2008 Acura RL Owner's Manual - Page 397

Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best and can provide competent, efficient service. However, service at a dealer is not mandatory to keep your warranties in effect. Maintenance may be done by any qualified service facility or person who is skilled in this type of automotive service. Keep all receipts as proof of completion, and have the person who does the work fill out your Maintenance Journal or Canadian Maintenance Log. Check your warranty booklet for more information. We recommend the use of Acura parts and fluids whenever you have maintenance done. These are manufactured to the same high quality standards as the original components, so you can be confident of their performance and durability. U.S. Vehicles: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and systems may be done by any automotive repair establishment or individual using parts that are ''certified'' to EPA standards. According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on the items marked with will not void your emissions warranties. However, Acura recommends that all maintenance services be performed in accordance with the intervals indicated by the Multi-Information Display. Owner's Maintenance Checks You should check the following items at the specified intervals. If you are unsure of how to perform any check, turn to the appropriate page listed. Engine oil level Check every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 333 . Engine coolant level Check the radiator reserve tank every time you fill the fuel tank. See page 333 . Automatic transmission Check the fluid level monthly. See page 404 . Brakes Check the fluid level monthly. See page 406 . Tires Check the tire pressure monthly. Examine the tread for wear and foreign objects. See page 421 . Lights Check the operation of the headlights, parking lights, taillights, high-mount brake light, and license plate lights monthly. See page 408 . 394 2008 RL