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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.
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2023 Acura MDX Base
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2023 Acura MDX BaseSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | N/A | N/A | RB100EV-01 (POE) | Capacity is between 4.29 - 5.16 ozs. | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | N/A | N/A | HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) | Capacity is between: 1.07 - 1.18 lbs. | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.5L Eng,FWD | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | ACURA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF-TYPE 2.0 | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear | 1.76 QTS. | 1.66 L | ACURA DPSF-II | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 3.5L Eng | 1.99 GALS. | 7.53 L | 50/50 mix of ACURA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 and distilled water | Change including the remaining 0.22 US gal (0.82 L) in the reserve tank). | S | |
| Engine Oil | 3.5L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/Filter | 5.60 QTS. | 5.29 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 | 3.5L Eng | Drain and Refill,w/o Filter | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 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 | 18.50 GALS. | 70.03 L | S | ||||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 0.58 QTS. | 0.54 L | ACURA HGO-1 Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85 or SAE 90 API-GL-4 or GL-5 | 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:
- 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.