Look up Honda Element specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.
Engine 1.5L 4-Cylinder SOHC
- Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
- Oil certification: API
- Drain plug torque: 30 ft-lbs
- Oil capacity: 4.6 quarts
Spark Plug Gap
- 1.5L 4-Cylinder: 0.052”
Fuel
- Capacity: 15.9 US gal (60 L)
Washer Fluid
- Capacity:
- U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
- Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)
Brake Fluid
- Type: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement
Automatic transmission fluid
- Type: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
- Capacity:
- 4WD: 7.6 US qt (7.2 L)
- 2WD:7.4 U.S. qt (7.0 L)
Rear Differential Fluid
- Type: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II. Do not use ATF
- Capacity: 1.3 US qt (1.2 L)
Coolant
- Type: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
- Capacity: 1.90 US gal (7.2 L)
Refrigerant
- Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)
- Capacity: 17.6-19.4 oz (500-550 g)
Refrigerant Lubricant
- Type: ND-OIL8
Power Steering Fluid
- Type: Honda Power Steering Fluidpreferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF
Powertrain
Engine
- 2.4 L K24A4 I4 (2003–2006)
- 2.4 L K24A8 I4 (2007–2011)
Transmission
- 5-speed manual (2003-2010)
- 4-speed automatic (2003-2006)
- 5-speed automatic (2007-2011)