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:
VSA® (Vehicle Stability Assist), aka ESC(Electronic Stability Control), System
VSA® helps to stabilize the vehicle during cornering if the vehicle turns
more or less
than what was intended. It also assists in maintaining traction on slippery
surfaces.
It does so by reg ...
General Troubleshooting Information
How to Use the Self-diagnostic Function
The HVAC control unit has a self-diagnostic function for the heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning system. To run the
self-diagnostic function, do the ...
Driver's Seat Position Sensor Replacement
Removal (Power seat)
NOTE: Do not t u r n t h e i g n i t i o n s w i t c h t o ON (II), a n d do
not connect t h e battery cable w h i l e r e m o v i n g t he
d r i v e r ' s seat p o s i t i o n ...