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2015 Acura MDX Base
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2015 Acura MDX BaseSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Air Cond Refrigerant R-1234yf | 1.30 OZS. | 0.03 L | POE RL85HM | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Air Cond Refrigerant R-134a | 4.50 OZS. | 0.13 L | PAG ND-OIL 8 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.40 LBS. | 0.63 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Drain and Refill | 3.30 QTS. | 3.12 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 | Total Capacity | 8.50 QTS. | 8.04 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 | ACURA Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake Fluid | Use DOT 4 as a temporary replacement. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Drain and Refill,Rear | 2.70 QTS. | 2.55 L | ACURA All-Wheel Drive Fluid (DPSF) | 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 | 5.70 QTS. | 5.39 L | Genuine ACURA Motor Oil API Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.40 QTS. | 5.11 L | Genuine ACURA Motor Oil API Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 19.50 GALS. | 73.81 L | S | ||||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.45 QTS. | 0.42 L | ACURA Hypoid Gear Oil HGO-Type1 | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.00 QTS. | 3.78 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.