2008 Acura MDX Owner's Manual - Page 394

Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil1 Replace engine oil1and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components Driveshaft boots Brake hoses and lines (including ABS) All fluid levels and condition of fluids Exhaust system Fuel lines and connections Symbol 1 2 Maintenance Sub Items Rotate tires Replace air cleaner element If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Replace dust and pollen filter If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Inspect drive belt Replace transmission and transfer fluid Replace spark plugs Replace timing belt and inspect water pump If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over 110°F, 43°C), in very low temperatures (under 20°F, 29°C), or towing a trailer, replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km (Canada). Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Replace rear differential fluid Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher level of mechanical (shear) stress to fluid. This requires differential fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the differential fluid changed at 7,500 miles (12,000 km), then every 15,000 miles (24,000 km). Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions 3 4 1 : If the message ''SERVICE DUE NOW'' does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the engine oil every year. : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the first column on page 389 . NOTE : Independent of the maintenance messages in the multi-information display, replace the brake fluid every 3 years. Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. 5 6 390 2008 MDX