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Acura (Honda) RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Fluid - Differential: Specifications (page 2 of 2)

Make
Acura (Honda)
Model
RDX
Engine
L4-2.3L Turbo
Year
2008
Section
Fluids › Fluid - Differential
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 2
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Fluid - Differential: Service and Repair

Rear Differential Fluid Inspection and Replacement

Inspection

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Use solvent and a brush to wash any oil and dirt off the differential fluid inspection oil filter plugs.
3. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B), then check the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is at the proper level (C).

4. The fluid level must reach up the bottom of the filler plug hole. If it is below the hole, add the recommended fluid until it runs out, then reinstall

the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

Replacement

1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the filler plug (A) and the sealing washer (B).

3. Remove the drain plug (C) and the sealing washer (D), and drain the fluid.
4. Reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer.
5. Add fluid until it reaches the bottom of the filler plug hole.
6. Reinstall the filler plug with a new sealing washer.

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