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.
2003 Acura 1.7EL%20StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: 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 | ||||
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.