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2018 Acura NSX
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2018 Acura NSXSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 4.00 OZS. | 0.11 L | POE ND-OIL 11 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.05 LBS. | 0.47 KG | HFC-134a (R-134a) | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Clutch Unit | 2.75 QTS. | 2.6 L | ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Transmission Fluid | 4.86 QTS. | 4.59 L | ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 2.0 | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | ACURA Heavy Duty DOT 4 Brake Fluid | S | |||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front | 2.56 QTS. | 2.42 L | ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid DW-1 | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | Drain and Refill | 4.10 GALS. | 15.52 L | 50/50 mix of HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and distilled water | Change including the remaining 0.34 US gal. (1.29l) in the reserve tank and heater. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | Inverter Coolant | 0.50 GALS. | 1.89 L | 50/50 mix of HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and distilled water | Change including the remaining 0.12 US gal. (0.46l) in the reserve tank. | S | |
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 8.30 QTS. | 7.85 L | Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Type 3, SAE 0W-40 | S | ||
| Engine Oil | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 7.70 QTS. | 7.28 L | Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Type 3, SAE 0W-40 | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 15.60 GALS. | 59.05 L | 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:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.