2018–2022 10th generation
2018–2022 Honda Accord Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2018–2022 Honda Accord takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 fluid ONLY (drain & fill ~3.7 qt). 2.0T 10AT: Honda ATF Type 3.1 (~3.5 qt drain & fill). Hybrid e-CVT transaxle: Honda ATF DW-1 (~3 qt). Manuals: Honda MTF. Serviced per Maintenance Minder sub-code 3.. Coolant: Honda Long Life Coolant Type 2 (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have a separate inverter/power-unit coolant loop. First change per Maintenance Minder sub-code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then more often..
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2018–2022 Honda Accord fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Honda Long Life Coolant Type 2 (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have a separate inverter/power-unit coolant loop. First change per Maintenance Minder sub-code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then more often. |
| Transmission | 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 fluid ONLY (drain & fill ~3.7 qt). 2.0T 10AT: Honda ATF Type 3.1 (~3.5 qt drain & fill). Hybrid e-CVT transaxle: Honda ATF DW-1 (~3 qt). Manuals: Honda MTF. Serviced per Maintenance Minder sub-code 3. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid (sub-code 7, ~every 3 years) |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Honda Accord model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Honda Accord built from 2018 through 2022 — the 10th generation, mid-size sedan (fastback roofline; coupe discontinued). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2018–2022 Honda Accord
- 2018Generation launch: turbo-only lineup, LED low beams standard, V6 and coupe dropped
- 2021Facelift: revised front end, Sport SE trim, hybrid gains steering-wheel deceleration paddles; manual transmission dropped after 2020
- 2022Final year for the 2.0T and 10-speed in the Accord
2018–2022 Honda Accord fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2018–2022 Honda Accord take?
- 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 fluid ONLY (drain & fill ~3.7 qt). 2.0T 10AT: Honda ATF Type 3.1 (~3.5 qt drain & fill). Hybrid e-CVT transaxle: Honda ATF DW-1 (~3 qt). Manuals: Honda MTF. Serviced per Maintenance Minder sub-code 3.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2018–2022 Honda Accord use?
- Honda Long Life Coolant Type 2 (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have a separate inverter/power-unit coolant loop. First change per Maintenance Minder sub-code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then more often..
What brake fluid does a 2018–2022 Honda Accord take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid (sub-code 7, ~every 3 years).
Sources
- AutoZone fitment, 2018 Accord H5 (1.5T) / H6 (2.0T) batteries
- Honda Info Center, 2022 Accord wheels and tires by trim
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Accord 1.5L L15BE oil capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Accord 2.0L K20C4 oil capacity
- NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Honda)
- Honda News, fuel pump recall statement listing 2018-2020 Accord
- oemdtc, 2018-2020 Accord A/C condenser warranty extension bulletin
- Honda parts, 17220-6A0-A00 (1.5T) air filter fitment
- Honda parts, spark plug 12290-6A0-A01 (1.5T/2.0T)
- DriveAccord, 10th-gen hybrid spark plug 12290-6C1-A01 (NGK DILZKAR7D11S)
- Wards Auto, Honda 1.5L oil dilution warranty extension
- Honda Owners, 2022 Accord Maintenance Minder guide (reset procedure)
