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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.38 LBS. 0.62 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid 2.2L Eng 2.50 QTS. 2.36 L HONDA Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid or an equivalent S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A HONDA DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 2.2L Eng 0.90 GALS. 3.4 L 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water S
Engine Oil 2.2L Eng w/Filter 5.10 QTS. 4.82 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) S
Engine Oil 2.2L Eng w/o Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) S
Fuel Tank 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid 2.2L Eng 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Use SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 viscosity motor oil as a temporary replacement with API Certification seal that says "FOR GASOLINE ENGINES". Motor oils SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 do not contain the proper additives, and continued use can cause stiffer shifting. Replace as soon as it is convenient. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S