2002 Acura RSX L4-2.0L (VTEC)FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Maintenance: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
10,000 Miles0.60.0C
20,000 Miles0.90.0C
30,000 Miles1.40.0C
40,000 Miles0.90.0C
50,000 Miles0.60.0C
60,000 Miles1.60.0C
70,000 Miles0.60.0C
80,000 Miles0.90.0C
90,000 Miles1.40.0C
100,000 Miles0.90.0C
110,000 Miles1.20.0B
Note
W/ Valve Adjustment Service Add1.10.0B
120,000 Miles2.60.0C
130,000 Miles0.60.0C
140,000 Miles0.90.0C
150,000 Miles1.40.0C
Severe Service
5,000 Miles0.40.0C
10,000 Miles0.80.0C
15,000 Miles1.30.0C
20,000 Miles0.90.0C
25,000 Miles0.40.0C
30,000 Miles1.70.0C
35,000 Miles0.40.0C
40,000 Miles0.90.0C
45,000 Miles1.30.0C
50,000 Miles0.80.0C
55,000 Miles0.40.0C
60,000 Miles2.40.0C
65,000 Miles0.40.0C
70,000 Miles0.80.0C
75,000 Miles1.30.0C
80,000 Miles0.90.0C
85,000 Miles0.40.0C
90,000 Miles1.70.0C
Note
W/ Automatic Transmission Add0.50.0C
95,000 Miles0.40.0C
100,000 Miles0.90.0C
105,000 Miles1.30.0C
110,000 Miles1.30.0B
Note
W/ Valve Adjustment Service Add1.10.0B
115,000 Miles0.40.0C
120,000 Miles2.90.0C
125,000 Miles0.40.0C
130,000 Miles0.80.0C
135,000 Miles1.30.0C
140,000 Miles0.90.0C
145,000 Miles0.40.0C
150,000 Miles1.70.0C
Note
W/ Automatic Transmission Add0.50.0C
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