Honda Prelude Oil & Tire Specs by Year
Factory oil type, capacity, change interval and tire size for every model year we hold.
The Honda Prelude takes SAE 0W-20, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-40 depending on the model year and runs 4 different factory tire sizes.
Specifications change between model years and sometimes within one, so the table below is broken out by year rather than averaged into a single answer. Pick your year for the full detail, including tire pressure, fuel economy and recall history.
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Honda Prelude oil and tire specs by model year
Figures shown as an em dash are not published for that year rather than zero. Values derived from the engine rather than a published specification are marked Estimated on the individual year page, where the source of each figure is stated.
| Year | Oil type | Capacity | Interval | Tire size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SAE 0W-20 | 4.2 qt | 10000 mi | 235/40R19 |
| 2001 | SAE 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | 5000 mi | 205/50R16 |
| 2000 | SAE 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | 5000 mi | 205/50R16 |
| 1999 | SAE 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | 5000 mi | 205/50R16 |
| 1998 | SAE 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | 5000 mi | 205/50R16 |
| 1997 | SAE 5W-30 | 5.1 qt | 5000 mi | 205/50R16 |
| 1996 | SAE 5W-30 | 4.0 qt | 5000 mi | 185/70R14 |
| 1995 | SAE 5W-30 | 4.0 qt | 5000 mi | 185/70R14 |
| 1994 | SAE 5W-30 | 4.0 qt | 5000 mi | 185/70R14 |
| 1993 | SAE 5W-30 | 4.0 qt | 5000 mi | 185/70R14 |
| 1992 | SAE 5W-30 | 4.0 qt | 5000 mi | 185/70R14 |
| 1991 | SAE 10W-40 | 4.1 qt | 5000 mi | 195/60R14 |
| 1990 | SAE 10W-40 | 4.1 qt | 5000 mi | 195/60R14 |
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