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2008 Acura CSX Type-S
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2008 Acura CSX Type-SSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.99 LBS. | 0.44 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 2.50 QTS. | 2.36 L | HONDA ATF-Z1 | Use DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect the shift quality. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 6.20 QTS. | 5.86 L | HONDA ATF-Z1 | Use DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement. However, continued use can affect the shift quality. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 | Use DOT 3 or 4 as a temporary replacement. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | Drain and Refill | 4.54 QTS. | 4.29 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and water | Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. | S |
| Engine Coolant | Standard Trans | Total Capacity | 6.97 QTS. | 6.59 L | 50/50 mixture of HONDA Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and water | Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. | S |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.40 QTS. | 4.16 L | API Premium Grade SAE 5W-20 detergent oil | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API Premium Grade SAE 5W-20 detergent oil | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 L | API Premium Grade SAE 5W-20 detergent oil | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 13.20 GALS. | 49.96 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid | Use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. | S | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 1.80 QTS. | 1.7 L | HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid | Use SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement. | S | |
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | 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.