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1998 Acura 3.5RL Special Edition
Quick Lookups: Fluids
1998 Acura 3.5RL Special EditionSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 5.00 OZS. | 0.14 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.66 LBS. | 0.75 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 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 | 9.10 QTS. | 8.61 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 Brake Fluid | Use DOT 4 as a temporary replacement. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Drain and Refill | 1.11 QTS. | 1.05 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 90W or 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Total Capacity | 1.16 QTS. | 1.09 L | API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 90W or 80W-90 Hypoid Gear Oil | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Drain and Refill | 1.61 GALS. | 6.09 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Total Capacity | 2.27 GALS. | 8.59 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.90 QTS. | 4.63 L | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 18.00 GALS. | 68.13 L | 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.