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2004 Acura NSX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 NSX.

The 2004 Acura NSX takes 5.3 qt of 10W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.3 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size215-40YR17, REAR: 255-40YR17OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7-JJ, REAR: 9-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	174 in
Overall width	71.3 in
Overall height	46.1 in
Wheelbase	100 in
Curb weight	3153 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.8 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	42/58

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the NSX of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–5.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 1997 T Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	T Coupe 3.2L V6	5.00 sec	13.50 sec	290 hp	RWD
2002	Coupe 3.2L V6	5.00 sec	13.10 sec	290 hp	RWD
2002	Coupe 3.2L V6	5.00 sec	13.40 sec	290 hp	RWD
1997	T Coupe 3.2L V6	4.80 sec	13.40 sec	290 hp	RWD
1997	T Coupe 3.2L V6	4.80 sec	13.30 sec	290 hp	RWD
1997	T Coupe 3.2L V6	5.20 sec	13.60 sec	290 hp	RWD
1996	T Coupe 3.0L V6	5.80 sec	14.30 sec	270 hp	RWD
1995	T Coupe 3.0L V6	5.20 sec	13.80 sec	270 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.3 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	3.1
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.3 qt
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.3 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid	Acura part number 08798-9031-A

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	AT: 54, MT: 76 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	23 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	29 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Honda
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	15 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	2 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.76-1.87 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	5.33 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test	14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	169-176 °F
Pressure Test	14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	169-176 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	47.0-53.0 psi
Engine Compression	135 minimum PSI. 28 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	36 ft-lbs / 80 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.060 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0006 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.004 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.102 in / 0.905 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.102 in / 0.905 in
Rotor Minimum Machining	1.024 in / 0.826 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant at 120,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 120,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 180,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)