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Acura SLX

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Acura SLX — from 1996 to 1999.

19961999 Acura SLX

3.2L V6 (6VD1) · AWD

215 hp / 214 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity5 qt

Transmission

Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron-III ATF
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeDEX-COOL (orange)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidGM PSF
Capacity16 oz

Differentials

Front fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluidSAE 80W-90 GL-5

Transfer Case

FluidDexron-III ATF

Fuel

Tank21.9 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size245/70R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 245/70R16 tires

Battery

Group size78
CCA600 A
Shop group 78 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.06 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Rear14"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi