Acura EL (USA / CAN)
Power steering fluid capacity & service interval
Acura EL (USA / CAN) uses power steering fluid with a capacity range between min and max. Service intervals include normal use. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| EL 1.7 (CAN) (2003-2005) |
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| EL 1.7 (CAN) (2001-2003) |
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Additional Notes
- The Acura EL (CAN) power steering fluid specification applies to two overlapping 1.7-liter configurations: one covering 2001-2003 and another covering 2003-2005, with 2003 appearing in both ranges.
- Both the 2001-2003 and 2003-2005 EL 1.7 configurations share the same fill guidance, which calls for fluid level to be maintained between the minimum and maximum marks on the reservoir rather than specifying a fixed volume in liters or quarts.
- A between-min-and-max specification is characteristic of a top-off or inspection-based service approach, where the reservoir is checked and adjusted to fall within the marked range rather than drained and refilled to a precise measured quantity.
- Both configurations carry a normal use condition, meaning the stated fill guidance applies under standard operating circumstances rather than a severe-duty or first-change-only scenario.