You may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for a conventional motor oil: itdisplays the API Certification Sealand it is the proper weight. You mustfollow the oil and filter changeintervals shown on the multi-information display.Your vehicle does not require any oiladditives. Additives may adverselyaffect the engine or transmissionperformance and durability.Always change the oil and filteraccording to the maintenancemessages shown on the multi-information display. The oil and filtercollect contaminants that candamage your engine if they are notremoved regularly.Changing the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the vehicle. The vehicleshould be raised on a service station-type hydraulic lift for this service.Unless you have the knowledge andproper equipment, you should havethis maintenance done by a skilledtechnician.Acura Motor Oil is the preferred5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. 5W-20 oil is formulated for year-roundprotection of your vehicle to improvecold weather starting and fueleconomy.Synthetic OilEngine Oil AdditivesChanging the Engine Oil andFilterSH-AWD models:Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter544Ambient Temperature2/07/20 11:40:08 31TK4640_549