2011 Acura TSX Oil Type & Capacity

The 2011 Acura TSX oil type depends on the engine: the 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 4D Sedan, 3.5 4 takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 4D Wagon takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Automatic — In-Line4API - SAE 0W-204.20 QTS.4.00 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight.
4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 0W-204.20 QTS.4.00 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight.
4D Sedan, 3.5 4 — V6API - SAE 0W-204.50 QTS.4.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight.
4D Wagon — In-Line4API - SAE 0W-204.20 QTS.4.00 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight.

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2011 Acura TSX factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

1.64 quarts (6.2 L) — HONDA Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Change including the remaining 0.196 US gal. (0.74l) in reserve tank.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2011 Acura TSX take?

It depends on the engine: 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Automatic uses 0W-20; 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Standard uses 0W-20; 4D Sedan, 3.5 4 uses 0W-20; 4D Wagon uses 0W-20.

How much oil does a 2011 Acura TSX take?

Capacity depends on the engine: 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 2.4 2, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 4D Sedan, 3.5 4 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 4D Wagon holds 4.2 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Acura TSX?

Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Acura TSX. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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