Honda Accord: Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Use a Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.
• Synthetic oil
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade.
Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
3. ...
Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you
check
the oil ...
See also:
Reverse Idler Gear Removal and
Installation
Removal
1. Remove the bolt (A) securing the reverse idler gear
shaft holder (B).
2. Install a 5 x 0.8 mm bolt (C) in the reverse idler gear
shaft (D), and pull it to remove the reverse idler gea ...
Sunlight Sensor Test
N O T E ; Before testing t h e sensor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-101).
1. Remove the sunlight sensor (see page 21 -186).
With automatic lighting sensor
Without automatic lighting sensor ...