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 with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the L, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the L, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.8 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (5.0 quarts 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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More specs & repair guides for your Legend
1993 Acura Legend factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
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.
How much oil does a 1993 Acura Legend take?
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.
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.