--- title: "2018-2022 Honda Accord Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "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.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 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.. ## 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) | Note: 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. - [2018 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018) - [2019 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2019) - [2020 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2020) - [2021 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2021) - [2022 Accord](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2022) ## What changed during the 2018-2022 Honda Accord | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2018 | Generation launch: turbo-only lineup, LED low beams standard, V6 and coupe dropped | | 2021 | Facelift: revised front end, Sport SE trim, hybrid gains steering-wheel deceleration paddles; manual transmission dropped after 2020 | | 2022 | Final 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](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/accord/2018) - [Honda Info Center, 2022 Accord wheels and tires by trim](https://www.hondainfocenter.com/2022/Accord/Feature-Guide/Exterior-Features/Wheels-and-Tires/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Accord 1.5L L15BE oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2022/honda/accord/1-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-l15be-8-turbo/) - [AMSOIL lookup, 2018 Accord 2.0L K20C4 oil capacity](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2018/honda/accord/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-k20c4-7-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Honda)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCLRPT-20V314-8555.PDF) - [Honda News, fuel pump recall statement listing 2018-2020 Accord](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-corporate/releases/release-a463299e9046a088b84018a75800469c-statement-by-american-honda-regarding-fuel-pump-recall-2017-2020-acura-and-honda-models) - [oemdtc, 2018-2020 Accord A/C condenser warranty extension bulletin](https://honda.oemdtc.com/1687/warranty-extension-2018-2020-honda-accord-a-c-condenser/) - [Honda parts, 17220-6A0-A00 (1.5T) air filter fitment](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-air-filter-172206a0a00) - [Honda parts, spark plug 12290-6A0-A01 (1.5T/2.0T)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-122906a0a01) - [DriveAccord, 10th-gen hybrid spark plug 12290-6C1-A01 (NGK DILZKAR7D11S)](https://www.driveaccord.net/threads/2018-2022-accord-hybrid-spark-plug-replacement-ngk-dilzkar7d11s-or-bosch-96328.568347/) - [Wards Auto, Honda 1.5L oil dilution warranty extension](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-honda-extends-warranty-to-address-1-5l-gas-oil-dilution-problem/793295/) - [Honda Owners, 2022 Accord Maintenance Minder guide (reset procedure)](https://owners.honda.com/utility/download?path=/static/pdfs/2022/Accord%20Sedan/2022_Accord_4D_Maintenance_Minder.pdf) ## Other Honda Accord generations - [2023-2025 Honda Accord fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2023-2025/fluids) - [2013-2017 Honda Accord fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2013-2017/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/fluids). ## More for the 2018-2022 Honda Accord - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/accord/2018-2022/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.