1997 Honda Passport Oil Type & Capacity
The 1997 Honda Passport takes 15W-40 motor oil — 5.7 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
15W-40 — 5.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, 4WD, Automatic | 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, 4WD, Standard | 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, RWD, Automatic | 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, RWD, Standard | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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
1997 Honda Passport factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.3 quarts (8.8 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1997 Honda Passport take?
The 1997 Honda Passport takes 15W-40 motor oil (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)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1997 Honda Passport take?
The 1997 Honda Passport holds 5.7 quarts with a filter change, or 5.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1997 Honda Passport?
Yes. 15W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1997 Honda Passport. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.