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Maintenance – Acura 2002 MDX - Owner's Manual User Manual

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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and to follow basic
maintenance safety precautions.

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions for simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself.

If you have the skills and tools to per-
form more complex maintenance
tasks on your Acura, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page

for information on how to

obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.

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Maintenance Safety

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Important Safety Precautions .

249

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Maintenance Schedule

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250

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Required Maintenance Record .

257

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Owner Maintenance Checks

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259

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Fluid Locations

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260

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Engine Oil

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261

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Adding Oil

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261

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Recommended Oil

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261

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Synthetic Oil

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262

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Additives

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262

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Changing the Oil and Filter

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263

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Cooling System

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265

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Adding Engine Coolant

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265

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Replacing Engine Coolant

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267

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Windshield Washers

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270

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Automatic Transmission Fluid

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271

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Differential Fluid

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272

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Brake Fluid

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273

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Brake System

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273

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Power Steering

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274

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Air Cleaner Element

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275

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Hood Latch

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277

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Spark Plugs

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277

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Replacement

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277

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Specifications

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279

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Battery

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280

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Wiper Blades

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282

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Air Conditioning System

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284

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Dust and Pollen Filter

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285

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Drive Belts

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285

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Timing Belt

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286

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Tires

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286

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Inflation

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286

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Inspection

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288

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Maintenance

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289

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Tire Rotation

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289

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Replacing Tires and Wheels .

290

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Wheels and Tires

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291

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Winter Driving

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291

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Snow Tires

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292

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Tire Chains

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292

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Lights

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293

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Headlight Aiming

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295

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Replacing Bulbs

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295

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Storing Your Vehicle

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Maintenance

Maintenance

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