Honda Accord VII, CL/CM (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Accord VII, CL/CM (USA / CAN) uses automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,4 to 8 liters. Service intervals include 30000 miles, 60000 miles, 30000 miles/ 24 months, 60000 miles/ 36 months, 90000 miles/ 60 months, and 120000 miles/ 72 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (2005-2007)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (CAN) (2004-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (CAN) (2004-2005)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (USA) (2004-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 90000 miles/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (USA) (2004-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 30000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (USA) (2004-2005)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 120000 miles/ 72 months
  • Code: 5/1
Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid (USA) (2004-2005)
  • Use: First change only, severe
  • Capacity 8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Change 60000 miles/ 36 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Accord VII 3.0 V6 Hybrid transaxle carries an initial fill capacity of 8 liters, which reflects the total fluid volume required when the unit is completely dry, such as during a rebuild or full replacement.
  • The service fill capacity of 3.4 liters across all 3.0 V6 Hybrid configurations represents the partial volume exchanged during a routine drain-and-fill, since a standard service procedure does not evacuate the torque converter or all internal passages.
  • For the 2005-2007 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid under normal use conditions, the automatic transaxle fluid change interval is set at 30,000 miles, while the first change only interval extends to 60,000 miles, reflecting a longer grace period before the initial service is due.
  • The Canadian-market 2004-2005 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid adds a time-based dimension to the mileage intervals, pairing the 30,000-mile normal service interval with a 24-month limit and the 60,000-mile first-change interval with a 36-month limit.
  • The USA-market 2004-2005 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid under normal use carries a notably extended interval of 90,000 miles or 60 months, which is considerably longer than the Canadian-market equivalent for the same use condition.
  • Under severe use conditions, the USA-market 2004-2005 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid transaxle fluid interval drops to 30,000 miles or 24 months, matching the Canadian-market normal-use interval in both mileage and time values.
  • The USA-market 2004-2005 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid specifies a first change only interval of 120,000 miles or 72 months under normal use, the longest single interval listed across all configurations in the data set.
  • When first change only and severe conditions are combined for the USA-market 2004-2005 Accord 3.0 V6 Hybrid, the interval is halved relative to the standard first-change figure, landing at 60,000 miles or 36 months.

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