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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 2.30 OZS. 0.06 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Compressor Oil Gas 2.30 OZS. 0.06 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 0.94 LBS. 0.42 KG HFC-134a (R-134a) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid In-Line4 Drain and Refill 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF 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 In-Line4 Total Capacity 6.50 QTS. 6.15 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF 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 Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement. S
Engine Coolant In-Line4,Automatic Trans Drain and Refill 1.64 GALS. 6.2 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 In-Line4,Automatic Trans Total Capacity 1.96 GALS. 7.41 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 In-Line4 Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 0W-20 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 In-Line4 Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L API - SAE 0W-20 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 In-Line4 Total Capacity 5.40 QTS. 5.11 L API - SAE 0W-20 You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S
Manual Transmission Fluid In-Line4 Drain and Refill 2.00 QTS. 1.89 L HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Or an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement. S
Manual Transmission Fluid In-Line4 Total Capacity 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Or an SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A HONDA Power Steering Fluid You may use another power steering fluid as an emergency replacement, but have the power steering system flushed and refilled with Honda PSF as soon as possible. DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. S