Acura NSX 1997 Service Manual page 1527

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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for the mileage/time interval listed.
Part
A Replace engine oil (see page 8-2)*
Engine oil capacity: without oil filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt).
Check tire inflation and condition at least once a month, every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
B Replace engine oil filter (see page 8-5)*
Engine oil capacity: with oil filter: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt).
Check front and rear brake wear (see page 19-4)*
• Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
• Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mounting bolts.
Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-5)*
Check the number of clicks (10 to 14) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of force.
Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-57)*
• Check rack grease and steering linkage.
• Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
• Check fluid lines for damage and leaks.
Inspect suspension components (see page 18-14)* , every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Check bolts for tightness.
• Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-3)*
Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS (see page 19-27)*
Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve and ABS modulator for damage and leakage.
Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids, every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 1 year.
• Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see page 13-3)*
• Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-105)*
• Engine coolant (see page 10-2)*
• Brake fluid (see page 19-84)*
• Windshield washer fluid.
Cooling system hoses and connections (see page 10-2)*
• Check all hoses for damage, leaks and deterioration.
• Check for proper fan operation.
Inspect exhaust system (see page 9-6)*
Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9-14).
Inspect fuel lines and connections (see page 11-130)*
Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.
NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk (*) will not
void the customer's emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at
the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability.
*1: Refer to the 1997 NSX Service Manual, P/N 61SL006.
*2: Refer to the 1998 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SL007.
*3: Refer to the 2001 NSX Service Manual Supplement, P/N 61SW000.
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