Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

2003 Acura MDX TouringSECTION Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (1)
MDX
Fluid Change 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
Overhaul 7.7 Qts. (7.3L)
RSX
Fluid Change 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
Overhaul 6.9 Qts. (6.5L)
3.2CL & 3.2TL
Fluid Change 3.1 Qts. (2.9L)
Overhaul 7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
3.5RL
Fluid Change 3.2 Qts. (3.0L)
Overhaul 9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Cooling System (2)
MDX 7.5 Qts. (7.1L)
RSX
A/T 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
M/T 5.4 Qts. (5.1L)
3.2CL & 3.2TL 5.9 Qts. (5.6L)
3.5RL 6.4 Qts. (6.1L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
MDX 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
RSX
K20A2 5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
K20A3 4.4Qts. (4.2L)
3.2CL & 3.2TL 4.6 Qts. (4.4L)
3.5RL 4.9 Qts. (4.6L)
Differential
MDX 2.8 Qts. (2.6L)
3.5RL 1.2 Qts. (1.0L)
Manual Transaxle (3)
RSX 1.6 Qts. (1.5L)
3.2L CL 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
(1) Manufacturer recommends Honda ATF-ZF1.
(2) Drain and refill capacity, including heater.
(3) Manufacturer recommends Honda MTF.
RENDER: 1.0x

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