Acura RL
Maintenance specs for 2 variants of the Acura RL — from 1996 to 2012.
1996–2004 Acura RL
3.5L V6 (J35A1) · FWD
210 hp / 224 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidHonda ATF-Z1
Drain & fill3 qt
Full capacity7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidHonda PSF
Capacity20 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2005–2012 Acura RL
3.5L V6 SH-AWD (J35A8) · AWD
300 hp / 260 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
Tank20.4 gal
TypePremium 91
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