Lubrication Points - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various work
procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
No.
1 Engine
Transmission
2
Brake line (Includes ABS line)
3
4 Power steering gearbox
Steering boots
5
6 Throttle cable end
7 Steering ball joints
8 Shift lever (Automatic transmission)
9 Pedal linkage
Intermediate shaft
10
11 Brake master cylinder pushrod
Fuel fill lid
12
13 Battery terminals
14 Trunk hinges and latch
Door hinges upper and lower
15
Door opening detents
16
Hood hinges and hood latch
17
18 Brake line joints (Front and rear wheelhouse)
Caliper Piston boot, caliper
19
Pins and boots
20 Power steering system
Differential
21
22 A/C compressor
API SERVICE LABEL
*1: Always use Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
*2: Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.
*3: Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmis-
sion fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
LUBRICATION POINTS
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
LUBRICANT
API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil.
The oil container may also display the API Certification
seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline
Engines."
SAE Viscosity: See chart below.
1
Honda ATF-Z1 (ATF)*
Genuine Honda DOT3 brake fluid*
Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E
Multi-purpose grease
Honda White Lithium Grease
Rust preventive
Silicone grease
Genuine Honda power steering fluid*
Hypoid gear Oil API GL4 or GL5
Viscosity:
at above -18°C (0°F): SAE 90
at less than -18°C (0°F): SAE 80W-90
Compressor oil:
DENSO: ND-OIL8 (P/N) 38897 - PR7 - A01 AH or 38899 -
PR7-A01)
(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))
Recommended engine oil
viscosity for ambient
temperature ranges
2
3