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Acura RSX Honda Integra. Manual - part 15

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2004-2006 Models

Severe Driving Conditions

Distance

Time

Maintenance Items

3-14

Maintenance Schedule

Listed by Distance/Time for Severe Conditions (cont’d)

Use the Severe Conditions schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada or in any of the following conditions. If
only OCCASIONALLY driven in these conditions, use the Normal Conditions schedule.

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Driving less than 5 miles (8 km) per trip or, in freezing temperatures, driving less than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot over 90 °F (32 °C) conditions.
Extensive idling, or long periods of stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi or a commercial delivery vehicle.
Trailer towing, driving with a loaded roof rack, or driving in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-iced roads.

105,000 miles

168,000 km

Do items in A and C.

110,000 miles

176,000 km

Do items in I.

110,000 miles

176,000 km

6 years

Do items in A and B.

6 years

Replace brake fluid (see page 19-8).

Use ACURA DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

115,000 miles

184,000 km

Do item in A.

120,000 miles

192,000 km

6 years

Do items in A, B, D, E, F, and H.

120,000 miles

192,000 km

7 years

Do item in G.

120,000 miles

192,000 km

10 years

Do item in J.

125,000 miles

200,000 km

Do item in A.

130,000 miles

208,000 km

Do items in A and B.

135,000 miles

216,000 km

Do items in A and C.

140,000 miles

224,000 km

7 years

Do items in A, B, and D.

145,000 miles

232,000 km

Do item in A.

150,000 miles

240,000 km

8 years

Do items in A, B, E, F, and G.

155,000 miles

248,000 km

Do item in A.

160,000 miles

256,000 km

Inspect idle speed (see page 11-348).

Idle speed: K20A2 engine (2004 model) 700

50 rpm in neutral,

K20A3 engine (2004-2006 M/T models) 700

50 rpm in neutral,

K20A3 engine (2004-2006 A/T models) 700

50 rpm in N or P

position,
K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 Type S models) 700

50 rpm in

neutral.

160,000 miles

256,000 km

9 years

Do items in A, B, and D.

9 years

Replace brake fluid (see page 19-8).

Use ACURA DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

Part

Maintenance Items

3-15

Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J as required for the mileage/time interval listed.

Replace engine oil (see page 8-8) every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months.

Engine oil capacity without oil filter: K20A2 engine (2004 model), K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models)
4.5 L (4.8 US qt), K20A3 engine (2004-2006 models) 4.0 L (4.2 US qt).

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Replace engine oil filter (see page 8-9) every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year.

Engine oil capacity with oil filter: K20A2 engine (2004 model), K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models) 4.7 L
(5.0 US qt), K20A3 engine (2004-2006 models) 4.2 L (4.4 US qt).

Check front and rear brake wear (see page 19-4) every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year.

Check pads and discs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.
Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.

Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year.
Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).

Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.

Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots (see page 17-8) every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or 1 year.

Check rack grease and steering linkage.
Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
Check fluid lines for damage or leaks.

Inspect suspension components (see page 18-3) every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year.

Check bolts for tightness.
Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.

Inspect driveshaft boots (see page 16-4) every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 1 year.

Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.

Clean air cleaner element (see page 11-407) every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

Independent of time.

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Check parking brake adjustment (see page 19-7) every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check the number of clicks (7 to 9) when the parking brake lever is pulled with 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf) of
force.

Inspect brake hoses and lines including ABS (see page 19-24) every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator-control unit for damage
and leakage.

Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Manual transmission fluid (MTF) (see page 13-4).
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF-Z1) (see page 14-271).
Clutch fluid.
Engine coolant (see page 10-6).
Power steering fluid (see page 17-12).
Brake fluid (see page 19-8).
Windshield washer fluid.

Inspect exhaust system (see page 9-14) every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe, and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness

(see page 9-15).

Inspect fuel lines and connections (see page 11-368) every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace
damaged parts.

Check lights and controls every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check function of interior and exterior lights (see page 22-78), and position of the headlights

(see page 22-88).

Inspect vehicle underbody every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 1 year.

Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chipping, and dents.

NOTE: According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with an asterisk (

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not void the customer’s emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be done at
the recommended intervals to ensure long-term reliability.

(cont’d)

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2004-2006 Models

Severe Driving Conditions

Part

Maintenance Items

3-16

Maintenance Schedule

Listed by Distance/Time for Severe Conditions (cont’d)

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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J as required for the mileage/time interval listed.

Inspect drive belt every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.

Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator

(see page 4-43).

Replace dust and pollen filter (see page 21-49) every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.

Replace the filter twice as often (at 15,000 miles/24,000 km intervals) if the vehicle is driven mostly in
urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and diesel-powered vehicles;
also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime airflow is less than usual.

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Replace air cleaner element (see page 11-407) every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).

Independent of time.
In dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).

Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-272) at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then
replace every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.

Capacity: 2.9 L (3.1 US qt), use ACURA ATF-Z1.

Replace manual transmission fluid (see page 13-4) every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years.

Capacity: 1.5 L (1.6 US qt), use ACURA MTF.

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Replace spark plugs (see page 4-28) every 110,000 miles (176,000 km).

Use IZFR6K11 (NGK) or SKJ20DR-M11 (DENSO) for K20A3 engine (2004-2006 models) and use
IFR7G11K,IFR7G11KS (NGK) or SK22PR-M11, SK22PR-M11S (DENSO) for K20A2 engine (2004 model)
and use IFR7G11KS (NGK) or SK22PR-M11S (DENSO) for K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models):
GAP 1.0

1.1 mm (0.039

0.043 in.).

Inspect the valve clearance (see page 6-11) every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) otherwise adjust only if
noisy.

K20A2 engine (2004 model), K20Z1 engine (2005-2006 models): Intake: 0.21

0.25 mm (0.008

0.010 in.),

Exhaust: 0.25

0.29 mm (0.010

0.011 in.).

K20A3 engine (2004-2006 models): Intake: 0.21

0.25 mm (0.008

0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28

0.32 mm

(0.011

0.013 in.).

Replace engine coolant (see page 10-6) at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years.

Capacity: M/T 5.1 L (1.35 US gal), A/T 5.0 L (1.32 US gal), use ACURA Long Life Antifreeze/coolant
Type 2.

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