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2001 Acura NSX Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2001 Acura NSX oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2001 Acura NSX, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 2001 Acura NSX oil change!

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Engine & CodeOil CapacityOil Viscosity/TypeOil Filter
3.0L 6-cylinder C30A1 15.3 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)
Acura 15400-PL2-306
3.2L 6-cylinder C32B1 B5.3 quarts (with filter)SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)
Acura 15400-PL2-306

Select Your 2001 Acura NSX Engine Option

3.0L 6-cylinder Engine Code C30A1 1

Engine:

3.0L 6-cylinder C30A1 1 [aka 3.0L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, T

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Acura 15400-PL2-306

Oil Filter Replaces:

15400-PL2-004, 15400-PL2-315, 15400-PL2-505

2001 Acura NSX 3.0L 6-cylinder C30A1 1 oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51378-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.7 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).
16.9 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

N/A

3.2L 6-cylinder Engine Code C32B1 B

Engine:

3.2L 6-cylinder C32B1 B [aka 3.2L V6 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, T

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

Acura 15400-PL2-306

Oil Filter Replaces:

15400-PL2-004, 15400-PL2-315, 15400-PL2-505

2001 Acura NSX 3.2L 6-cylinder C32B1 B oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5.3 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (Above -20°C) - SAE 10W-30 is preferred.
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

51378-EA

Wix Air Filter:

N/A

Coolant Capacity:

12.7 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).
16.9 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug). Install a new washer on the drain bolt and make sure to use an Original Equipment (OE) drain plug.

Notes:

N/A

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