Honda Accord III, CA (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Accord III, CA (EU) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,6 to 2,8 liters. Service intervals include 24000 km/24 months, 40000 km/48 months, and 48000 km/48 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Accord 1.6 (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord, -Aerodeck 2.0 (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord, -Aerodeck 2.0i (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord, -Aerodeck 2.0i-16V (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord 1.6 (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord, -Aerodeck 2.0 (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord, -Aerodeck 2.0i (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord 1.6 (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 48000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Accord 1.6 (1984-1986)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 2,8 liter
  • Change 24000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • All figures listed represent service fill capacities for the automatic transaxle, meaning the amount of fluid required during a routine drain-and-refill service rather than a complete overhaul, which would typically require a higher volume.
  • The Honda Accord III CA (EU) in the 1.6 variant from 1984-1986 carries a transaxle service fill capacity of 2.8 liters, while the same 1.6 engine in the 1986-1987 and 1987-1989 production periods uses a slightly lower capacity of 2.6 liters, indicating a transaxle unit change between those production spans.
  • The 1984-1986 Accord 1.6 is the only configuration in these specifications that carries a first-change-only interval, set at 24,000 km or 24 months. A first-change interval is applied to a new or freshly rebuilt transmission to flush out metal particles and fluid contaminants generated during initial break-in wear, after which the standard normal-use schedule takes over.
  • Following the first-change service, the 1984-1986 Accord 1.6 transaxle reverts to the normal-use interval of 48,000 km or 48 months, with the same 2.8-liter capacity applying to both service events.
  • The Accord 2.0 and 2.0i variants, including the Aerodeck body style, share a consistent transaxle capacity of 2.8 liters across both the 1986-1987 and 1987-1989 production periods, with a change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions.
  • The Accord 2.0i-16V from 1987-1989 uses a 2.6-liter transaxle capacity rather than the 2.8 liters specified for the 2.0 and 2.0i variants, despite sharing the same 40,000 km or 48-month change interval. The 16V designation refers to a 16-valve cylinder head, and the differing capacity points to a distinct transaxle unit paired with that engine.
  • The change interval for the 1984-1986 Accord 1.6 under normal use is 48,000 km or 48 months, which is 8,000 km longer than the 40,000 km interval applied to all other configurations in these specifications, while the time-based limit of 48 months remains the same across all normal-use entries.

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