Acura
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Oil life reset & oil change capacity
Engines covered
3.7L V6 · 3.5L V6
Model years
RESET STEPS
Honda Trip-Button Reset · covers model years 2007–2015
Honda & Acura, roughly 2003–2015 clusters
- 1
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine.
- 2
Use the SELECT/RESET (trip) button to page until the wrench / maintenance code (e.g. A1) is displayed.
- 3
Press and hold the button for about 10 seconds until the code flashes, then release.
- 4
Press and hold again for a few seconds until it resets. Start the engine to confirm.
Oil needed for an oil change
4.5 qt (4.3 L)
Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.
Type of oil
5W-20
Oil filter part number
Honda 15400-PLM-A02
Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.
Where to buy
- 5W-20Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Honda 15400-PLM-A02Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Oil change kitBuy on AmazonCheck price
These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.
RESET STEPS
Honda Display Audio Menu · covers model years 2016–2026
Honda & Acura, roughly 2016 and newer
- 1
With the vehicle on, open SETTINGS → VEHICLE → MAINTENANCE INFORMATION on the display.
- 2
Scroll to the item you serviced (e.g. OIL, OIL FILTER, TIRE ROTATION), press RESET, and confirm.
- 3
Turn the vehicle off, then back on, and verify the maintenance minder is cleared.
Oil needed for an oil change
5.7 qt (5.4 L)
Capacity with a new filter. Verify the exact amount and oil grade (viscosity) in your owner's manual before filling.
Type of oil
0W-20 full synthetic
Oil filter part number
Honda 15400-PLM-A02
Common factory part numbers — the right filter can vary by engine. Verify before buying.
Where to buy
- 0W-20Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Honda 15400-PLM-A02Buy on AmazonCheck price
- Oil change kitBuy on AmazonCheck price
These open the store's search for that exact part, at the store's listed price. disclosure.
BEFORE YOU START
- Only reset the oil life after a real oil and filter change.
- Warm oil is hot — let the engine cool a few minutes before draining.
- Reset resets the internal interval timer; it doesn't change what's in the sump.