Honda Legend, KA (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Legend, KA (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,2 to 2,3 liters. Service intervals include checking every 10000 to 20000 km or 6 months, and changing every 20000 to 40000 km or 12 to 24 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Legend 3.2i V6 (1990-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Legend 3.2i V6 (1990-1996)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Legend 2.7i 24V (1988-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 6 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1
Legend 2.5i 24V (1985-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 20000 km
  • Change 40000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Legend KA (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity holds at 2.2 liters across the 2.5i 24V (1985-1988) and 2.7i 24V (1988-1990) variants, both noted as transaxle units rather than standalone transmissions.
  • The 3.2i V6 (1990-1996) carries a slightly larger fluid capacity of 2.3 liters, reflecting the change from a transaxle designation to a separate manual transmission unit.
  • A transaxle combines the transmission and differential into a single housing, which explains why the earlier 2.5i and 2.7i units share a unified fluid fill rather than separate service points.
  • The 2.5i 24V specifies a fluid check interval of 20,000 km under normal use, while both the 2.7i 24V and the 3.2i V6 call for a more frequent check at 10,000 km or every 6 months, whichever comes first.
  • All three engine variants share the same fluid change interval under normal use conditions: 40,000 km or 24 months, whichever is reached first.
  • The 3.2i V6 (1990-1996) is the only configuration carrying a severe use condition entry, where the change interval is reduced to 20,000 km or 12 months, exactly half the normal use interval in both distance and time.
  • The severe use capacity for the 3.2i V6 remains at 2.3 liters, identical to the normal use figure, meaning the more frequent service interval under severe conditions does not alter the volume of fluid required per service.

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