Acura 2006 RSX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 182)

Check the fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly.
Replace the brake fluid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.
Always use Acura Precision Crafted
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it
is not available, you should use only
DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid, from a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Acura brake fluid can
cause corrosion and decrease the life
of the system. Have the brake
system flushed and refilled with
Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Acura Precision Crafted
Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
until it starts to run out of the hole.
Reinstall the filler bolt tighten it
securely.
If Acura MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
On vehicles with 5-speed/6-speed
manual transmission
Brake Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid and Brake Fluid
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Correct level
FILLER BOLT
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