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.
Fluids
Quick Lookups: Fluids — 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD, Automatic Trans Service Manual : 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 1.20 LBS. 0.54 KG R-134a S Automatic Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 3.33 QTS. 3.15 L ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 Use only ACURA ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid). Do not mix with other transmission fluid. Using transmission fluid other than ACURA DW-1 may cause deterioration in transmission operation and durability, and could result in damage to the transmission. S Automatic Transmission Fluid SH-AWD Total Capacity 8.20 QTS. 7.76 L ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 Use only ACURA ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid). Do not mix with other transmission fluid. Using transmission fluid other than ACURA DW-1 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 SH-AWD Drain and Refill,Rear 2.67 QTS. 2.52 L ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) S Differential Gear Oil SH-AWD Total Capacity,Rear 2.93 QTS. 2.77 L ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) S Engine Coolant Drain and Refill 6.65 QTS. 6.29 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 8.77 QTS. 8.29 L HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 S Engine Oil SH-AWD Drain and Refill,w/Filter 4.50 QTS. 4.25 L API - SAE 5W-20 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 SH-AWD Drain and Refill,w/o Filter 4.20 QTS. 3.97 L API - SAE 5W-20 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 SH-AWD Total Capacity 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L API - SAE 5W-20 S Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L S Manual Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill 2.20 QTS. 2.08 L ACURA Manual Transmission Fluid Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement. S Manual Transmission Fluid Total Capacity 2.60 QTS. 2.46 L ACURA Manual Transmission Fluid Use SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary replacement. S Transfer Case Fluid SH-AWD 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 SH-AWD 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.