2013 Acura RDX Owner's Manual - Page 281

uu Maintenance Under the Hood u Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter QRG Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter You must change the engine oil and oil filter regularly in order to maintain the engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly. Change the oil and filter in accordance with the maintenance message on the multiinformation display. 1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, and then turn the Drain Bolt engine off. 2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil fill cap. Washer 1 Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter NOTICE 2013 RDX You may damage the environment if you do not dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are changing the oil by yourself, appropriately dispose of the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away into a garbage can or onto the ground. 3. Remove the drain bolt and washer from the bottom of the engine, and drain the oil into a suitable container. TOC Maintenance Index 280