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ACURA RSX
DC5

2002 – 2006 1 Engine Option 3 Kit Tiers

K-series precision in a liftback that still sets FWD benchmarks.

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Acura RSX (DC5) · Engine Service

OIL CHANGE KITS

Spec'd to this platform's factory oil capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment — pick the tier that matches how the car lives.

OEM / OEM+
Acura RSX — OEM / OEM+

Acura RSX — OEM / OEM+

$91.98

Fits K20

  • Motul 8100 Eco-Lite or OEM-grade oil
  • OEM or OEM-spec filter
  • Crush washer / drain hardware
  • For daily-driven, stock builds
Street Performance
Acura RSX — Street Performance

Acura RSX — Street Performance

$150.98

Fits K20

  • Motul 8100 or 300V full synthetic
  • Premium-spec oil filter
  • Crush washer / drain hardware
  • Built for OEM+ and light-mod builds
Track / Purpose Build
Acura RSX — Track / Purpose Build

Acura RSX — Track / Purpose Build

$200.98

Fits K20

  • Motul 300V Competition / Racing
  • High-flow performance filter
  • Race-spec drain hardware
  • For track, time attack & drag builds
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Stopping Power

BRAKE SERVICE

DOT 4 minimum for street use — step up to DOT 5.1 or RBF Factory Line for track heat.

ELF Moto DOT4 (0.500L)
Elf · 0.500 L
Brake Fluid DOT 4
Street & daily service spec
$10.95
Motul DOT5.1 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
DOT 5.1
High-performance street
$11.70
Motul RBF600 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
RBF 600 Factory Line
Track-day standard · 312°C dry
$23.58
Motul RBF660 (0.500L)
Motul · 0.500 L
RBF 660 Factory Line
Endurance & race · 325°C dry
$32.35

Gearbox & Final Drive

DRIVETRAIN FLUIDS

Matched to this platform's factory gearbox and final-drive specs below.

Acura RSX (DC5) drivetrain spec: Transmission — Honda MTF (GLS43) — Manual · Honda ATF-Z1 — Automatic. Final drive is integrated with the gearbox — transmission fluid covers it.
Motul Multi ATF (1L)
Motul · 1 L
Multi ATF
Automatic transmissions
$19.11
Motul Gear 300 (1L)
Motul · 1 L
Gear 300 75W-90
Manual gearboxes & diffs
$34.06
Motul Gear 300 LS (1L)
Motul · 1 L
Gear 300 LS 75W-90
Limited-slip differentials
$36.57
Motul Gear Competition (1L)
Motul · 1 L
Gear 300 Competition 75W-140
Race diffs & high heat
$37.32

MASTER FLUID KITS — COMING SOON

Every fluid the Acura RSX (DC5) needs — engine, gearbox, final drive, and brakes — boxed as one chassis-complete service kit.

Service Reference

FLUID SPEC SHEET

Factory service data for the Acura RSX (DC5) — capacities, fluid types, and fitment notes.

01Vehicle
Chassis Code
DC5
Model Years
2002 – 2006
Engine(s)
K20 — 2.0L I4 · 16v DOHC · 1,998 cc
Transmission(s)
5-speed Manual
6-speed Manual (Type-S)
5-speed Automatic
Engine Variants
K20A, K20A2 ('02–'04) · K20A3, K20Z1 ('05–'06)
02Engine Oil
Engine Oil Viscosity
5w-20 / 0w-20
Engine Oil Capacity
4.44 qt (4.0 L) · 4.97 qt (4.7 L) Type-S
03Transmission
Transmission Fluid Type
Honda MTF (GLS43) Manual
Honda ATF-Z1 Automatic
Transmission Capacity
1.59 qt (1.5 L) Manual
6.87 qt (6.5 L) Automatic

Capacities are approximate — always set the final level at the dipstick or fill plug, and verify against your service manual before work.

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  1. 01

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