2003 Acura RSX Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 2003 Acura RSX oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 2003 Acura RSX, 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 2003 Acura RSX oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
2.0L 4-cylinder K20A2 Z	5 quarts (with filter) Type S 4.8 quarts (without filter) Type S	SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)	Acura 15400-PLM-A02
2.0L 4-cylinder K20A3 Y	4.2 quarts (without filter) 4.4 quarts (with filter)	SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)	Acura 15400-PLM-A02

Select Your 2003 Acura RSX Engine Option

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code K20A2 Z

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder K20A2 Z [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Type-S

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts (with filter) Type S
4.8 quarts (without filter) Type S

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Acura 15400-PLM-A02

Oil Filter Replaces:

15400-PLC-003, 15400-PLC-004, 15400-PLM-A01, 15400-RTA-004

2003 Acura RSX 2.0L 4-cylinder K20A2 Z oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

5 quarts. (with filter). For Type S models, this is the capacity with the filter. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.8 quarts. (without filter). Type S. This is the capacity without the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-30 (All TEMPS)

Name of Oil Filter:

N/A

Wix Oil Filter:

57356-EA

Wix Air Filter:

42188-EA

Coolant Capacity:

5.3 quarts - For models with an Automatic Transaxle (ATXL).
5.4 quarts - For models with a Manual Transaxle (MTXL).

Oil Drain Plug Torque:

29 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

Notes:

N/A

2.0L 4-cylinder Engine Code K20A3 Y

Engine:

2.0L 4-cylinder K20A3 Y [aka 2.0L L4 (Gas)]

Body & Trims:

Base, Type-S

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts (without filter)
4.4 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS)

OEM Oil Filter:

Acura 15400-PLM-A02

Oil Filter Replaces:

15400-PLC-003, 15400-PLC-004, 15400-PLM-A01, 15400-RTA-004

2003 Acura RSX 2.0L 4-cylinder K20A3 Y oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

4.2 quarts. (without filter). This is the capacity without the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
4.4 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 5W-20, SAE 0W-20 (All TEMPS) - According to the Acura Engine Oil Application Guide (revised 12/1/11), it's acceptable to use SAE 0W-20 oil for this application.