Engine Coolant; Adding Oil; Resetting The Engine Oil Life; Checking The Reserve Tank - Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Adding Oil

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1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap and tighten it securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. Overfilling the engine oil
may result in leaks and engine damage.

Resetting the Engine Oil Life

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If you change or replace the vehicle's engine oil yourself, you must reset
the engine oil life.
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Go to Vehicle Settings.
3. Go to the Maintenance Info. group.
4. Push the right selector wheel.
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5. Select Reset with the right selector wheel, then push the right selector
wheel.
The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select Cancel, then push the right
selector wheel.
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance service results in the
system showing incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.

Engine Coolant

Park the vehicle on level ground. Check the reserve tank and the coolant level
in the radiator. Use Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
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Checking the Reserve Tank

1. Make sure the engine and radiator are cool.
2. Open the hood. (See Opening the
Hood) Check the amount of
coolant in the reserve tank.
3. If the coolant level is below the
MIN mark, add the specified
coolant until it reaches the MAX
mark.
4. Inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
For vehicles used in temperatures below -31°F (-35°C) , change the coolant
from the standard 50:50 antifreeze:water mix to one with added
antifreeze. Consult a dealer for more information.
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