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Honda Accord EX-L Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Honda Accord EX-L. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

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2020 Honda Accord EX-L: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 14

GenerationYearsTop spec
202020204.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 14
2018-20192018-20194.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
201720174.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8

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2020 Honda Accord EX-L: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 14

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2020

2020Open 2020 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 14
Air Cond Refrigerant0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans)1.59 GALS. (6.01 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)3.40 QTS. (3.21 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank (Gas)14.80 GALS. (56.02 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng,Gas)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid type 2.0
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas)1.34 GALS. (5.07 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas)4.60 QTS. (4.35 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)2.27 QTS. (2.14 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
Notes
  • →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
  • →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
  • →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
  • →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
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2018-2019

2018-2019Open 2018 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
Air Cond Refrigerant0.90 LBS. (0.4 KG) — HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (1.5L Eng,Automatic CVT Trans)1.59 GALS. (6.01 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (1.5L Eng)3.40 QTS. (3.21 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank (Gas)14.80 GALS. (56.02 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (1.5L Eng)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng,Gas)4.50 QTS. (4.25 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid type 2.0
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng,Gas)1.34 GALS. (5.07 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng,Gas)4.60 QTS. (4.35 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (2.0L Eng)2.27 QTS. (2.14 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid
Notes
  • →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
  • →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
  • →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.08 US gal. (0.3l) in reserve tank.
  • →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
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2017

2017Open 2017 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (2.4L Eng)3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)1.66 GALS. (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank (Gas)17.20 GALS. (65.1 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (In-Line4)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Windshield Washer Fluid2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans)1.72 GALS. (6.51 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (3.5L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (V6)2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Notes
  • →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
  • →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
  • →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
  • →If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
  • →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
  • →Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
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2016

2016Open 2016 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 8
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Coupe,2.4L Eng)3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)1.66 GALS. (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank17.20 GALS. (65.1 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (In-Line4)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Windshield Washer Fluid2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Standard Trans)1.66 GALS. (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (3.5L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Manual Transmission Fluid (V6)2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Sedan,2.4L Eng)3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng,Automatic Trans)1.72 GALS. (6.51 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Notes
  • →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
  • →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
  • →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
  • →If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
  • →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
  • →Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
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2015

2015Open 2015 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil (Gas)2.30 OZS. (0.06 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — HFC-134a (R-134a)
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Coupe,2.4L Eng)3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Brake Fluid— HONDA Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 Note: Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
Engine Coolant (2.4L Eng)1.65 GALS. (6.24 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (2.4L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank (2.4L Eng)17.20 GALS. (65.1 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (In-Line4)2.00 QTS. (1.89 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Windshield Washer Fluid2.60 QTS. (2.46 L) — All Weather Windshield Washer Fluid Note: Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (3.5L Eng)3.30 QTS. (3.12 L) — HONDA Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF DW-1 Note: Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
Engine Coolant (3.5L Eng)1.70 GALS. (6.43 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 Note: 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Engine Oil (3.5L Eng)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
Fuel Tank (3.5L Eng)17.20 GALS. (65.1 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid (V6)2.20 QTS. (2.08 L) — HONDA Manual Transmission Fluid Note: If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Sedan,2.4L Eng)3.90 QTS. (3.69 L) — HONDA HCF-2 Transmission Fluid Note: DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
Notes
  • →DO NOT mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.
  • →Or use a DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement.
  • →50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
  • →If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.
  • →Use only commercially-available windshield washer fluid. DO NOT use engine antifreeze or a vinegar/water solution in the windshield washer reservoir.
  • →Using a transmission fluid other than HONDA ATF DW-1 may adversely affect the operation and durability of your vehicle's transmission, and damage the transmission. Any damage caused by using a transmission fluid that is not equivalent to Honda ATF DW-1 is not covered by Honda's new vehicle warranty.
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Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Honda Accord EX-L use?
2020 Honda Accord EX-L: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG ND-OIL 14
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Honda Accord EX-L?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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