation ......................................
. 261 Inspection ..................................
. 262 Maintenance
. 263 Tire Rotation
..... . 263 Replacing Tires and Wheels . 290
. 265 Wheels and Tires
. 265 Winter Driving
....... . 267 Snow Tires
. 270 Tire Chains
.... Lights .............................................
. 272 Headlight Aiming
. 273 Replacing Bulbs
. 273 Storing Your Vehicle
. 275
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