Acura RL (1996-2004 year). Manual — part 349
Engine Oil
1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn off the
engine. Allow the oil a few minutes to drain back
into the oil pan so the dipstick will show the actual
level.
2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip-
stick is between the upper and lower marks.
DIPSTICK
UPPER
LOWER
3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark,
add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Insert the dipstick carefully to avoid bend-
ing it.
Inspection
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Engine Oil
Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain bolt carefully while the
engine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
WASHER
Replace.
DRAIN BOLT
44 N-m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 Ibf-ft)
Do not overtighten.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
Requirement
API Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving" SJ or "Energy Con-
serving II" SH grade oil. SAE 5 W - 30
preferred. You can also use an oil that
bears the API CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity
4.3 (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
at oil change.
4.6 (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
at oil change including filter.
5.3 (5.6 US qt, 4.7 Imp qt)
after engine overhaul.
Change
interval
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
12 months
(Normal conditions).
Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or
6 months (Severe conditions).
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter should be
replaced at every other oil change. Under severe condi-
tions, the oil filter should be replaced at each oil change.
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The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell
you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your vehicle according to this chart:
Ambient Temperature
An oil with a viscosity of 5W - 30 is preferred for
improved fuel economy and year-round protection in
the vehicle. You may use a 10W - 30 oil if the climate in
your area is limited to the temperature range shown on
the chart.
API SERVICE LABEL
4. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check
for oil leakage.
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Oil Filter
Replacement
CAUTION: Loosen the engine oil filter carefully while
the engine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Remove the oil filter with the special oil filter
wrench.
2. Inspect the threads and rubber seal on the new fil-
ter. Wipe off the seat on the engine block, then
apply a light coat of oil to the filter rubber seal.
NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass sys-
tem.
Inspect threads and
rubber seal surface.
Apply oil to rubber seal
before installing.
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