Acura 2001 NSX - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 170)

Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car 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
291 for information on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Acura
dealer.
Maintenance Safety....................... 168
Important Safety Precautions .. 169
Maintenance Schedule.................. 170
Required Maintenance Record.... 177
Owner Maintenance Checks........ 179
Fluid Locations............................... 180
Engine Oil....................................... 181
Adding Oil.................................. 181
Recommended Oil..................... 181
Synthetic Oil............................... 182
Additives..................................... 182
Changing the Oil and Filter...... 183
Cooling System.............................. 185
Adding Engine Coolant............. 185
Replacing Engine Coolant........ 187
Windshield Washers..................... 192
Transmission Fluid........................ 193
Automatic Transmission........... 193
6-speed Manual
Transmission.......................... 194
Brake and Clutch Fluid................. 195
Brake Fluid................................. 195
Brake System............................. 195
Clutch System............................ 196
Air Cleaner Element...................... 197
Fuel Filter....................................... 198
Hood Latch..................................... 199
Spark Plugs..................................... 199
Replacement............................... 199
Specifications............................. 201
Battery............................................ 202
Wiper Blades.................................. 205
Air Conditioning System............... 207
Drive Belts...................................... 208
Timing Belt..................................... 208
Tires................................................ 209
Inflation....................................... 209
Inspection................................... 211
Maintenance............................... 212
Tire Rotation.............................. 212
Replacing Tires and Wheels .... 213
Wheels and Tires....................... 214
Winter Driving........................... 214
Snow Tires.............................. 215
Tire Chains............................. 215
Lights.............................................. 216
Replacing Bulbs......................... 218
Storing Your Car............................ 226
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