Acura SLX, DJ5 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Acura SLX, DJ5 (USA / CAN) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 8,6 liters. The service interval for fluid changes is 30000 km. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
SLX 3.5 V6 (USA) (1998-1999)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter
  • Code: 4L30-E 4/1
SLX 3.5 V6 (USA) (1998-1999)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4L30-E 4/1
SLX 3.2 V6 (USA) (1996-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter
  • Code: 4L30-E 4/1
SLX 3.2 V6 (USA) (1996-1997)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8,6 liter
  • Change 30000 km
  • Code: 4L30-E 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Acura SLX automatic transmission holds 8.6 liters of fluid across all listed configurations, a figure that represents a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, as overhaul fills typically account for fluid retained in the torque converter and passages that a drain-and-fill procedure does not fully evacuate.
  • The 8.6-liter capacity figure is consistent across both the 3.2 V6 (1996-1997) and the 3.5 V6 (1998-1999) engine variants, indicating no change in transmission fluid volume between the two engine generations.
  • A 30,000 km change interval is specified under severe use conditions for both the 3.2 V6 and the 3.5 V6, applying equally across the full 1996-1999 model year span covered in the specifications.
  • No change interval is listed under normal use conditions for either engine variant, meaning the 30,000 km interval is tied exclusively to the severe use designation in the available specifications.
  • Severe use conditions in automotive service contexts generally refer to operation involving frequent towing, stop-and-go traffic, extreme temperatures, or off-road driving, all of which generate elevated heat and stress in an automatic transmission, justifying a shorter fluid change interval.

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