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2018 Honda Accord Ex L Fluid Capacities
OEM fluid capacity chart from the factory service manual for the 2018-2019 (2018-2019).
Quick Answer
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)
4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)
3.90 QTS. (3.69 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 (1.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans)
1.59 GALS. (6.01 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)
3.40 QTS. (3.21 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)
2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng,Gas)
4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid type 2.0
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas)
1.34 GALS. (5.07 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas)
4.60 QTS. (4.35 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)
2.27 QTS. (2.14 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
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 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
- →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
This vehicle's factory manual
2018 Honda Accord Ex L: 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 2018 Honda Accord Ex L?
- The 2018 Honda Accord Ex L fluid capacities are: Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas): 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8, Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng): 3.90 QTS. (3.69 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 (1.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans): 1.59 GALS. (6.01 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank., Engine Oil (1.5L Eng): 3.40 QTS. (3.21 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng): 2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid, Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng,Gas): 4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid type 2.0, Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas): 1.34 GALS. (5.07 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank., Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas): 4.60 QTS. (4.35 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil, Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng): 2.27 QTS. (2.14 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid.
- How much engine oil does a 2018 Honda Accord Ex L take?
- Engine oil capacity depends on the engine and whether the filter is changed. Check the applicable manual for your exact vehicle and service procedure before filling.