Canadian Owners - Acura 2001 MDX User Manual

miles x 1,000
Service at the indicated
km x 1,000
distance or time whichever
months
comes first.
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditions
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , 1 and inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Replace VTM-4 rear differential fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter 2
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches, include
the hood
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 conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls
Vehicle underbody
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Maintenance
7.5 15 30 45
12 24 48 72
6 12 24 36
Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Adjust only if noisy
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months
3 4
Q Q
Inspect every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Visually inspect the following items:
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
60 75 90 105 120
96 120 144 168 192
48 60 72 84
Every 3 years
U.S. Owners
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you drive
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your vehicle MAINLY under one or
more of the following conditions:
• Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than
10 miles (16 km) per trip.
• Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
• Extensive idling or long periods
of stop-and-go driving.
• Trailer towing, driving with a
roof top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
• Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
1: Refer to page 286 for replacement information
Q
under special driving conditions.
2: Refer to page 285 for replacement information
Q
under special driving conditions.
3: Follow this schedule for rear differential fluid
Q
replacement if you use your vehicle for
off-highway driving, trailer towing, or mainly
in stop-and-go driving. Otherwise, use the fluid
replacement schedule in the Maintenance
Schedule for Normal Conditions.
4: Necessary for proper break-in of the VTM-4
Q
rear differential.
# : See page 251.

Canadian Owners

Follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Severe Conditions.