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.
Fluids
Quick Lookups: Fluids — 1992 Acura Vigor LS, Standard Service Manual : Fluids FLUID CAPACITIES Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H Air Cond Refrigerant 1.90 LBS. 0.86 KG R-12 S Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid Premium Formula or DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III may be used as a temporary replacement only, continued use may affect shift quality and result in noise and vibration. S Automatic Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 7.60 QTS. 7.19 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid Premium Formula or DEXRON III Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON III may be used as a temporary replacement only, continued use may affect shift quality and result in noise and vibration. S Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid S Differential Gear Oil Drain and Refill 1.00 QTS. 0.94 L API - GL-4 or GL-5, Hypoid Gear Oil S Differential Gear Oil Total Capacity 1.10 QTS. 1.04 L API - GL-4 or GL-5, Hypoid Gear Oil S Engine Coolant Standard Trans Drain and Refill 1.59 GALS. 6.01 L 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. S Engine Coolant Standard Trans Total Capacity 2.01 GALS. 7.6 L 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water S Engine Oil Drain and Refill 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) S Engine Oil Total Capacity 5.50 QTS. 5.2 L API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) Excluding the oil remaining in the engine, but including that remaining in the oil filter. S Fuel Tank 17.20 GALS. 65.1 L S Manual Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 1.90 QTS. 1.79 L API - SF or SG, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 S Manual Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 2.10 QTS. 1.98 L API - SF or SG, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 S Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. S Windshield Washer Fluid 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. S
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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.