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Specif ications
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Dimensions 
Weights 
Engine 
Capacities Capacities
177.9 in (4,518 mm)
Length 
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 66.1 in (1,680 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
61.6 in (1,565 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type 
BorexStroke 
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
9.7 : 1
IZFR6K-11
SKJ20DR-M11
Fuel tank 
Engine oil 15.3 US gal (58
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3) 1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
Engine 
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid 
Rear 
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
(NGK) (DENSO) Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total 
U.S. Vehicles 
Canada
Vehicles
71.6 in (1,820 mm)
Change Including filter
Without filter
Total
2
1
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline: 
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
Recommended Engine Oil: 
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Brake Fluid: 
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid: 
Rear Differential Fluid:
15.3 US gal (58
) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane 
number of 87 or higher. 
API Premium grade 5W-20 
detergent oil (see page ). 
Oil change capacity (including 
filter):
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid 
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic 
Transmission Fluid) (see page ). Front/Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Compact Spare Tire:
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
Capacity: 
Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not 
use ATF.
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