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1987 Acura Integra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1987 Integra.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1987 Acura Integra, fitted with a 4-speed automatic transmission and requiring 3.2 quarts of 20W-40, 20W-50, or 10W-40 API SG oil, delivered EPA fuel economy of 22 city, 28 highway, and 24 combined mpg. With only 13 total owner complaints and 3 recalls—the top complaint area being Structure—this model year sits early in the Integra’s reliability history, which from 1990 to 2026 saw a peak of 206 complaints in 2023 and a low of 1 in 2026, making the 1987 a relatively low-complaint entry.

Model year202620242023200120001999199819971987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 API SGOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy22/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire size2 DOOR and 4 DOOR: P195-55VR15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim2 DOOR: 6-JJ, 4 DOOR and 2 DOOR OPTIONAL: 5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length171.3 in
Overall width65.7 in
Overall height50.8 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight2326 lb
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Integra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.8–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.80 sec — 1987 LS Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1987LS Coupe 1.6L I-48.80 sec16.50 sec113 hpFWD
1987RS Coupe 1.6L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec113 hpFWD
1986LS Coupe 1.6L I-48.80 sec16.50 sec113 hpFWD
1986LS Coupe 1.6L I-48.86 sec16.83 sec113 hpFWD
1986LS Coupe 1.6L I-49.80 sec17.50 sec113 hpFWD
1990GS Sedan 1.8L I-48.60 sec16.30 sec130 hpFWD
1992GS-R Coupe 1.7L I-46.80 sec15.40 sec160 hpFWD
1992GS-R Coupe 1.7L I-47.90 sec16.20 sec160 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.2 qt of 20W-40 / 20W-50 / 10W-40 API SG engine oil, 80W-90 · API in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.5
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · API
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 20W-50 · 10W-40 · 10W-30 · 5W-30 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity3.2 qt
Power Steering FluidHONDA TYPE V OR EQUIVALENT

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR12
Refrigerant Capacity1.85-2.10 lbs
Oil TypeDenso 6
Oil Capacity2.00-3.40 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 miParking Brake System (inspect) · Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System Hoses (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · EGR System (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The provided federal record contains no year-by-year entry for the 1987 Acura Integra itself, nor for any adjacent model years; the earliest comparable data begins in 1990, making direct generational trend analysis for the target year impossible within this dataset. What is available for 1987 shows a limited federal complaint footprint: single-digit counts across four categories—Structure (3), Engine & Engine Cooling (2), Air Bags (1), and Steering (1)—with zero reported crash-related and zero fire-related complaints. Because the year-by-year arc in the record spans 1990–2001 and 20232026, the 1987 model predates the earliest tracking entirely and cannot be plotted against the rising complaint volumes seen in the mid-1990s or the later resurgence in 2023. Without contiguous year-by-year context, it is unclear whether these low category counts reflect genuinely robust reliability or simply older under-reporting. Given the absolute absence of crash and fire complaints and the small category counts, the 1987 model appears benign on paper, but the lack of surrounding federal record data makes it an uncertain candidate compared to later years with transparent, documented trajectories.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
3
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Air Bags1
Steering1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Parking Brake1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

95V103001Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 24/05/1995

THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH…

88V180000Visibility:Windshield Wiper/WasherReported 18/11/1988

UNDER HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTACT UNIT COULD LOOSEN AND BECOME DISLODGED. Remedy: INSTALL A CONTACT UNIT HOLDER THAT WOULD PREVENT LOOSENING.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 3 of 3 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
RFI20210312_BB642021-03-12EquipmentThis SKU is a bushing kit. The customer communication requested return of unsold…
SB-07082010-11-01TiresACURA: THERE ARE GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDING: TIRE…
920091995-02-01Power TrainCLICKING NOISE WHILE CLICKING. *TW

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1987 Integra take?

3.2 qt of ABOVE 14 degrees F 20W-40 API SG, 20W-50 API SG. ABOVE -4 degrees F 10W-40 API SG. -4 degrees F TO 90 degrees F 10W-30 API SG. BELOW 32 degrees F 5W-30 API SG. BELOW 14 degrees F 5W-20 API SG., per the factory manual.

Does the 1987 Integra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Integra get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.