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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 2.70 OZS. 0.07 L PAG SP-10 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.04 LBS. 0.47 KG HFC-134a (R-134a) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 3.00 QTS. 2.83 L HONDA CVT Fluid DO NOT mix Honda CVTF with other transmission fluids. Using a transmission fluid other than Honda CVTF may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda CVTF is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty. S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L HONDA CVT Fluid DO NOT mix Honda CVTF with other transmission fluids. Using a transmission fluid other than Honda CVTF may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda CVTF is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty. S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 If DOT 3 Brake Fluid is not available, then DOT 4 or DOT4+ is acceptable. Brake fluid marked DOT 5 is not compatible with your vehicle’s braking system and can cause extensive damage. S
Engine Coolant Drain and Refill 1.16 GALS. 4.39 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. If you regularly drive your vehicle under severe conditions in very low temperature (under 31Deg.F, 35Deg.C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. S
Engine Coolant Total Capacity 1.29 GALS. 4.88 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. If you regularly drive your vehicle under severe conditions in very low temperature (under 31Deg.F, 35Deg.C), a higher concentration of coolant should be used. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 3.40 QTS. 3.21 L Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-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. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 3.20 QTS. 3.02 L Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-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. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. S
Engine Oil Total Capacity 4.00 QTS. 3.78 L Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability. S
Fuel Tank 10.60 GALS. 40.12 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 DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir. S