🔧 Accord - Engine Oil & Oil Filter Change

This service drains old engine oil and replaces the oil filter so your engine stays properly lubricated and clean. On your Accord, it’s a straightforward DIY job as long as the car is safely supported and you refill with the correct oil.

Difficulty Level: Beginner | Estimated Time: 45-75 minutes

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Work on level ground and support the car with jack stands before going underneath.
• ⚠️ Engine oil can be very hot—let the engine cool 15-30 minutes if it was just driven.
• ⚠️ Keep oil off belts and the exhaust to avoid smoke and odors.
• ⚠️ No battery disconnect is required for this service.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 2-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 2-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• 17mm socket
• 3/8" drive ratchet
• Torque wrench (10-80 Nm range)
• Oil filter wrench (65mm, 14-flute)
• Oil drain pan (at least 6-quart)
• Funnel
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses
• Shop towels

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 full synthetic) - Qty: 5 quarts
• Engine oil filter - Qty: 1
• Oil drain plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, shift into 1st gear, and set the parking brake.
• Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires.
• Warm oil drains faster: idle 2-3 minutes, then shut off. Warm, not scorching hot.
• Open the hood and remove the oil filler cap (helps oil drain quicker).

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Safely raise and support the front

• Use a floor jack to lift the front of the car at the front center jacking point.
• Set the car down onto jack stands at the pinch weld jack points.
• Give the car a gentle push to confirm it’s stable before you go underneath.

Step 2: Position the drain pan

• Slide the oil drain pan under the oil pan drain bolt.
• Use safety glasses and nitrile gloves (oil can splash as the bolt comes out).

Step 3: Remove the drain plug and drain the oil

• Use a 17mm socket and 3/8" drive ratchet to loosen the drain plug.
• Finish unthreading by hand while pushing inward slightly, then pull it away quickly.
• Let the oil drain until it slows to an occasional drip (typically 5-10 minutes).

Step 4: Replace the crush washer and reinstall the drain plug

• Remove the old washer from the drain plug and install the new oil drain plug crush washer.
• Thread the drain plug in by hand first (prevents cross-threading).
• Tighten with a torque wrench: Torque to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs).

Step 5: Remove the oil filter

• Move the oil drain pan under the oil filter area (some oil will spill).
• Use an oil filter wrench (65mm, 14-flute) to loosen the oil filter, then spin it off by hand.
• Tip: An oil filter wrench is a cap-style tool that grabs the filter so you can turn it.
• Wipe the engine’s filter mounting surface with shop towels.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket came off with the old filter (no “double gasket”).

Step 6: Install the new oil filter

• Rub a thin film of fresh oil on the new filter’s rubber gasket (use a finger and a drop of new oil).
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the base.
• Tighten by hand an additional 3/4 turn, or use a torque wrench with the filter wrench: Torque to 12 Nm (9 ft-lbs).

Step 7: Refill with new oil

• Place a funnel in the oil fill hole on top of the engine.
• Pour in 4.4 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic.
• Reinstall the oil filler cap.

Step 8: Start, check for leaks, and verify the level

• Start the engine and let it idle 30-60 seconds.
• Look underneath for leaks at the drain plug and oil filter.
• Shut the engine off and wait 3-5 minutes.
• Check the dipstick, wipe, reinsert, and recheck. Add oil as needed to reach the full mark.

Step 9: Reset the oil life (Maintenance Minder)

• Path A (i-MID display): Use the steering wheel buttons to go to Home > Settings > Vehicle Settings > Maintenance Info > Reset.
• Path B (oil life screen method): Display oil life on the dash, then press-and-hold the SEL/RESET button until it blinks, release, then press-and-hold again to confirm reset.

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✅ After Repair

• Recheck for drips after your first short drive.
• Confirm the dipstick level is still at the full mark after the engine cools a bit.
• Dispose of used oil and the old filter at an oil recycling drop-off (many parts stores accept it).

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$160 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: $30-$60 (parts only)

You Save: $60-$100 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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