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Acura RSX Honda Integra. Manual - part 13

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2002-2003 Models

Part

Maintenance Items

3-6

Maintenance Schedule

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

Follow the Normal Schedule if the severe driving conditions specified in the Maintenance Schedule for Severe
Conditions do not apply, and if only OCCASIONALLY driven in severe driving conditions. Follow the Severe
Conditions schedule if the vehicle is driven MAINLY in Canada.

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

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

Independent of time.

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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 (2002-2003 models) and use
IFR7G11K, IFR7G11KS (NGK) or SK22PR-M11, SK22PR-M11S (DENSO) for K20A2 engine
(2002-2003 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 (2002-2003 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 (2002-2003 models): Intake: 0.21

0.25 mm (0.008

0.010 in.), Exhaust: 0.28

0.32 mm

(0.011

0.013 in.).

Replace automatic transmission fluid (see page 14-272) at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then
replace every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.

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

Replace manual transmission fluid (see page 13-4) at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then replace
every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.

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

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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2002-2003 Models

Severe Driving Conditions

Distance

Time

Maintenance Items

3-7

Listed by Distance/Time for Severe Conditions

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.

5,000 miles

8,000 km

Do item in A.

10,000 miles

16,000 km

1 year

Do items in A and B.

15,000 miles

24,000 km

Do items in A and C.

20,000 miles

32,000 km

1 year

Do items in A, B, and D.

25,000 miles

40,000 km

Do item in A.

30,000 miles

48,000 km

2 years

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

35,000 miles

56,000 km

Do item in A.

40,000 miles

64,000 km

2 years

Do items in A, B, and D.

45,000 miles

72,000 km

Do items in A and C.

50,000 miles

80,000 km

3 years

Do items in A and B.

55,000 miles

88,000 km

Do item in A.

60,000 miles

96,000 km

3 years

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

3 years

Replace brake fluid (see page 19-8).

Use ACURA DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

65,000 miles

104,000 km

Do item in A.

70,000 miles

112,000 km

4 years

Do items in A and B.

75,000 miles

120,000 km

Do items in A and C.

80,000 miles

128,000 km

4 years

Do items in A, B, and D.

85,000 miles

136,000 km

Do item in A.

90,000 miles

144,000 km

5 years

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

95,000 miles

152,000 km

Do item in A.

100,000 miles

160,000 km

5 years

Do items in A, B, and D.

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.

110,000 miles

176,000 km

7 years

Inspect idle speed (see page 11-348).

Idle speed: M/T 700

50 rpm in neutral,

A/T 700

50 rpm in N or P position.

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.

9 years

Replace brake fluid (see page 19-8).

Use ACURA DOT 3 Brake Fluid.

120,000 miles

192,000 km

10 years

Do item in J.

(cont’d)

2002-2003 Models

Severe Driving Conditions

Part

Maintenance Items

3-8

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.

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 (2002-2003 models) 4.5 L (4.8 US qt), K20A3 engine (2002-2003 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 (2002-2003 models) 4.7 L (5.0 US qt), K20A3 engine (2002-2003 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, leak, 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.

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Part

Maintenance Items

3-9

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 (2002-2003 models) and use IFR7G11K, IFR7G11KS (NGK) or
SK22PR-M11, SK22PR-M11S (DENSO) for K20A2 engine (2002-2003 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 (2002-2003 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 (2002-2003 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.

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

) will 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.

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