Honda Accord: Engine Oil Additives
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Adding Engine Oil / Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability.
Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t ...
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not r ...
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Cylinder Head Cover Installation
1. Thoroughly clean the head cover gasket and the
groove.
2. Install the head cover gasket (A) in the groove of the
cylinder head cover (B).
3. Check that the mating surfaces are clean and dry ...
Park Pin Switch Test
Produced in USA models
1. Remove the center console (see page 20-158).
2. Disconnect the A/T gear position indicator panel
light/park pin switch 6P connector (A) from the park
pin switch (B).
...