Acura MDX
Maintenance specs for 8 variants of the Acura MDX — from 2001 to 2026.
2001–2006 Acura MDX
3.5L V6 (J35A3) · AWD
265 hp / 253 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidHonda PSF
Capacity24 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Transfer Case
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Fuel
Tank19.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 105,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt105,000 mi
2007–2013 Acura MDX
3.7L V6 (J37A1) · FWD
300 hp / 270 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 105,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt105,000 mi
2007–2013 Acura MDX
3.7L V6 SH-AWD (J37A1) · AWD
300 hp / 270 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Drain & fill3.2 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Transfer Case
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush45,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 105,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt105,000 mi
2014–2020 Acura MDX
3.0L V6 Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (J30YA) · AWD
321 hp / 289 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed DCT
FluidHonda DPS-F
Drain & fill3.3 qt
Full capacity6.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda VTM-4 Fluid
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2014–2020 Acura MDX
3.5L V6 FWD (J35Y5) · FWD
290 hp / 267 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2014–2020 Acura MDX
3.5L V6 SH-AWD (J35Y5) · AWD
290 hp / 267 lb-ft
Transmission
Type9-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Drain & fill3.4 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Transfer Case
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2022–2026 Acura MDX
3.0L Turbo V6 Type S SH-AWD (J30YA) · AWD
355 hp / 354 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Transfer Case
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2022–2026 Acura MDX
3.5L V6 SH-AWD (J35Y9) · AWD
290 hp / 267 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Drain & fill3.8 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidHonda Dual Pump Fluid II
Transfer Case
FluidHonda ATF DW-1
Fuel
Tank19.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid45,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi