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2008 Acura MDX
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2008 Acura MDXSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG ND-OIL 8 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.40 LBS. | 0.63 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | DO NOT mix with other transmission fluids. Using transmission fluid other than HONDA Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. | S | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Total Capacity | 8.30 QTS. | 7.85 L | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | DO NOT mix with other transmission fluids. Using transmission fluid other than HONDA Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. | S | |
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Use DOT 4 as a temporary replacement. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Drain and Refill,Rear | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) | ACURA parts stock has a new SH-AWD rear differential fluid available. It's ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF), and it replaces ATF-Z1. (TSB: B10100E). | S | |
| Differential Gear Oil | Total Capacity,Rear | 2.90 QTS. | 2.74 L | ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) | ACURA parts stock has a new SH-AWD rear differential fluid available. It's ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF), and it replaces ATF-Z1. (TSB: B10100E). | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Drain and Refill | 1.93 GALS. | 7.3 L | HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Total Capacity | 2.43 GALS. | 9.19 L | HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 5W-20 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API - SAE 5W-20 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | API - SAE 5W-20 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 21.00 GALS. | 79.49 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | Overhaul | 1.09 QTS. | 1.03 L | Genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid | DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. | S | |
| Power Steering Fluid | Reservoir Capacity | 0.36 QTS. | 0.34 L | Genuine HONDA Power Steering Fluid | DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. | S | |
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.40 QTS. | 0.37 L | Hypoid Gear Oil API - GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 90: Above 0Deg F (-18Deg C) or SAE 80W-90: Below 0Deg F (-18Deg C) | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 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.