Acura 2009 MDX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 394)

Symbol Maintenance Main Items
A ● Replace engine oil 1
B ● Replace engine oil 1 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
● Exhasut 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 388 .
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.
Symbol Maintenance Sub Items
1 ● Rotate tires
2 ● Replace air cleaner element
If you dirve in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
● Replace dust and pollen filter
If you dirve 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, －
29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 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).
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance
Minder
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