Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 41

Listed by Maintenance ltem for Severe Conditions
use rhe schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLy in canada or in any of the following
conditions; if only occAsloNALLY driven in these
conditions, use the Normal Conditions schedule.
Severe Driving Conditions
. D r i v i n o l e s s - t h a n 5 m i l e s { 8 k m ) p e r t r i p o r , i n t r e e ? i n g t e m p e r a t u r e s ' d r i v i n g l e s s t h a n l 0 m i l e s ( 1 6 k m ) p e r t r i p '
. Drivin; In extremely hol over 95 "F {32 'Cl conditions
. Extenslve idling, or long petiods of stop_and go_driving
. Trailer towing. driving with a car_top carrier, or driving in mountainous condrtrons
Driving on muddv. dustY. or de iced roads
Service at the indicated distance or time,
whichever comes first.
miles x 1,000
10 20
30 40
50
60 70
80 90
100 110
120
km x 1,000
16
18
64
80 96
112
128
1 4 4
160 176 192
months
12
24 36
{8
60
12
B e p l a c e e n q i n e o i l
R o t a t e t i r e s
l C h e c k t j r e i n f l a t i o n a n d c o n d i t i o n a t l e a s t o n c e
p e r m o n t h )
B e p l a c e e n g i n e o i l f i l t e r
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Lubricate alllocks. hinges. and lalches
Visually inspect the following atems:
. Tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots
. Suspensaon
comPonents
. Oriveshaft boots
Check oarkinq brake adiustment
Visuallv inspect the following items:
. Brake hoses and lines (includinq ABS)
. Alllluid levelsand condition offluids
. Exhaust system*
. Fuel lines and connections*
. Lights and controls, vehicle underbody
R e p l a c e e v e r y 5 . 0 0 0 r r r l e s 1 8 . 0 0 0 k m ) o r 6 m o n l h s
a a
a o o o
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Inspect and adjust drive belt
Beplace dust and Pollen lilteflo*'
a
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Replace transmission f luid
Mfi
a
a
At 60,000 miles (96,000 km)or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km)or 2 years
Service th€ tollowing ilems at the recommended intervals
Clean and replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Clean at 15,000 miles i24,000 km), replace everY 30,000 miles (48,000 km)in dustY
conditions, otherwise usenormal schedule.
Every 110,000 miles (176,000
km)
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adiust only if noisy'
Inspect idle speed*
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Every 160,000 miles {256,000 km)or 7 Years
At 120,000 miles (192,m0 km)or lO years, then every 60,000 miles
(96,000
km)or5
Every 3 years
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* : According to state and federal regulatons, failLrre to perform the maintenance items marked with an asterisk {*) will
not void the customer's
"ai".tn" *Zronti".. ffo*"uer, Ho;da ,""orn.ends that all maintenance service
be done atthe recommended intervalto ensure long-term
reliability.
NOTE 1: Replace the dust and pollen filter as often (at 15,000 miles/24,000 km) ;l the vehicle
is driven mostly in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and diesefpowered vehicle
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