The Acura MDX has different oil capacities depending on the model year and engine option.
For example, the 2022 MDX with the 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 engine has an oil capacity of 5.6 quarts (5.3 liters), the 2020 MDX with the 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 engine has an oil capacity of 5.7 quarts (5.39 liters) and the 2020 MDX with the 3.0L 6-cyl JNA2 engine has an oil capacity of 4.5 quarts (4.26 liters).
It's essential to fill the engine of your Acura MDX to its recommended oil level, as indicated by the mark on its dipstick. So, whenever you change your oil or add to it, run your engine for a few seconds, turn it off, and double-check the level.
Continue to the tables below to see the oil capacity for the particular year and engine option of your Acura MDX.
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.6 Quarts | 5.3 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl JNA2 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl JNA2 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl JNA2 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl JNA2 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35Y5 | 5.7 Quarts | 5.39 Liters | 0W-20 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2008 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2007 | 3.7L 6-cyl J37A1 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20 |
| 2006 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A5 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20, 0W-20 |
| Year | Engine Option | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Imperial) | Engine Oil Capacity1 (Metric) | Recommended Oil Viscosity2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A5 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20, 0W-20 |
| 2004 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A5 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20, 0W-20 |
| 2003 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A5 | 4.5 Quarts | 4.26 Liters | 5W-20, 0W-20 |
| 2002 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A3 | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
| 2001 | 3.5L 6-cyl J35A3 | 5 Quarts | 4.73 Liters | 5W-30 |
MyBestVehicle.com is a website designed to quickly find the engine oil capacity of your vehicle.
Having the incorrect oil level in the engine of your Acura MDX could result in catastrophic engine damage.
We recommend checking the engine oil level in your Acura MDX regularly, ideally once a week.