Honda Accord Oil Type and Capacity

Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.

The oil on a Honda Accord is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

How many quarts of oil does a Honda Accord take?

It depends on the engine. The 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15BE, CVT) takes 3.7 quarts; The 2.0L Hybrid (LFC i-MMD 4th-gen two-motor, 204 hp combined) takes 4.2 quarts, all figures include a new filter.

What kind of oil does a Honda Accord take?

0W-20 meeting API SP / ILSAC GF-6, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.

Can you use a different viscosity in a Honda Accord?

The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.

How often does a Honda Accord need an oil change?

Follow the Maintenance Minder oil-life display (typically 7,500–10,000 mi); don't exceed 12 months. Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.

What oil filter does a Honda Accord take?

The OEM filter is Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A. Torque the drain plug to 29 lb-ft. An overtightened plug strips an aluminium pan.