Acura ILX Oil Type & Capacity

The Acura ILX takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 3.8-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2012-2026 models. That has been the factory spec across every year we cover.

Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacity
2012-20260W-203.8-4.4 qt

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.

Every ILX year

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Acura ILX take?

The Acura ILX takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 3.8-4.4 qt with a filter change, on 2012-2026 models. That has been the factory spec across every year we cover.

How many quarts of oil does a Acura ILX take?

About 3.8-4.4 qt with a filter change on 2012-2026 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Acura ILX?

No - every year we cover uses 0W-20.

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