Honda Accord: Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Special Tools Required
Oil Filter Wrench 07 AAA-PLC A100
1. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-11).
2. Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench.
3. Inspect the filter to make sure the rubber seal is not stuck to the oil filter seating surface of the engine.
4. Inspect the threads (A) and the rubber seal (B) on the new filter. Clean the seat on the oil filter base, then apply a light coat of new engine oil to the filter rubber seal. Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
5. Install the oil filter by hand.
6. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the oil filter wrench.
Tighten: 3/4 Turn Clockwise
Tightening Torque: 12 N-m (1.2 kgf-m, 8.7 Ibf-ft)
7. If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or
to
)
are
printed around the outside of the filter, use the
following procedure to tighten the filter.
- Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the oil filter base, and note which number or mark is at the bottom.
- Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three numbers or marks from the one you noted. For example, if number 2 is at the bottom when the seal is seated, tighten the filter until the number 1 comes around the bottom.
8. Refill with new engine oil (see step 4 on page 8-11) then, run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leaks.
Engine Oil Replacement
1. Warm up the engine.
2 Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
4. Refill the engine with the recommended oil (see page
3-2). ...
Oil Filter Base Replacement
1. Remove the oil filter (see page 8-12).
2. Remove the exhaust pipe bracket (A), then remove
the oil filter base (B).
3. Clean the O-ring grooves and the mating surface with
the oil filter ba ...
See also:
Slave Cylinder Replacement
NOTE:
- Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted
surfaces.
- Do not spilt brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint or plastic. If brake fluid does contact the paint
or plastic, wa ...
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating
Overheating symptoms are as follows:
• The temperature gauge needle is at the
mark or the engine suddenly loses
power.
• Steam or spray comes out of the engine co ...
Hood insulator Replacement
For Some Models
NOTE; Take care not to scratch the hood.
1. Detach the clips with a clip remover. Remove the
hood insulator (A) by pulling it away from the hooks
(B).
2. Install the ins ...