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Lubricants and Fluids

For details of the lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

LUBRICATION POINTS REFERENCE CHART

Item Lubrication Points Lubricant
A Engine Acura Motor Oil:
American Honda P/N 08798-9023A (5W-20), Honda Canada P/N CA66806 (5W-20)
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container as shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart.
B Automatic transmission Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1):
American Honda P/N 08200-9001A, Honda Canada P/N CA66689
Always use Acura ATF-Z1. Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality.
C Transfer assembly Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5
Use a SAE 90 or SAE 80W-90 viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only.
Viscosity SAE 90: above 0°F (-18°C)
SAE 80W-90: below 0°F (-18°C)
D Rear differential Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1):
American Honda P/N 08200-9001 A,
Honda Canada P/N CA66689
E Brake system (including VSA lines) Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008A
Always use Acura DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
Using a non-Acura brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
F Brake booster clevis pin Multipurpose grease
G Battery terminals
H Fuel fill door
I Hood hinges and hood latch
J Door hinges: upper and lower
K Tailgate hinges
L Caliper piston boot, caliper pins, and boots Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
M Power steering system Acura Power Steering Fluid: P/N 08206-9002A
Always use Acura Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
N Air conditioning compressor Compressor oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH or 38899-PR7-A01) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
O Cooling system Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
Fig 1: Identifying API Certification Seal
G05484430Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
NOTE:
  • Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
  • In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lubricate Applying Area
    G05484431Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.