1998 Acura Slx
Vehicle Specs & Maintenance Data
The 1998 Acura Slx maintenance specs on this page cover the key fluids, torque values, and wear items you need for routine service. Use these numbers as a quick reference when performing oil changes, tire rotations, brake jobs, and other scheduled maintenance on your Acura Slx.
For oil changes, the 1998 Acura Slx takes 0W-20 Full Synthetic motor oil with a capacity of 4.5 quarts. Brake fluid type is DOT 3, the recommended coolant is Blue Type 2 Coolant (OAT), and transmission fluid is ATF DW-1. Always use the manufacturer-recommended fluids to maintain warranty coverage and engine longevity.
When mounting wheels on the Acura Slx, torque the lug nuts to 87 ft-lbs using a calibrated torque wrench. Over- or under-torquing can lead to warped brake rotors or loose wheels. Re-torque after 50 to 100 miles on newly installed wheels.
There is 1 NHTSA safety recall on file for the 1998 Acura Slx. Check the Recalls tab below for full details.
Specifications on this page are compiled from multiple publicly available sources including manufacturer documentation, NHTSA data, and automotive databases. Always cross-reference with your owner's manual or official factory documentation before purchasing parts or performing any service.
The 1998 Acura Slx uses 0W-20 Full Synthetic motor oil (4.5 qt capacity), requires lug nuts torqued to 87 ft-lbs, takes DOT 3 brake fluid.
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1 NHTSA safety recall for the 1998 Acura Slx. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE TRANSFER GEARBOX FLANGE NUTS WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, CAUSING THE NUTS TO LOOSEN.
IF THE FLANGE NUTS LOOSEN, THE PROPELLER SHAFT CAN SEPARATE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE INOPEATIVE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FRONT AND REAR FLANGE NUTS AND, IF FOUND LOOSE, TIGHTEN TO SPECIFIED TORQUE AND SECURED STAKED AT TWO PLACES.