Acura EL (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Acura EL (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1,5 to 1,6 liters. The service interval is 96000 km or 36 months. The data covers 2 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
EL 1.7 (CAN) (2003-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 96000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
EL 1.7 (CAN) (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 96000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Acura EL 1.7 (CAN) manual transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 1.6 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit from empty.
  • The service fill capacity of 1.5 liters is 0.1 liters less than the dry fill, reflecting the small amount of fluid that remains in the transaxle passages and components even after a standard drain procedure.
  • Both the 2001-2003 and 2003-2005 EL 1.7 (CAN) configurations share identical dry and service fill capacities, meaning no measurable change in transaxle design affected fluid volume across those model years.
  • The fluid change interval for both configurations is set at 96,000 km or 36 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, establishing a time-based ceiling of three years regardless of mileage accumulation.
  • A 36-month time limit alongside the 96,000 km mileage threshold means lower-mileage vehicles still reach a fluid change point based on elapsed time alone under normal use conditions.

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