What is the differential fluid of the 2026 Acura MDX?

3.5 L engine models: Acura DPSF-II (rear differential); 3.5 L engine models: 1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L) (rear differential); 3.0 L engine models: Acura DPSF-II (rear differential); 3.0 L engine models: 1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L) (rear differential); 3.5 L engine models: Acura HGO-1 (transfer case); 3.5 L engine models: 0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L) (transfer case); 3.0 L engine models: Acura HGO-1 (transfer case); 3.0 L engine models: 0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L) (transfer case). Source: 2026 Acura MDX Owner's Manual.

2026 Acura MDX Differential Fluid

2026 Acura MDX differential fluid for each version, from the owner's manual with page references. Values differ by version; see each version.

2022 Acura MDX, representative photo — Shown: a 2022 Acura MDX (same generation). Photo: Bull-Doser, public domain

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3.5 L engine models Acura DPSF-II rear differential·1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L) rear differential·Acura HGO-1 transfer case·0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L) transfer case
3.0 L engine models Acura DPSF-II rear differential·1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L) rear differential·Acura HGO-1 transfer case·0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L) transfer case

2026 Acura MDX Owner's Manual, PDF pages 750 and 752

Acura DPSF-IIOpen the manual at this page ↗Added Oct 16, 2026 · Updated Oct 19, 2026

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Differential fluid (rear differential) · 3.5 L engine models · PDF page 750
Acura DPSF-II

Differential fluid (rear differential) · 3.5 L engine models · PDF page 750
1.76 US qt (1.67 L)

Differential fluid (transfer case) · 3.5 L engine models · PDF page 750
Acura HGO-1

Differential fluid (transfer case) · 3.5 L engine models · PDF page 750
0.58 US qt (0.55 L)

Differential fluid (rear differential) · 3.0 L engine models · PDF page 752
Acura DPSF-II

Differential fluid (rear differential) · 3.0 L engine models · PDF page 752
1.76 US qt (1.67 L)

Differential fluid (transfer case) · 3.0 L engine models · PDF page 752
Acura HGO-1

Differential fluid (transfer case) · 3.0 L engine models · PDF page 752
0.58 US qt (0.55 L)

All versions

8 values

Applies to	Value	Manual says	Page
3.5 L engine models	Acura DPSF-IIrear differential	“Acura DPSF-II”	PDF page 750 ↗
3.5 L engine models	1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L)rear differential	“1.76 US qt (1.67 L)”	PDF page 750 ↗
3.5 L engine models	Acura HGO-1transfer case	“Acura HGO-1”	PDF page 750 ↗
3.5 L engine models	0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L)transfer case	“0.58 US qt (0.55 L)”	PDF page 750 ↗
3.0 L engine models	Acura DPSF-IIrear differential	“Acura DPSF-II”	PDF page 752 ↗
3.0 L engine models	1.76 US qt (1.67 L) US qt (L)rear differential	“1.76 US qt (1.67 L)”	PDF page 752 ↗
3.0 L engine models	Acura HGO-1transfer case	“Acura HGO-1”	PDF page 752 ↗
3.0 L engine models	0.58 US qt (0.55 L) US qt (L)transfer case	“0.58 US qt (0.55 L)”	PDF page 752 ↗

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Shown: a 2022 Acura MDX (same generation). Photo: Bull-Doser, public domain

Original sourcePDF pages 750 and 752

2026 Acura MDX Owner's Manual