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Acura (Honda) 3.5RL V6-3474cc 3.5L (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RL 3.5RL
Engine
V6-3474cc 3.5L
Year
2001
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

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.

3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer, and refill with the recommended oil.

NOTE:  Under both normal and severe conditions, the oil filter should be replaced at every oil change.

The numbers in the middle of the API Service label tell you the oil's SAE viscosity or weight. Select the oil for your car according to this chart.

An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economy and year-round protection in the car. You may use a 10W-30 oil if the

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