Honda Accord III, CA (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Accord III, CA (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,5 to 2,6 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 2,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A2K5 5/1
Accord III DX, LX (1986-1989)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A2K5 5/1
Accord III LXi (1986-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 24000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: A2K5 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Accord III CA manual transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 2.6 liters across all listed configurations, which represents the total fluid volume required when the unit is dry, such as after a rebuild or replacement.
  • The service fill capacity is 2.5 liters for all configurations, reflecting the slightly lesser volume needed during a routine drain-and-refill, since a small residual amount of fluid typically remains in the transaxle after draining.
  • The 0.1-liter difference between the initial fill and service fill capacities is consistent across the DX, LX, and LXi trims for the full 1986-1989 span, indicating a uniform transaxle design across those variants.
  • The specified change interval for all listed configurations is 24,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold is reached first would trigger a fluid change.
  • The Accord III LXi appears in two overlapping row entries, one covering 1986-1987 and another covering 1987-1989, both sharing identical capacity and interval figures, with 1987 present in both ranges.

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