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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 5.00 OZS. 0.14 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.15 LBS. 0.52 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Sedan Drain and Refill 2.90 QTS. 2.74 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Sedan Total Capacity 6.20 QTS. 5.86 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 Honda has introduced ATF DW-1, a new synthetic ATF that replaces ATF-Z1. DW-1 has been designed to improve cold transmission performance and fuel economy. ATF DW-1 is factory fill for all 2011 and later Honda vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions. ATF DW-1 will replace all earlier ATF Fluids. ATF-Z1 may be used in 2010 and older models while it is available. See TSB No. A10110H. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A HONDA DOT 3 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant Sedan,Standard Trans Drain and Refill 1.06 GALS. 4.01 L HONDA All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. S
Engine Coolant Sedan,Standard Trans Total Capacity 1.35 GALS. 5.11 L HONDA All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. S
Engine Oil DX,LX,Sedan Drain and Refill,w/Filter 3.40 QTS. 3.21 L API - SAE 5W-20 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. S
Engine Oil DX,LX,Sedan Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L API - SAE 5W-20 S
Engine Oil Sedan Total Capacity 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - SAE 5W-20 S
Fuel Tank Sedan 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid Sedan Drain and Refill 1.60 QTS. 1.51 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
Manual Transmission Fluid Sedan Total Capacity 1.70 QTS. 1.6 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
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A HONDA Power Steering Fluid DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. 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