1997 Acura SLXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Specifications: Capacities

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application & Group CCA Rating
All Models (24/27) 582/490, 622
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Qts. (L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1) 5.7 (5.4)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
A/T 9.0 (8.5)
M/T 9.3 (8.8)
Manual Transmission (2) 3.1 (2.9)
Automatic Transmission (Dexron-II) Dry Refill 9.1 (8.6)
Differential (3)
Front Axle 1.5 (1.4)
Rear Axle 1.9 (1.8)
Transfer Case (1) 1.5 (1.45)
(1) Use SAE 10W-30 SF engine oil with ambient temperatures of -20°F (-29°C) to 100°F (38°C).
(2) On standard differentials, use SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 gear oil. On limited slip differentials, use SAE 80W-90/API GL-5 gear oil rated for limited slip axles.
(3) Rear use SAE 80W-90 GL-5 gear oil. Front use SAE 75W-90 gear oil with ambient temperatures -13°F (-25°C) to 86°F (30°C)., 80W-90 or 80W-140 gear oil with ambient temperatures 50°F (10°C) to 95°F (35°C).
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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