1993 Acura Legend Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Acura Legend oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- L, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- L, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- L, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.8 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 5.0 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Base, Standard — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| L, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| L, 2D Coupe, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| L, 4D Sedan, Automatic — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| L, 4D Sedan, Standard — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 2D Coupe, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 4.80 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Standard — Sedan | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F) | 5.00 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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Coolant capacity
7.9 quarts (7.47 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Acura Legend take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; L, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1993 Acura Legend?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; L, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; L, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; L, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.8 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1993 Acura Legend?
Most 1993 Acura Legend owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Acura recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Acura Legend?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Acura Legend. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.