Honda Accord: Synthetic Oil
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Adding Engine Oil / 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 the oil and filter change intervals shown on the information display.
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 e ...
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability. ...
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General Troubleshooting
Information
Lever-Locked Connector
Disconnecting
To disconnect the connector, pull the lever (A) while
pushing the lock tab (B) down, then pull the connector
(C).
Connecting
To connect the connector, push ...
If the EngineWon’t Start
Diagnosing why the engine won’t
start falls into two areas, depending
on what you hear when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position:
You hear nothing, or almost
nothing. ...