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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Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Power Door Locks/Kef less
1. Check for B-CAN DTCs. If any B-CAN DTCs are Indicated, refer to the B-CAN
System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see page
22-134) and resolve them first.
2. If the door lock ...
Brightness Control
When the parking lights are turned on and the
ignition switch is in ON (w*1, you can use the
brightness control knob to adjust instrument
panel brightness.
Brighten: Turn the knob to the righ ...
Starter Overhaul
Disassembly/Reassembly
Armature Inspection and Test
1. Remove the starter (see page 4-11).
2. Disassemble the starter as shown in the Exploded
View.
3. Inspect the armature for wear or dama ...