🔧 Engine Oil & Oil Filter - Oil Change

Changing the oil and filter keeps the V6 clean and protected from wear. On your Accord, this is a straightforward service, but you need to drain the oil fully, replace the filter, and refill with the correct viscosity and capacity.

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

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• Work on a level surface and let the engine cool before draining oil.
• Use jack stands if you lift the car; never rely on a jack alone.
• Engine oil and exhaust parts can be hot. Wear gloves and safety glasses.
• Keep the oil drain pan stable to avoid spills.
• Do not overtighten the oil filter or drain plug.

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• 17mm socket
• Ratchet
• Torque wrench
• Oil filter wrench
• Drain pan
• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands
• Wheel chocks
• Funnel
• Shop towels
• Gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Engine oil (0W-20 synthetic) - Qty: 5.7 quarts
• Oil filter - Qty: 1
• Drain plug crush washer - Qty: 1

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground and set the parking brake.
• Shut the engine off and wait a few minutes for oil to settle.
• Open the hood and remove the oil filler cap to help the oil drain faster.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Raise the front of the car

• Use a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift the front of the car.
• Support it with jack stands placed at the proper lift points.
• Chock the rear wheels with wheel chocks.

Step 2: Remove the undertray access panel

• Use the 17mm socket and ratchet to loosen the engine oil drain plug area if needed through the access opening.
• If the splash shield blocks access, remove the fasteners as equipped so you can reach the drain plug and filter.

Step 3: Drain the engine oil

• Place the drain pan under the oil pan.
• Use the 17mm socket and ratchet to remove the drain plug carefully.
• Let the oil drain completely.
• Install a new drain plug crush washer on the plug.
• Reinstall the drain plug and Torque to 39 Nm (29 ft-lbs).

Step 4: Remove the old oil filter

• Move the drain pan under the oil filter area.
• Use the oil filter wrench to loosen and remove the filter.
• Make sure the old rubber gasket comes off with the filter.
• Double-check for the old gasket.

Step 5: Install the new oil filter

• Lightly oil the new filter gasket with clean engine oil.
• Spin the new filter on by hand until the gasket touches the base.
• Then tighten it by hand about 3/4 turn more.
• Do not use the wrench to tighten the new filter.

Step 6: Refill with engine oil

• Lower the car to level ground if needed.
• Use a funnel and pour in 5.7 quarts of 0W-20 synthetic engine oil.
• Install the oil filler cap.

Step 7: Check the oil level

• Start the engine and let it run for 30-60 seconds.
• Shut it off and wait 5 minutes.
• Use the dipstick to check the level and top off if needed.
• Inspect the drain plug and filter for leaks.

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✅ After Repair

• Verify the oil level again after a short drive.
• Check for any seepage around the drain plug and filter.
• Reset the maintenance minder if your oil life display does not reset automatically.
• Dispose of used oil and filter at a recycling center.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: $90-$150 (parts + labor)

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

You Save: $55-$90 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run $100-$150/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 0.8-1.0 hours.

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