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2005 Acura MDX oil capacity, type & filter

The 2005 Acura MDX takes 5.3 qt of 5W-20 oil.

Applies to checked engine: 3.5L V6.

Capacity 5.3 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil. Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-20 i Based on 3 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL Shown first EA15K13 Search EA15K13 AMSOIL EA15K01 Search EA15K01 AMSOIL EA15K02 Search EA15K02 AMSOIL EA15K03 Search EA15K03 PRO-TEC PXL57356 Search PXL57356 Purolator L14610 Search L14610 K&N HP-1008 Search HP-1008

AMSOIL EA15K13 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

8 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-26 How we verify →

Where to Buy View Data Sources
Buy oil & filters:
Walmart → AutoZone → Amazon → O'Reilly →
Full synthetic options for 5W-20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20 → Castrol GTX Magnatec 5W-20 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-20 →

Search paths only — confirm your OEM viscosity spec and quantity before checkout.

2005 Acura MDX oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

Capacity condition

With filter means the volume includes a new filter. Service fill is the typical drain-and-fill amount. Dry fill is for a fresh empty engine only.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2005 Acura MDX

Capacity sources

Supported by Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

8 checked source rows for the 2005 Acura MDX.

Before ordering for this 2005 Acura MDX

Checkout verification checklist
3.5L V6 Buy →
Capacity
5.3 qt (Service fill)
Oil type
5W-20
Interval
7,500 mi / 12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K13

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from AMSOIL Lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil OATS, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, Valvoline Product Finder, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Acura MDX oil specs by year

This table includes checked Acura MDX model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2024 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2023 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2022 5.6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2020 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2019 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2018 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2017 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2016 5.7 qt 0W-20 PG4612
2015 5.7 qt 0W-20 PG4612
2014 5.7 qt 0W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2013 4.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2012 4.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2011 4.5 qt 5W-20 Purolator L14610
2010 4.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2009 4.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2008 4.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2007 4.5 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2006 5.3 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13
2005 Current page 5.3 qt 5W-20 AMSOIL EA15K13

How we verified 2005 Acura MDX oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.

This page checked 8 sources for the 2005 Acura MDX. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.5L V6 capacity and 3.5L V6 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
8
Last checked
2026-06-26
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Valvoline Product Finder and CarAraC Engine Oil
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: K&N Filters, RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Oil type, Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
K&N Filters Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Pennzoil OATS Oil type 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-26 Checked source
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-26 Visit brand site
Valvoline Product Finder Capacity 2026-06-26 Checked source
CarAraC Engine Oil Capacity 2026-06-26 Checked source
Castrol (Olyslager) Oil type 2026-06-26 Visit brand site

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