2023 Acura RDX 2.0L (121.76 cu-in / 1,996 cm3) Oil Specifications

Viscosity

0W-20

OEM Spec / API

API service SN or higher grade 0W-20

Capacity

5.0 quarts

From American Honda Motor Co., 2023 Acura RDX Owner's Manual (book 31TJB6410, techinfo.honda.com PDF). See the cited pages.

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Acura’s owner’s manual for the 2023 RDX (2.0L (121.76 cu-in / 1,996 cm3)) calls for Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 or an API service SN or higher grade 0W-20 oil. Engine oil change capacity is 5.0 US qt (4.8 L) including the filter, or 4.6 US qt (4.4 L) without it.

What We Couldn’t Confirm

  • Oil change interval. Not stated in the Specifications pages used here.
  • OEM oil filter part number and drain plug torque. Neither appears in the Specifications pages used here.
  • Engine block code. The manual identifies the engine by displacement (1,996 cm3).

FAQs

What oil does a 2023 Acura RDX 2.0T take? Acura Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20, or an API service SN or higher grade 0W-20 oil.

How much oil does it hold? 5.0 US qt (4.8 L) including the filter; 4.6 US qt (4.4 L) without it.

Oil guides for this vehicle

Primary source evidence

  1. American Honda Motor Co. — 2023 Acura RDX Owner's Manual (book 31TJB6410, techinfo.honda.com PDF)

    US market · Model years 2023 · Published/version PDF dated 2023-07 · Pages/tables: p. 690 (Specifications: Engine Specifications, displacement), p. 691 (Specifications: Engine Oil, recommended oil and capacity)

    View official source · Accessed September 27, 2026

Evidence reviewed September 27, 2026.

Disclaimer: These specifications reflect the official documents and applicability shown above as of their access dates. Confirm the requirement against the manual for your VIN before performing maintenance.

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