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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 service information.

LUBRICATION CHART

Item Lubrication Points Lubricant
A Engine Acura Motor Oil
American Honda P/N 08798-9023A (5W-20),
Honda Canada P/N CA66808 (5W-20)
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines" SAE viscosity See chart
B
C
Automatic transmission
Rear differential (SH-AWD models)
Acura Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF-Z1)
American Honda P/N 08200-9001A,
Honda Canada P/N CA66704
Always use Acura ATF-Z1 Using a non-Acura ATF can affect shift quality
D Transfer assembly (SH-AWD models) Hypoid gear oil GL4 or GL5
Use a SAE 90 or viscosity hypoid gear oil, API classified GL4 or GL5 only
Viscosity SAE 90 above 0°F (-18°C)
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
G
H
I
J
Brake booster clevis pin
Battery terminals
Fuel fill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Trunk hinges
Multipurpose grease
K Caliper piston boots, caliper pins, and boots Honda Silicone Grease P/N 08C30-B0234M
L Air conditioning compressor Compressor oil DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
M Cooling system Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant-Type 2 P/N OL999-9011A
Fig 1: Identifying API Certification Seal
G05986484Courtesy 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 Vehicle Lubrication Point
    G05986485Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.