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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 2.70 OZS. 0.07 L PAG 46 Approximate capacity. S
Air Cond Refrigerant Sedan 1.00 LBS. 0.45 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A HONDA DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill to line on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant Si,Sedan,Standard Trans Total Capacity 7.20 QTS. 6.81 L HONDA Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. S
Engine Coolant Si,Standard Trans,Sedan Drain and Refill 4.75 QTS. 4.49 L HONDA Long-life 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 Oil Si,Sedan Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.60 QTS. 4.35 L API - SAE 5W-20 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Engine Oil Si,Sedan Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - SAE 5W-20 Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Engine Oil Si,Sedan Total Capacity 5.80 QTS. 5.48 L API - SAE 5W-20 You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Fuel Tank DX,EX,EX-L,GX,LX,Si 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L 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