Maintenance - Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Before Performing Maintenance
Inspection and Maintenance ............ 562
Safety When Performing Maintenance..563
Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service...564
Maintenance Minder TM ..................... 565
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood.. 569
Opening the Hood ........................... 570
Engine Compartment Cover............. 571
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 572
Oil Check ......................................... 573
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 574
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter...575
* Not available on all models
Cooling System................................ 577
Inverter Coolant............................... 579
Transmission Fluid............................ 580
Brake Fluid....................................... 581
Refilling Window Washer Fluid......... 581
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 582
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades...587
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 591
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 592
Tire Labeling .................................... 592
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles).. 594
Wear Indicators................................ 596

Maintenance

This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Tire Service Life................................ 596
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 597
Tire Rotation.................................... 598
Winter Tires ..................................... 599
12-Volt Battery ................................. 600
Remote Transmitter Care................. 601
Remote Control and Wireless
Headphone Care ........................... 602
Climate Control System Maintenance ..604
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 605
Exterior Care.................................... 607
Accessories and Modifications ........ 611
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