🔧 Engine Oil & Oil Filter - Oil Change

This service replaces the old engine oil and the filter element so fresh oil can protect the engine properly. On your Accord, the filter is a cartridge-style element inside a housing, so you’ll service the housing instead of spinning on a metal canister.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a level surface and set the parking brake before starting.
• Engine oil and exhaust parts can be hot; let the engine cool first.
• Use jack stands if you raise the vehicle. Never rely on a jack alone.
• Do not overfill the engine with oil.
• Battery disconnect is not required for this service.
• Tip: Warm oil drains faster, but it should not be hot.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 17mm socket
• 3/8-inch ratchet
• 65mm 14-flute oil filter socket
• Torque wrench
• Oil drain pan
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Funnel
• Clean shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic) - Qty: 4.5 quarts
• Oil filter element - Qty: 1
• Oil filter housing O-ring set - Qty: 1
• Drain plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and chock the rear wheels.
• Let the engine sit long enough to avoid hot-oil burns.
• Gather all parts before draining the oil.
• Tip: Keep the new oil cap loose nearby.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise and secure the front of the vehicle

• Use a floor jack to lift the front of the vehicle at the proper lift point.
• Place the vehicle on jack stands and make sure it is stable before crawling underneath.
• Leave the parking brake set and keep the rear wheels chocked.

Step 2: Remove the oil fill cap and loosen the drain plug

• Open the hood and remove the oil fill cap by hand.
• Place the oil drain pan under the oil pan.
• Use a 17mm socket and ratchet to loosen the drain plug.
• Remove the plug carefully and let the oil drain fully.

Step 3: Remove the oil filter housing

• Move the drain pan under the filter housing.
• Use the 65mm 14-flute oil filter socket to loosen and remove the housing cap.
• Pull the old filter element off the cap and remove the old O-rings.
• Tip: Oil will spill from the housing, so keep the pan centered.

Step 4: Install the new filter element and O-rings

• Install the new filter element onto the cap.
• Lubricate the new O-rings with clean engine oil and install them in the correct grooves.
• Thread the housing back in by hand first to avoid cross-threading.
• Use a torque wrench with the 65mm 14-flute oil filter socket to torque the housing to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Reinstall the drain plug

• Install a new drain plug crush washer on the drain plug.
• Thread the plug in by hand first.
• Use a 17mm socket and torque wrench to tighten the drain plug to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs).

Step 6: Refill with fresh engine oil

• Lower the vehicle back to level ground.
• Use a funnel and pour in about 4.5 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic oil.
• Install the oil fill cap.
• Wait a minute, then check the dipstick and top off slowly if needed.

Step 7: Start and check for leaks

• Start the engine and let it idle for 30-60 seconds.
• Check under the vehicle and around the filter housing for leaks.
• Shut the engine off and recheck the oil level after a few minutes.

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✅ After Repair

• Make sure the oil level sits between the dipstick marks.
• Verify the drain plug and filter housing are dry.
• Reset the oil life reminder through the vehicle’s maintenance menu if needed.
• Take a short drive, then recheck for leaks one more time.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $80-$140 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $35-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $45-$80 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.7-1.0 hours.

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