Acura TL Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Acura TL takes 0W-20 or 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2009-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2008 models use 0W-20 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-2014 | 0W-20 / 5W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 5W-20 |
| 2008 | 0W-20 | 4.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2002-2003 | 5W-20 | 4.6 qt | Shop 5W-20 |
| 2001 | 5W-30 | 5.3 qt | Shop 5W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every TL year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Acura TL take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Acura TL takes 0W-20 or 5W-20 engine oil, about 4.5 qt with a filter change, on 2009-2014 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2008 models use 0W-20 (4.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Acura TL take?
About 4.5 qt with a filter change on 2009-2014 models, and 4.5 qt on 2008 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Acura TL?
Yes. We record 4 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2009-2014: 0W-20/5W-20; 2008: 0W-20; 2002-2003: 5W-20. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 10 of 10 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Acura TL, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2014 Acura TL, 3.5L 6-cyl (J35Z6) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2014 Acura TL, 3.7L 6-cyl (J37A4). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-09-23. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.