1997 Acura Integra Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Acura Integra oil type depends on the engine: the GS-R, 2D Coupe takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the GS-R, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the GS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.0 quarts qt with filter); the Type R takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- GS-R, 2D Coupe: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- GS-R, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
- GS, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- GS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- RS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- RS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Type R: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-R, 2D Coupe — GS-R | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| GS-R, 4D Sedan — GS-R | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| GS, 2D Coupe, Automatic — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| GS, 2D Coupe, Standard — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, Automatic — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| GS, 4D Sedan, Standard — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 2D Coupe, Standard — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LS, 4D Sedan, Standard — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| RS, Automatic — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| RS, Standard — GS,LS,RS | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.00 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Type R — Type R | API - SJ Energy Conserving, SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Acura Integra take?
It depends on the engine: GS-R, 2D Coupe uses 5W-30; GS-R, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30; GS, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-30; GS, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, 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; RS, Automatic uses 5W-30; RS, Standard uses 5W-30; Type R uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1997 Acura Integra?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: GS-R, 2D Coupe holds 4.2 quarts with filter; GS-R, 4D Sedan holds 4.2 quarts with filter; GS, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; GS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; RS, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; RS, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Type R holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1997 Acura Integra?
Most 1997 Acura Integra 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 1997 Acura Integra?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Acura Integra. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.