Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 39

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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, g F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed
Replaca €ngine oil(see page 8-6) - Capacity without tilter change: K2OA2 engine 4 5 0 14 8 US
q0' K20A engine 4 0 0 (4 2 US qt)
R e p | a c e e n g i n o o i l l i | t e r ( s e e p a g e S - 7 ) . _ c a p a c i t y w i t h ' i | t e r c h a n g € : K 2 o A 2 e n g i n e 4 ' 7 0 ( 5 ' o U s q t ) , K 2 o A 3 e n g i n e 4 . 2 4 ( 4 ' 4 U s
lnsoectfront and rear brakes
. iheck oads and discsforwear{thickness),
damage, and cracks'
. Check calipers lor damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts'
Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grgase'
Rotate tir€s, if the vehicte has been orrven the ii"t"n"" ri"La. folroiu the pattern shown in the Owner's
Manual-Check tirs inflation and
condition.
lnspecttie-rod €nds, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17-8)
. Check rack grease and steering linkage
. Check boots for damage and leaking grease
' Checkfluid linetordamage and leaks
Reolace brake fluid every 3 years (independent of mileage)'
According to state and federal regulattons, tailure to perform the maintenance atems marked with asrerisk 1*)will
not void customer's
omissions warranties. However, Honda recommenda that all maintenance seruices b€ done
atthe recommended intervalto €nsure long-term
reliability.
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U lnspect suspension comPonents
. Check bolts fortightness.
. Check condition of ballioint bootslor deterioration and damage
n rni"-i aii"""r,"rt ooots. check boots for cracks and boor bands for tightness {see
page 16-3).
Chock parking brake adjustment. Should be lully appliedwithin 7 to 9clicks
rn"o..itrrtJtoses "nd tines. (inctuaing nbS). iheck the masler cvlinder, proponioning controlvalve,
and ABS modulatorfor damage
and leakage lsee Page 19-24)
n CrilitliiiriJi*!L";nd
condition of fluids; check for leaks.lf nec€ssarv, add ATF (see page 14-138)or MTF
(see page 13-4)' engine coolant'
braks {luid, and windshield washerfluid.
t-l lnsoect exhaust svstem*. Check catalytic conveft€r heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage,leaks'
and tightnesstor K20A2
€noine {see oaqe 9-14), and for K2oA3 engine lsee page 9'15)'
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ah""i for roose connections, cracks and deterioration; retishten loose connections and replace
damage parts {see Page l1 161).
tr it ""t""ti right.. Ch;rcffunction of a interior rnd exterior lights, and the
position of the headlights {see page 22-70)'
E fn"pecttft"-u"f i"f",nderbody. Check thg paintfor damag6, scratches, stone chipping'
and dents
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Inspect and adiust drivs belt
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. Lloot tor"r""ta und damage, and inspect auto tensioner lneeds no adiustment)
E Replace the dust anO potten titter, everiii,ooo- mire. ii uerri"r".is Oriven mostly where
air has high concentration o{ soot trom industry and
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Ji"iJ_p<i*eiJ "*icies; atso reptace t'he dust and pollen anytime airftow is tess than usual
(see page 21 47).
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Clean air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (ind€pendent of time)
(see page 11-179,.
fl Reolace air cleaner element every 3O,O0O miles (48,000 km) (independent of time)
(see page 11 179)'
. l;duswconditions, reDlaceevery 15,000miles{24,000km}
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