Honda Accord: Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container’s label.
0W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Adding Engine Oil
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage ...
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 ...
See also:
Tire Pressure Sensor Location
Special Tools Required
TPMS Trigger Tool ATEQ VT55*
*Available through the Honda Tool and
Equipment
Program 888-424-6857
NOTE:
- The TPMS tool is necessary to do this procedure.
- Let the ve ...
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)*
Alerts you when it detects the possibility of your vehicle colliding with the
vehicle in
front of yours.
If the system determines a collision is possible, it gives both visual and
audible alert ...
Dual Temperature Control
Your vehicle has two temperature
control switches, one for the driver,
and one for the front passenger.
The temperatures of the driver’s side
and the front passenger’s side are
controlled ...