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 — 2003 Acura 1.7EL Standard Service Manual : Fluids FLUID CAPACITIES Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H Air Cond Refrigerant 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a S Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 2.90 QTS. 2.74 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 S Automatic Transmission Fluid N/A N/A S Automatic Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 6.30 QTS. 5.96 L HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 S Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 3 Brake Fluid S Brake Fluid N/A N/A S Engine Coolant N/A N/A S Engine Coolant Standard Trans Drain and Refill 4.10 QTS. 3.88 L HONDA ALL Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 S Engine Coolant Standard Trans Total Capacity 5.20 QTS. 4.92 L HONDA ALL Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 S Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/Filter 3.70 QTS. 3.5 L API - HONDA Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil S Engine Oil Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 3.50 QTS. 3.31 L API - HONDA Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil S Engine Oil N/A N/A S Engine Oil Total Capacity 4.40 QTS. 4.16 L API - HONDA Motor Oil, SAE 5W-20 Detergent Oil S Fuel Tank 13.20 GALS. 49.96 L S Fuel Tank N/A N/A S Manual Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 1.60 QTS. 1.51 L Geniune HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid S Manual Transmission Fluid N/A N/A S Manual Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 1.70 QTS. 1.6 L Geniune HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid S Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Geniune HONDA Power Steering Fluid S Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A S Windshield Washer Fluid 4.80 QTS. 4.54 L S Windshield Washer Fluid N/A N/A 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.
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