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:
If YouMust Drive with Several Children
Your vehicle has a back seat where
children can be properly restrained.
If you ever have to carry a group of
children, and a child must ride in
front:
Place the largest child in the front
se ...
Differential Thrust Clearance Adjustment
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
1 Remove trie left driveshaft side oil seal from the
transmission housing (see page 13-70).
2. If you removed the 80 mm shim from t ...
Engine Installation
Special Tools Required
- Universal Lifting Eyelet 07AAK-SNAA120
Engine Hanger Adapter VSB02C000015
Engine Support Hanger, A and Reds AAR-T-1256*
Subframe Adapter VSB02C000016
Subframe Alignment P ...