Honda Accord III, CA (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Accord III, CA (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3 to 6 liters. Service intervals occur every 24000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Accord III LXi (1987-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: F4 4/1
Accord III DX, LX (1986-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: F4 4/1
Accord III LXi (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: F4 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Accord III CA automatic transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 6 liters, which represents the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as after a complete overhaul or replacement.
  • The service fill capacity is 3 liters across all listed configurations, reflecting the partial drain-and-fill volume typical of a routine fluid change where the torque converter retains residual fluid.
  • The initial fill volume is exactly double the service fill volume, meaning a standard service interval exchange replaces approximately half the total fluid held in the transaxle system.
  • The DX and LX trims covering 1986-1989 share identical automatic transaxle fluid capacities and change intervals with the LXi trim, indicating no capacity differentiation between those trim levels in the specifications.
  • The LXi trim appears across two overlapping row entries, one spanning 1986-1987 and another spanning 1987-1989, both carrying the same 6-liter initial fill, 3-liter service fill, and 24,000-mile or 24-month change interval under normal use conditions.
  • The change interval of 24,000 miles or 24 months, whichever comes first, applies under normal use conditions for all listed configurations, meaning the time-based threshold can trigger a fluid change independently of mileage accumulation.

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