Acura MDX, YD8, YD9, YE1 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Acura MDX, YD8, YD9, YE1 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,55 liter. Service intervals are flexible based on the on board maintenance system. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
MDX 3.0T AWD (CAN) (2022- )
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,55 liter (Service fill)
MDX 3.0T AWD (USA) (2022- )
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,55 liter (Service fill)
MDX 3.5 V6 AWD (CAN) (2021- )
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,55 liter
MDX 3.5 V6 AWD (USA) (2021- )
  • Use: Flexible (on board maintenance system)
  • Capacity 0,55 liter

Additional Notes

  • All four configurations listed for the Acura MDX (YD8, YD9, YE1) carry a transfer case fluid capacity of 0.55 liter, applying equally to both the 3.0T and 3.5 V6 AWD variants across USA and CAN markets.
  • The 0.55 liter figure is designated as a service fill on the 3.0T AWD rows, meaning the quantity reflects a partial drain-and-refill procedure rather than a full overhaul or dry-fill capacity.
  • The 3.5 V6 AWD rows for both USA and CAN markets from 2021 onward list the 0.55 liter capacity without a service fill designation, while the 3.0T AWD rows from 2022 onward carry an explicit service fill label alongside the same 0.55 liter figure.
  • All configurations across both engine types and both markets use a flexible service interval governed by the on-board maintenance system, meaning the transfer case fluid change timing is determined by the vehicle's own monitoring rather than a fixed mileage or time schedule.
  • The 3.5 V6 AWD configurations begin from 2021 for both USA and CAN markets, while the 3.0T AWD configurations begin from 2022 in both markets, reflecting a one-year offset in the introduction of the turbocharged variant relative to the naturally aspirated V6.
  • The transfer case component is identified as a transferbox across all four rows, which in AWD drivetrains refers to the unit responsible for distributing torque between the front and rear axles.

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