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2008 Acura RDX
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2008 Acura RDXSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 2.60 OZS. | 0.07 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.50 QTS. | 3.31 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 | 8.20 QTS. | 7.76 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 | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Total Capacity,Rear | 2.90 QTS. | 2.74 L | HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-Z1 | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Drain and Refill | 1.85 GALS. | 7 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 | 2.22 GALS. | 8.4 L | HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Always use MOBIL1 or an equivalent oil that meets the ACURA HTO-06 standard. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 4.80 QTS. | 4.54 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Always use MOBIL1 or an equivalent oil that meets the ACURA HTO-06 standard. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Total Capacity | 6.10 QTS. | 5.77 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | Always use MOBIL1 or an equivalent oil that meets the ACURA HTO-06 standard. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 18.00 GALS. | 68.13 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | N/A | N/A | ACURA Power Steering Fluid | DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Drain and Refill | 0.45 QTS. | 0.42 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 | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Total Capacity | 0.48 QTS. | 0.45 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 | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 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.