2014 Acura ILX DE1 (2.0L I4)/DE2 (2.4L I4) (DE1/DE2)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• CVT belt wear under heavy use (mostly North American market)
• Throttle body cleaning needed to resolve rough idle

First checks

• Check CVT fluid condition and level if CVT-equipped
• Inspect timing chain noise and tensioner condition
• Spark plug wear and gap

Antes de cambiar piezas

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• The ILX was primarily sold in North America as an Acura model; in other markets, similar models were marketed as the Honda Civic or Acura with differing available trims and engines.
• Engine oil capacity and recommended fluids vary slightly by engine and transmission; consult regional manuals for exact values.