2020 Acura ILX - Maintenance & Specs
The 2020 Acura ILX belongs to a Acura ILX lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 2 model years, from 2020 to 2021. Engine options on record include the 2.4L, 2.4L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (am-s8). This 2020 car is the earliest model year on record for the Acura ILX.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Type 2 coolant, DOT 4 brake fluid, Honda ATF DW-1 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 29 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around visibility/wiper (3), electrical system (1), fuel/propulsion system (1). A representative report reads: "I am experiencing an issue with my brakes. When I am at a red light and I brake, I find my brakes start to descend. So it's brake, then the brake moves a bit..." There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...ck, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 24 city / 34 highway MPG, 28 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,050.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 28 MPG |
| Tire size | 225/45R18 |
| Coolant | Type 2 |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 73 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.