Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1986 Acura Legend StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 2.00 LBS. | 0.9 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.40 QTS. | 3.21 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 6.90 QTS. | 6.52 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Drain and Refill | 7.20 QTS. | 6.81 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Total Capacity | 9.30 QTS. | 8.8 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | API - SAE 5W-20 (-10Deg.F & Below), 5W-30 (32Deg.F & Below), 10W-30 (-5Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F and Above) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | API - SAE 5W-20 (-10Deg.F & Below), 5W-30 (32Deg.F & Below), 10W-30 (-5Deg.F to 90Deg.F), 10W-40 (-5Deg.F and Above) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 18.00 GALS. | 68.13 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | API - SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.80 QTS. | 1.7 L | Genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.