What is the Acura RDX Maintenance Schedule?

It may be the smallest SUV in the automaker’s lineup, but the Acura RDX delivers big when it comes to performance and luxury. Like any vehicle, this compact crossover has specific service requirements to ensure it continues running as the manufacturer intended on every Montclair and Clifton drive. But what is the Acura RDX maintenance schedule? When should you take the Acura RDX in for regular service? These are common questions we receive here at the DCH Montclair Acura service center, so we will provide the answers in this guide.

When Should You Take the Acura RDX in for Regular Service?

The Acura RDX service intervals are designed to keep your SUV in peak condition for as long as you own it. So, when should you take the Acura RDX in for regular service? Allow us to break it all down by mileage milestones below, where we answer the all-important question: “What is the Acura RDX maintenance schedule?”

Acura RDX Service Interval: Every 7,500 Miles

• Change oil and oil filter
• Check and replenish low fluids
• Inspect brakes
• Inspect tire pressure and treads
• Lubricate throttle linkage
• Rotate tires

Acura RDX Service Interval: Every 15,000 Miles

All 7,500-mile services, plus:

• Balance and rotate wheels
• Check and adjust clutch pedal
• Check park brake
• Check struts and shocks
• Inspect A/C and heater operation
• Inspect brake hoses and linings
• Inspect differential oil
• Inspect fuel systems
• Inspect lights, interior lamps, and exterior lamps
• Inspect the steering gearbox, steering systems, and steering wheel
• Inspect undercarriage
• Lubricate chassis and all hinges
• Re-torque drive shaft
• Replace air conditioning filter
• Replace oil drain plug and gasket
• Replace spark plugs if needed
• Replace windshield wipers
• Service transmission

Acura RDX Service Interval: Every 30,000 Miles

All 7,500-mile and 15,000-mile services, in addition to:

• Check all exterior and interior lamps
• Check the transfer case oil
• Inspect air elements
• Inspect battery and clean terminals
• Inspect the fuel tank cap gasket, fuel lines, and connections
• Lubricate propeller shaft
• Lubricate wheel bearings
• Propeller shaft flex coupling inspection
• Replace differential oil
• Road test and quality control
• Service battery and clean cables