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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.00 OZS. 0.11 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.30 LBS. 0.58 KG HFC-134a (R-134a) S
Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 3.30 QTS. 3.12 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 Total Capacity 8.50 QTS. 8.04 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 DOT 3 Brake Fluid or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement Fill to line on reservoir. S
Differential Gear Oil Drain and Refill,Rear 2.79 QTS. 2.64 L HONDA VTM 4 Differential Fluid S
Differential Gear Oil Total Capacity,Rear 3.01 QTS. 2.84 L HONDA VTM 4 Differential Fluid S
Engine Coolant 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. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 gal. S
Engine Coolant Total Capacity 2.14 GALS. 8.1 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 Honda antifreeze/coolant is not available, you may use another major-brand non-silicate coolant as a temporary replacement. Make sure it is a high-quality coolant recommended for aluminum engines. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API Premium - 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. S
Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API Premium - 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. S
Engine Oil Total Capacity 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L API Premium - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil S
Fuel Tank 22.01 GALS. 83.31 L S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A HONDA Power Steering Fluid or another brand of PSF as a temporary replacement DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. S
Transfer Case Fluid Drain and Refill 0.45 QTS. 0.42 L API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 90 or SAE 80-90W Hypoid Gear Oil S
Transfer Case Fluid Total Capacity 0.48 QTS. 0.45 L API GL 4 or GL 5, SAE 90 or SAE 80-90W Hypoid Gear Oil 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