2001 Acura 3.2TLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replacement Intervals

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Except MDX 90,000
MDX (1)
Brake Fluid (2) 45,000
Camshaft Timing Belt (3) 105,000
Coolant (1)(4)
Differential
3.5RL (5)
MDX (6) 30,000
Engine Oil 7500
Engine Oil Filter 15,000
Fuel Filter (7)
Manual Transmission Oil 90,000
Spark Plugs 105,000
Valve Clearance
Integra (8) 105,000
MDX, 3.2CL & 3.2TL (9) 105,000
3.5RL (10)
(1) First service at 45,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(2) On MDX model, replace brake fluid every 3 years.
(3) Inspect water pump and replace as necessary.
(4) On MDX, first service at 120,000 miles. Service every 60,000 miles thereafter.
(5) First service at 60,000 miles. Service every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) On MDX first service at 7,500 miles.
(7) Replaced when fuel pressure drops to less than specification. See REGULATED FUEL PRESSUREΒ  table under FUEL SYSTEM.
(8) Inspect and adjust with engine cold.
(9) Adjust valves only if noisy.
(10) Equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.