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2016 Honda Accord Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2016 (2016).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Coupe,2.4L Eng)
3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid
— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)
1.66 GALS. (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (In-Line4)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Sedan,2.4L Eng)
3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)
3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 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 ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans)
1.72 GALS. (6.51 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (3.5L Eng)
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (V6)
2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Notes
- →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
- →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
- →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
- →If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
- →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
- →Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 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 ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
This vehicle's factory manual
2016 Honda Accord: confirm the engine, trim, or drivetrain to open the available repair and diagnosis sections.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the fluid capacities for a 2016 Honda Accord?
- The 2016 Honda Accord fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8, Automatic Transmission Fluid (Coupe,2.4L Eng): 3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids., Brake Fluid: — HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement., Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng): 1.66 GALS. (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank., Engine Oil (2.4L Eng): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid (In-Line4): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage., Automatic Transmission Fluid (Sedan,2.4L Eng): 3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids., Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng): 3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 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 ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty., Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans): 1.72 GALS. (6.51 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank., Engine Oil (3.5L Eng): 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid (V6): 2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage..
- How much engine oil does a 2016 Honda Accord take?
- The 2016 Honda Accord takes 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8.