Q: How many quarts of oil does a 1996 Accura TL hold

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How many quarts of oil does a 1996 Acura TL hold?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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Your Acura TL holds 4.5 quarts of oil including the filter. If you need additional help with this, please schedule an appointment to have one of our professionals from YourMechanic come to your location to perform an oil change service on your vehicle.

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