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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 8.50 OZS. 0.25 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.13 LBS. 0.51 KG R-134a S
Automatic Transmission Fluid FWD Drain and Refill 2.70 QTS. 2.55 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 FWD Total Capacity 7.40 QTS. 7 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 Automatic Trans Drain and Refill 1.35 GALS. 5.11 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 Coolant Automatic Trans Total Capacity 1.90 GALS. 7.19 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 Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Engine Oil Total Capacity 5.60 QTS. 5.29 L API - SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Fuel Tank 15.90 GALS. 60.18 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 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
Manual Transmission Fluid FWD Total Capacity 2.30 QTS. 2.17 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 4.80 QTS. 4.54 L All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S