Acura RSX, DC5 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Acura RSX, DC5 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,7 to 6,5 liters. Service intervals include 48000 km/ 24 months, 96000 km/ 36 months, 144000 km/ 60 months, and 192000 km/ 120 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
RSX Base (CAN) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
RSX Base (CAN) (2002-2006)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 96000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
RSX Base (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 144000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
RSX Base (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
RSX Base (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 192000 km/ 120 months
  • Code: 5/1
RSX Base (USA) (2002-2006)
  • Use: First change only, severe
  • Capacity 6,5 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 2,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 96000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Acura RSX DC5 automatic transaxle carries a dry fill capacity of 6.5 liters, a figure that reflects the total fluid volume required when filling a completely drained or rebuilt unit, including the torque converter and all internal passages.
  • Service fill capacity across all RSX Base configurations, both USA and CAN, is 2.7 liters, representing the partial volume exchanged during a routine drain-and-refill without full disassembly.
  • The Canadian RSX Base under normal use conditions calls for an automatic transmission fluid change at 48,000 km or 24 months, whichever comes first.
  • Under a first change only condition, the Canadian RSX Base extends the interval to 96,000 km or 36 months, applying exclusively to the initial fluid exchange after the vehicle enters service.
  • The USA-market RSX Base under normal use conditions specifies a considerably longer change interval of 144,000 km or 60 months, a notably extended schedule compared to the Canadian normal-use specification.
  • Under severe use conditions, the USA RSX Base returns to a 48,000 km or 24-month interval, matching the Canadian normal-use schedule in both distance and time thresholds.
  • The USA RSX Base first change only interval under normal conditions reaches 192,000 km or 120 months, the longest single interval listed across all configurations in the specifications.
  • When severe conditions are combined with a first change only designation for the USA RSX Base, the interval is reduced to 96,000 km or 36 months, aligning with the Canadian first change only figure.

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