How To Reset Oil Life/Maintenance Light On Acura TSX (2004-2014)
Last Updated on August 21, 2022 by Nick
Wassup, homey? Today I ended up doing an oil change on the Acura TSX. It’s a four-cylinder didn’t feel less ready to make content for that because it’s straightforward many videos that already exist out there. So now what I need to do is reset my oil life or maintenance light which shows up on my Acura TSX, and I want to make a short content to show how to do that.
I know you’ve been looking for a while to find one that’s correct for Acura TSX. So hopefully, this helps a lot of you guys out there who’re still questioning after reading. So stick on here and don’t go anywhere.
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2004-2005 Acura TSX Oil Life Reset Guide
Okay, everybody, in this section, I’m just going to show you the only way to reset the oil light on a 2004 or 2005 Acura TSX. Everyone’s got videos out there, and they’re all from 2006 to 2008, and it’s totally different. So I’m going to show you how to do it.
- With the ignition off press and hold the SELECT knob on the left of the dash
- Once you do that you can turn your key to the on-to position but don’t start it up
- After that, the maintenance required light is blinking but you need to keep holding the knob for about 10 seconds and you’ll see the outside temperature start to do its weird thing where it changes that means you’re all good and the reset is done
- Now you can go ahead and start the car so you’re good to go
Resetting Maintenance Light in 2006-2014 Acura TSX
Time needed: 3 minutes
So you just changed the oil in your second generation of Acura TSX and want to reset that Maintenance light on the gauge cluster? Here’s how it’s done!
- Turn on your car without starting the engine
Get in your car and turn it all the way on so the lights are on
- Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the screen
Go through the menu by using the SEL/RESET button until you see the Oil life that shows the remaining percentage and stop on that screen
- Press and hold the SEL/RESET button
Hold SEL/RESET button down for 10 seconds and it should pop up with the menu that says OIL LIFE RESET
- Select RESET
Use the INFO (▲/▼) button to switch over to RESET and then press the SEL/RESET button to perform the oil life reset
How To Reset With Cluster Knob
- Turn the key on
- Hit the SELECT/RESET knob on the right to take you to the OIL LIFE
- Then we’re going to hold it down for roughly about five seconds until it gives us the SETUP menu
- Once you get the SETUP menu we’re going to go ahead and rotate the SELECT/RESET knob clockwise and it’s going to say RESET on the screen
- Now hold the SELECT/RESET knob down and the oil life has been reset
For your info, this operation work for the first and second generations of the Acura TSX (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 model years).
Acura TSX Maintenance Minder System
Your vehicle features a maintenance minder to help you keep your vehicle in optimum running condition. The maintenance minder system informs you when your vehicle needs service based on how the car is driven. In addition, Acura Link can display reminders of dealer service appointments scheduled via my Acura website. It can also provide more detailed information concerning the services required.
The maintenance minder system relies on numerous sensors that analyze the vehicle’s driving conditions. To determine when an oil change is recommended, engine oil change notices appear in sync with your driving habits and needs. For example, if you find yourself in stop-and-go traffic, the system might suggest more frequent oil changes than if you log most of your miles at freeway cruising speeds.
Other maintenance items are tracked strictly on a mileage basis. The maintenance minder monitors the miles between changes of the air filter, transmission fluid, spark plugs, and coolant, as well as tire rotations and fluids required for the super handling all-wheel drive system. This system uses maintenance codes that correspond to the monitored items. For example, an icon of a wrench next to the letter A advises that an oil change is required. The meaning of the various maintenance minder codes is detailed below.
FAQ – Acura TSX Engine Oil
Premium conventional detergent oil of the precise viscosity specified by the owner’s handbook is the best choice for most TSX models. The grade of viscosity that’s suggested for your vehicle is dependent on its model year. In general, use 5W-30 in your car if it was manufactured between 2004 to 2008. SAE 5W-20 is recommended for the 2009 and 2010 Acura TSX, while 0W-20 is acceptable for the 2011-2014 models.
There is some variation in oil capacity across years and engine configurations of the Acura TSX. Capacity is 4.4 quarts for all 2008 and earlier TSX cars. While for all 2009 and later versions, you’ll need 4.2 quarts in 4-cylinder engines and 4.5 quarts in 6-cylinder engines.
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About The Author
Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.
