How much transmission fluid does a 2021 Honda Accord take?

8.8 quarts as a total fill for the PB8A transmission (3.4 to 8.8 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 2021 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 2021 Honda Accord take?

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

2021 Honda Accord transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2021 Honda Accord (K20C4 2L 4-cylinder CV) uses the PB8A automatic transmission, which holds 8.8 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 3.4 to 8.8 quarts - see the table. Brake fluid is DOT 3.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: PB8A automatic transmission, 8.8 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.

2021 Honda Accord fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
K20C4 2L 4-cylinder CV	PB8A automatic	8.8 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
L15BE 1.5L 4-cylinder CV	BA7A automatic	8 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
LFB2 2L 4-cylinder CV	MD3E automatic	3.4 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-

Fluids for the 2021 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 9 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 2021 Honda Accord specs

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Other Accord years

2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2020 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005

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.