Acura SLX, DJ5 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Acura SLX, DJ5 (USA / CAN) transfer case fluid capacity ranges from 1,45 to 1,9 liters. Service intervals include changes at 24000 km/ 12 months and 48000 km/ 24 months. 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 1,9 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
SLX 3.5 V6 (USA) (1998-1999)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Change 24000 km/ 12 months
SLX 3.2 V6 (USA) (1996-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,45 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 24 months
SLX 3.2 V6 (USA) (1996-1997)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1,45 liter
  • Change 24000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Acura SLX transfer case fluid capacity differs between engine generations, with the 3.2 V6 (1996-1997) holding 1.45 liters and the 3.5 V6 (1998-1999) holding a notably larger 1.9 liters, a difference of 0.45 liters between the two configurations.
  • For the 3.2 V6 (1996-1997), the first change interval is set at 24,000 km or 12 months, which is half the standard normal-use interval of 48,000 km or 24 months specified for the same engine.
  • The 3.5 V6 (1998-1999) follows the same interval structure as the earlier engine, with a first change due at 24,000 km or 12 months under the first-change-only condition, against a normal-use interval of 48,000 km or 24 months.
  • The accelerated first-change interval across both engine variants reflects a break-in period practice, where initial fluid changes are scheduled earlier to remove metal particles and contaminants generated during the transfer case's early operating hours.
  • Both the 3.2 V6 and 3.5 V6 share identical service intervals despite the difference in fluid capacity, meaning the larger fill volume of the 3.5 V6 does not correspond to an extended or shortened change schedule relative to the 3.2 V6.

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