Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual page 394

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Maintenance Minder
Symbol Maintenance Main Items
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A Replace engine oil
1
B Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
1 :
If the message ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' does not appear more than 12
months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
:
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first
column on page 389 .
NOTE :
Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information
display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.
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1 Rotate tires
2 Replace air cleaner element
If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
Replace dust and pollen filter
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
Inspect drive belt
3 Replace transmission and transfer fluid
4 Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures
(over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures
(under 20°F,
60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada).
Inspect valve clearance
5 Replace engine coolant
6 Replace rear differential fluid
Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle
speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of
mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires
differential fluid changes more frequently than
recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you
regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions,
have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles
(12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
2008 MDX
Maintenance Sub Items
29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every