Acura MDX
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2001 Acura MDX J35A1 (YD1)
YD1 / J35A1 / 3.5-liter SOHC V6 with VTEC, aluminum block and heads
2003 Acura MDX J35A4 (YD1)
YD1 / J35A4 / 3.5L SOHC V6 with VTEC, aluminum block and heads, used in 2003 Acura MDX primarily for North America; other markets may have slight tuning variants
2006 Acura MDX J35A8 (YD1)
YD1 / J35A8 / 3.5L SOHC V6 with VTEC
2007 Acura MDX J35A8/J35A9 (YD1)
YD1 / J35A8, J35A9 / 3.7L SOHC V6 with VTEC, aluminum block and cylinder heads, multi-point fuel injection
2012 Acura MDX J37A1/J35Z5 (YD1)
YD1 / J37A1, J35Z5 / 3.7 L V6 VTEC SOHC (J37A1) in North America; 3.5 L V6 VTEC SOHC (J35Z5) in some other markets
2021 Acura MDX K26Z6/J35Y6 (YD4/5)
YD4/5 / K26Z6, J35Y6 / The 2021 Acura MDX is offered primarily with a 3.5L V6 (J35Y6) producing around 290 hp and 267 lb-ft torque with direct injection, VTEC, and a cylinder deactivation system, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In select markets, a 3.0L turbo V6 (K26Z6) is available in the Type S version, producing higher output, but this turbo variant was introduced late 2021 / 2022 model year and is market-specific.
Códigos de motor por año
| Año | Versión | Códigos de motor | Cilindrada | Sistema de combustible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | technical-profile | J35A1 | 3471 cc | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | J35A4 | 3.5 liters | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | J35A8 | 3461 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | J35A8, J35A9 | 3661 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | J37A1, J35Z5 | 3.7 L (3668 cc) / 3.5 L (3471 cc) depending on market | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | K26Z6, J35Y6 | 3.5 L (3491 cc) V6 | Direct injection with VTEC |
Capacidad de aceite por motor
| Año | Códigos de motor | Tipo de aceite | Capacidad de aceite | Fluido |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | J35A1 | 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil meeting API Service SL or higher | approximately 4.2 US quarts (including filter); service fill includes filter change | Honda ATF-Z1 or equivalent |
| 2003 | J35A4 | SAE 5W-20 API SM or newer, Acura Genuine Motor Oil recommended | 4.2 quarts (service fill, includes oil filter replacement) | Acura ATF-Z1 or DW-1 equivalent |
| 2006 | J35A8 | SAE 5W-20 API SJ or higher | 4.5 liters (service-fill with oil filter change) | Honda ATF-Z1 or DW-1 |
| 2007 | J35A8, J35A9 | SAE 5W-20, API SM or higher | Approximately 4.3 liters (4.5 US quarts), includes filter. Service-fill capacity with filter replacement. | Honda ATF-Z1 or equivalent |
| 2012 | J37A1, J35Z5 | SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 full synthetic | 5.1 quarts (4.8 liters) service fill with oil filter change | Honda ATF-Z1 (or Acura equivalent) |
| 2021 | K26Z6, J35Y6 | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic motor oil meeting Acura/ Honda HTO-06 standard | 5.4 US quarts (5.1 liters) service-fill with oil filter change | Honda DW-1 automatic transmission fluid |
Especificaciones técnicas
- Motores: J35A1, J35A4, J35A8, J35A9, J37A1, J35Z5, K26Z6, J35Y6
- Transmisiones: None (automatic only), 4-speed automatic (Model 4T65-E), Honda ATF-Z1 or equivalent, Not available, 4-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission (4AT), Acura ATF-Z1 or DW-1 equivalent, Not available in 2006 MDX, 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift
- Medidas de neumáticos: 245/60R17, P235/65R17 100H, 235/65R17 (standard), 235/60R18 (optional), 255/55R18 (standard), 255/50R20 (optional upgrade), 245/60R18, 245/50R20 (optional), 20-inch tires optional on upper trims and Type S
- Patrón de pernos: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Torque de rueda: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Batería: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluidos y datos de servicio
- Aceite de motor: 5W-20 or 5W-30 engine oil meeting API Service SL or higher / SAE 5W-20 API SM or newer, Acura Genuine Motor Oil recommended / SAE 5W-20 API SJ or higher / SAE 5W-20, API SM or higher
- Fluido de transmisión: Honda ATF-Z1 or equivalent / Acura ATF-Z1 or DW-1 equivalent / Honda ATF-Z1 or DW-1 / Honda ATF-Z1 (or Acura equivalent)
- Refrigerante: 10.2 liters (2.7 US gallons) / Approximately 8.3 liters (1.75 gallons), market dependent / 8.1 liters / Approximately 9.1 liters (2.4 US gallons)
- Líquido de frenos: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Problemas conocidos
- Early excessive brake wear
- Window regulator failures
- Dashboard cracking in hot climates
- Timing belt replacement required every 105,000 miles to prevent engine damage
- Possible rear seat belt locking mechanism wear
- SH-AWD system requires proper maintenance of rear differential fluid
- Timing belt replacement required every 105,000 miles
- Catalytic converter failure in high-mileage vehicles
- Transmission hesitation in early models
- Rear differential noise in AWD versions
- Timing belt wear and replacement recommended at 105,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change recommended to avoid shift issues