How much transmission fluid does a 2009 Honda Accord take?

7.9 quarts as a total fill for the B97A transmission (6.9 to 7.9 quarts across this year's engines). A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2009 Honda Accord use?

The source lists only a catalog code for this year, not the OEM specification, so use the fluid named in your owner's manual or on the dipstick.

What brake fluid does a 2009 Honda Accord take?

DOT 3, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2009 Honda Accord transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2009 Honda Accord (J35Z2 3.5L 6-cylinder CP) uses the B97A automatic transmission, which holds 7.9 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 6.9 to 7.9 quarts - see the table. Brake fluid is DOT 3.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: B97A automatic transmission, 7.9 qt total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 3.
Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.

2009 Honda Accord fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
J35Z2 3.5L 6-cylinder CP	B97A automatic	7.9 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
J35Z3 3.5L 6-cylinder CP	B90A automatic	7.9 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
K24Z2 2.4L 4-cylinder CP	B97A automatic	6.9 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
K24Z3 2.4L 4-cylinder CP	M91A automatic	6.9 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-

Fluids for the 2009 Honda Accord

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

Transmission fluidYou need about 8 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Other 2009 Honda Accord specs

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Other Accord years

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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.