1994 Honda Passport Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Honda Passport oil type depends on the engine: the DX takes 15W-40 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the EX, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the LX, 4WD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the LX, 4WD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the LX, RWD, Automatic takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter); the LX, RWD, Standard takes 15W-40 (5.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX: 15W-40, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- EX, Standard: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- LX, 4WD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- LX, 4WD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- LX, RWD, Automatic: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
- LX, RWD, Standard: 15W-40, 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX — 2.6L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 4.40 QTS. | 4.10 QTS. | — |
| EX, Automatic — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| EX, Standard — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 4WD, Automatic — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, 4WD, Standard — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, RWD, Automatic — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
| LX, RWD, Standard — 3.2L Eng | API - SAE 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50 (Above 10Deg.F), 10W-30 and 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 0Deg.F), 30 (Above 40Deg.F) | 5.70 QTS. | 5.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Passport
1994 Honda Passport factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Honda Passport take?
It depends on the engine: DX uses 15W-40; EX, Automatic uses 15W-40; EX, Standard uses 15W-40; LX, 4WD, Automatic uses 15W-40; LX, 4WD, Standard uses 15W-40; LX, RWD, Automatic uses 15W-40; LX, RWD, Standard uses 15W-40.
How much oil does a 1994 Honda Passport take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; EX, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; LX, 4WD, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; LX, 4WD, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter; LX, RWD, Automatic holds 5.7 quarts with filter; LX, RWD, Standard holds 5.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Honda Passport?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Honda Passport. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.