Acura oil and fluids
What oil does an Acura take?
The oil each Acura engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 8 engines — from Acura's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.5 L15CA turbo I4 (Integra) · 2023 on
- Engine oil
- API SN or higher · 0W-20(2025–2025)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Spec table: 'API service SN or higher grade 0W-20'.
- Coolant
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Acura-branded name for the same Type 2 coolant; premixed 50/50.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Acura spec table checked.
Used in: Integra 1.5T (2023-)
2.0 K20C1 VTEC Turbo I4 (Civic Type R, Integra Type S) · 2017 on
- Engine oil
- API SN or higher · 0W-20(2023 on · Civic Type R (2023), Integra Type S (2025))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Civic Type R 2023 and Integra Type S 2025 spec tables: Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 / 'API service SN or higher grade 0W-20'.
- Coolant
- Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Premixed 50/50 with distilled water ('do not add any straight antifreeze or water'). Capacity varies by model — not recorded. Acura manuals name the same coolant 'Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2' (set per Acura engine).
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Honda US spec table checked (2015–2025). The 2020 Civic manual says to use only DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid from a sealed container if Honda fluid is unavailable. Prologue/ZDX (GM-built EVs) differ — DOT 4, set per engine.
Used in: Civic Type R (2017-2021, 2023-), Acura Integra Type S (2024-)Shared engine — also sold as Honda
2.0 K20C4 / K20C6 turbo I4 (RDX, TLX) · 2019 on
- Engine oil
- 0W-20(2021–2021 · RDX 2021, TLX 2.0 2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual names Genuine Honda/Acura Motor Oil or 'API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil' carrying the API Certification Seal; no API service category is named.
- Coolant
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Acura-branded name for the same Type 2 coolant; premixed 50/50.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Acura spec table checked.
Used in: RDX (2019-), TLX 2.0T (2021-)
2.4 K24 i-VTEC I4 (ILX, TLX, TSX) · 2012–2022
- Engine oil
- 0W-20(2016–2020 · ILX 2016/2020, TLX 2.4 2016/2020)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual names Genuine Honda/Acura Motor Oil or 'API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil' carrying the API Certification Seal; no API service category is named.
- Coolant
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Acura-branded name for the same Type 2 coolant; premixed 50/50.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Acura spec table checked.
Used in: ILX 2.4 (2013-2022), TLX 2.4 (2015-2020), TSX 2.4 (2012-2014)
3.0 J30AC turbo V6 (TLX Type S, MDX Type S) · 2021 on
- Engine oil
- 0W-20(2021–2022 · TLX Type S 2021, MDX Type S 2022)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual names Genuine Honda/Acura Motor Oil or 'API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil' carrying the API Certification Seal; no API service category is named.
- Coolant
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Acura-branded name for the same Type 2 coolant; premixed 50/50.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Acura spec table checked.
Used in: TLX Type S (2021-), MDX Type S (2022-)
3.5 J35 i-VTEC V6 (MDX, RDX, TLX, RLX, TL) · 2012 on
- Engine oil
- 0W-20(2016–2022 · MDX 2016/2020/2022, RDX 2016/2018, TLX V6 2016/2020, RLX 2020)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Manual names Genuine Honda/Acura Motor Oil or 'API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil' carrying the API Certification Seal; no API service category is named.
- Coolant
- Acura Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Acura-branded name for the same Type 2 coolant; premixed 50/50.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 · Acura Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Specified fluid in every Acura spec table checked.
Used in: MDX 3.5 (2014-2020, 2022-), RDX 3.5 (2013-2018), TLX V6 (2015-2020), RLX (2014-2020), TL 3.5 (2012-2014)
3.7 J37 i-VTEC V6 (MDX, ZDX, TL SH-AWD, RL) · 2012–2014
- Engine oil
- 5W-20(2012–2012 · ZDX 2012)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- ZDX 2012 spec table: 'Acura Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20' / 'API Premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil'. Note 5W-20, not 0W-20.
- Coolant
- Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- The 2012 ZDX manual uses the Honda-branded name.
Used in: MDX (2012-2013), ZDX (2012-2013), TL SH-AWD (2012-2014), RL (2012)
ZDX battery-electric · 2024 on
Electric — no engine oil to change.
- Coolant
- Long Life Anti-Freeze Coolant - Type PZ
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Vehicle Coolant Circuits' in Recommended Fluids. EV — no engine oil.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 · Brake Fluid - Type PZ
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Brake section: 'Use only manufacturer approved DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid'. GM-built (Ultium).
Used in: ZDX (2024-)
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does an Acura take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 8 Acura engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-20, 5W-20. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.
How many quarts of oil does an Acura take?
Between 3.7 and 5.71 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.
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