From NSX-Wiki
[edit] What is the recommended maintenance schedule?
| R- Replace |
C - Clean |
I - Inspect |
After inspection, clean, adjust or repair as necessary |
Service at the interval listed x 1,000 miles (or km) or after that number of
months, whichever comes first.
| x1000 mi |
7.5 |
15 |
22.5 |
30 |
37.5 |
45 |
52.5 |
60 |
67.5 |
75 |
82.5 |
90 |
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12 |
24 |
36 |
48 |
60 |
72 |
84 |
96 |
108 |
120 |
132 |
144 |
| Months |
6 |
12 |
18 |
24 |
30 |
36 |
42 |
48 |
54 |
60 |
66 |
72 |
| Emission Related |
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| Idle speed and idle CO |
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| E.G.R system |
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| Evaporative emission control system |
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| Ignition timing |
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| Positive crankcase ventilation valve |
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| Valve clearance |
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| Fuel filter and hoses |
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| Fuel line connections |
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| Spark plugs |
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| #* Engine oil and oil filter |
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| Alternator drive belt |
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| Cooling system hoses and connections |
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| * Radiator coolant |
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R3 |
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| Transmission oil |
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| Engine (Non-emission Related) |
| Timing belt |
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| Water pump |
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| Catalytic converter heat shield |
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| Exhaust pipe and muffler |
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| Brakes (Non-emission related) |
| Front brake pads |
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| # Front brake discs and calipers |
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| # Rear brake discs, calipers and pads |
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| Brake hoses and lines (including ALB system) |
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| Parking brakes |
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| Brake fluid (including ALB system) |
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| Anti-lock brake (ALB) system operation |
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| Anti-lock brake system high pressure hose |
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| Steering and suspension (Non-emission Related) |
| Front wheel alignment |
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| Steering operation |
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| Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots |
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| # Power steering system |
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| Suspension mounting bolts |
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# Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often.
* Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.
1 For cars sold in California, this service is recommended only; other areas, it is
required.
2 Tension adjustment only
3 Thereafter, replace every 2 years or 30,000 miles (48,000 km), whichever comes first.
4 Replace every 6 years or 60,000 miles (96,000km), whichever comes first.
[edit] Severe Driving Conditions
Items with a # in the chart will need service more often if you drive in some severe
conditions. The conditions are:
A. Repeated short distance driving
B. Dusty conditions
C. Severe cold weather
D. Areas with road salt or other corrosive materials
E. Rough or muddy roads
The servces are:
- Clean the air cleaner element every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months and replace
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months under condition B or E.
- Replace engine oil and oil filter every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 3 months under
condition A or B.
- Inspect front and rear brake discs and calipers, and rear brake pads every 7,500 miles
(12,000 km) or 6 months under condition A, B, D, or E. \
- Inspect the power steering system every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months under
condition B, C, or E.
