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 ...
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Idler Gear Shaft Removal and
Installation
1. Remove the snap ring (A), the cotter retainer (B), and
the 17 mm cotters (C). Do not distort the snap ring.
2. Remove the idler gear shaft/idler gear assembly (D)
from the transmission housing ...
Lubricants a n d Fluids
For the details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be
applied, refer to the illustrated index and the
various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement Overhaul ...
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the
inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
• Setting the Childproof Door Locks
Slide the lever in the rear d ...