Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 RLX Hybrid.
The 2017 Acura RLX Hybrid is a passenger car fitted with an automatic AM-S7 transmission, and routine oil service calls for 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 API engine oil. EPA fuel-economy ratings read 29/30/29 mpg. From a reliability standpoint, the model year has accumulated just three owner complaints, with steering and suspension cited as the top area, and zero recalls — a record that suggests relatively low reported exposure for researchers evaluating this hybrid.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
| Overall length | 196.5 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Overall height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
| Curb weight | 4365 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 57/43 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 29 / 30 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 102 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 15 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.5 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.3 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 3.7 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 9.7 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 4.96 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) | 68.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s) | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 56.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 94 ft-lbs |
| Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts | 40.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 680 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 950 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | NGK |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.039-0.043 in |
| Spark Plug Torque | 16.0 ft-lbs |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 16.0-17.8 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 8 oil |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 15.34-17.11 lbs |
| Oil Type | ND 11 oil |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 24F |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 550 cca |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum | 57 psi |
| Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum | 64 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57 |
| Engine Compression | 135 MINIMUM; 29 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 37; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 80 |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | Front: 53; Rear: 26 |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 101; Rear: 80 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 1.024; Rear: 0.315 |
| Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinish | Stamped on rotor |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | 0.0006 |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
Prep 3471cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 48 ft. lbs.
| 2 | + 60 degrees. 3493cc Liter Engine: Step 1: 52 ft. lbs. | 60 degrees |
| 2 | Turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Loosen Bolt | |
| 4 | 89 ft. lbs. | 89 ft. lbs |
| 5 | Turn an additional 90 | |
Prep Bearing cap bolts:
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 47 degrees; Side bolts: 36.0 ft. lbs. | 47 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2017 Acura RLX Hybrid dominate in one area — the steering,suspension, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the steering,suspension pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B16-008 | 2024-09-04 | Engine | Service Bulletin - Drivers may experience a chirping sound coming from the engine area… |
| ONL6R508212023 | 2023-08-21 | Steering | Warranty Extension - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from the… |
| ONL6R507142023 | 2023-07-14 | Steering | Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, abnormal noise may be heard from… |
| BBOM06092023901 | 2023-06-09 | Steering | Dealer Message - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear… |
| B23-022 | 2023-06-09 | Steering | Service Bulletin - Due to manufacturing errors, abnormal noise may be heard from the rear… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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4.5 qt of API certified motor oil for gasoline engines Acura Motor Oil: 0W-20, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 29 city / 30 highway / 29 combined mpg.