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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Climate Control Unit
Removal / Installation
With Navigation
1. Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see
page 20-170).
2. Disconnect the connectors (A). Loosen the bolt (B)
and remove the bolts (C) from the climate control unit (D) ...
Wipers and Washers
The windshield wipers and washers can be
used when the ignition switch is in ON
.
• MIST
The wipers run at high speed until you release
the lever.
• Wiper switch (OFF, INT, LO, HI)
Chan ...
Valve Body Repair
NOTE: This repair is only necessary if one or more of the
valves in a valve body do not slide smoothly in their
bores. Use this procedure to free the valves.
1. Soak a sheet of #600 abrasive pape ...