Honda Accord V, CC/CD/CE/CF (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Accord V, CC/CD/CE/CF (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,9 to 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 40000 km or 24 months, and changes at 40000, 60000, or 80000 km, or 36 to 48 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Accord 1.8i (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 1.8i (1996-1998)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 2.0i (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 2.0i TD (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 2.2i VTEC (1996-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 2.0i (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 2.2i (1993-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across nearly all petrol variants of the Honda Accord V (CC/CD/CE/CF), the manual transaxle fluid capacity is 1.9 liters. This figure represents a service fill volume, meaning the amount required when draining and refilling during routine maintenance rather than a full overhaul with complete disassembly.
  • The Accord 2.0i TD (1996-1998) is the sole variant in these specifications with a manual transaxle capacity of 2.2 liters, which is notably higher than the 1.9-liter figure shared by all petrol engine variants. The difference reflects the distinct transaxle unit paired with the turbocharged diesel engine.
  • Variants introduced or revised from 1996 onward, including the 1.8i, 2.0i, 2.0i TD, and 2.2i VTEC, carry a two-stage service schedule under normal use conditions: a fluid level check at 40,000 km or 24 months, followed by a full fluid change at 80,000 km or 48 months.
  • The earlier 1993-1996 petrol variants, the 2.0i and 2.2i, have a single-stage normal-use change interval of 60,000 km or 36 months, without a separate intermediate check interval. This contrasts with the two-stage approach applied to the post-1996 variants.
  • Under severe use conditions, the Accord 1.8i (1996-1998) manual transaxle fluid change interval is 40,000 km or 48 months. Severe use typically refers to operating conditions such as frequent towing, repeated short trips, or extreme temperatures, which accelerate fluid degradation.
  • Comparing the 1.8i severe-use change interval of 40,000 km with the normal-use change interval of 80,000 km for the same variant shows the distance threshold is halved under demanding conditions, while the time limit of 48 months remains identical in both cases.
  • The 2.2i VTEC (1996-1998) shares the same 1.9-liter capacity and 40,000 km check / 80,000 km change schedule as the non-VTEC 2.0i of the same period, despite the VTEC engine's higher performance output. The transaxle fluid specification does not differentiate between the two on the basis of engine character.

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