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Acura RSX

Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Acura RSX — from 2002 to 2006.

20022006 Acura RSX

2.0L I4 (K20A3) · FWD

160 hp / 141 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-20
Capacity4.4 qt
Filter15400-PLM-A02

Transmission

Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Drain & fill2.9 qt
Full capacity6.2 qt

Coolant

TypeHonda Long Life Coolant (blue/green)
Capacity5.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidHonda PSF
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87

Tires

Size205/55R16
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 205/55R16 tires

Battery

Group size51R
CCA380 A
Shop group 51R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20022006 Acura RSX

2.0L I4 Type-S (K20A2) · FWD

200 hp / 142 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-30
Capacity4.4 qt
Filter15400-PLM-A02

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual
FluidHonda MTF
Drain & fill1.9 qt
Full capacity1.9 qt

Coolant

TypeHonda Long Life Coolant (blue/green)
Capacity5.3 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidHonda PSF
Capacity16 oz

Fuel

Tank13.2 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size215/45R17
Pressure (front)30 PSI
Pressure (rear)30 PSI
Shop 215/45R17 tires

Battery

Group size51R
CCA380 A
Shop group 51R battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.051 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi