2005 HONDA ACCORD engine oil

Always use Honda Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid DOT 3. If it is not
available, you should use only DOT 3
or DOT 4 f luid, f rom a sealed
container, as a temporary
replacement.
Using any non-Honda brake f luid can
cause corrosion and decrease the lif e
of the system. Have the brake
system f lushed and ref illed with
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 as soon as possible.
Brake f luid marked DOT 5 is not
compatible with your vehicle’s
braking system and can cause
extensive damage.
Check the f luid level in the
reservoirs monthly. There are up to
two reservoirs, depending on the
model. They are:
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid into the f iller hole
slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill. Clean up any spill immediately;
it could damage components in the
engine compartment.
Replace the brake f luid according to
the time recommendation in the
maintenance schedule.Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
225
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If you need to connect the battery to
a charger, disconnect both cables to
prevent damaging your vehicle’s
electrical system. Always disconnect
the negative ( ) cable first, and
reconnect it last.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Clean the interior. Make sure the
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
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Vehicle Storage
Checking the Battery, Vehicle Storage
Maint enance
245
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normaloperation.
A spark or flame can cause the
battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled
mechanic do the batterymaintenance.
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This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible and you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page
). If the charging system indicator
comes on brightly when the engine
is running, the battery is not being
charged.
Immediately turn of f all electrical
accessories. Try not to use other
electrically operated controls such as
the power windows. Keep the engine
running; starting the engine will
discharge the battery rapidly.
Go to a service station or garage
where you can get technical
assistance.
1. 2. 3. 4.
213
164
269
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Emergency T owing Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator, Charging System Indicator
260
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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If your vehicle needs to be towed,
call a prof essional towing service or
organization. Never tow your vehicle
with just a rope or chain. It is very
dangerous.
If , due to damage, your vehicle must
be towed with the f ront wheels on
the ground, do the f ollowing:
Release the parking brake.
Shif t the transmission to Neutral. With the f ront wheels on the ground,
it is best to tow the vehicle no farther
than 50 miles (80 km), and keep the
speedbelow35mph(55km/h).
If your vehicle is equipped with a
f ront spoiler, remove it bef ore
towing so it is not damaged.
Turn of f the engine.
ShifttoD,thentoN.
Start the engine.
Release the parking brake.
The tow
truck uses two pivoting arms that go
under the tires (f ront or rear) and lif t
them of f the ground. The other two
tires remain on the ground. The operator
loads your vehicle on the back of a
truck.
Therearetwowaystotowyour
vehicle.
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Manual Transmission:
Automatic Transmission:
Emergency T owing
Wheel-lif t Equipment
Flat -bed Equipment
T his is
an acceptable way to tow your
vehicle. This is the best way to trans-
port your vehicle.
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
269
Improper towing preparation will
damage the transmission. Follow the
above procedure exactly. If you cannot
shif t the transmission or start the
engine (automatic transmission), your
vehicle must be transported with the
f ront wheels of f the ground. Trying to lif t or tow your vehicle by the
bumpers will cause serious damage.
The bumpers are not designed to
support the vehicle’s weight.
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
274
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.40 US gal (5.3)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
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Specif ications (6-cylinder Models)
276
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.6 in (4,766 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
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BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 260
............................
Jump Starting . 256
..............................
Maintenance . 244
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 159
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
...........................
Beverage Holders . 96 ..................................
Booster Seats . 46
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 185
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 160
....................
Bulb Replacement . 232
...........................................
Fluid . 225
.........................................
Parking . 94
..........................
System Design . 184
.................
System Indicator . 57, 262
........................
Wear Indicators . 184
.............................
Braking System . 184
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 160
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 70
........................
Brights, Headlights . 68
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 232
..............................
Brake Lights . 232
................
Front Parking Lights . 231
.................................
Headlights . 228
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 233
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 231
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 228
....................................
Accessories . 167
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 75
..............
Accessory Power Sockets . 99
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 217
Additional Inf ormation About Your
.........................................
Airbags . 20
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 214
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 72
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 24
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 20
..............
Air Conditioning System . 104
.................................
Usage . 109, 111
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 238, 239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 160
All Children Should Sit in a
.....................................
Back Seat . 32
......................................
Antif reeze . 217
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 58, 185
...................................
Operation . 185
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 149
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 75 ............................................
Armrest . 84
................................
Audio System . 116
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 69
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 18
..........
Automatic Climate Control . 111
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 152
..............
Automatic Transmission . 179
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 274, 276
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 221, 222
.......................................
Shif ting . 179
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 179
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 180
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 182
Index
A
B
INDEX
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..............................
Economy, Fuel . 166
..................................
Emergencies . 247
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 256
...........
Brake System Indicator . 262
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 249 .....
Charging System Indicator . 260
..................
Checking the Fuses . 264
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 70
............................
Jump Starting . 256
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 260
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 261
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 263
..................
Overheated Engine . 258
.......................................
Towing . 269
...........................
Emergency Brake . 94
......................
Emergency Flashers . 70
......................
Emergency Towing . 269
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 80
.......................
Emissions Controls . 281
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 284 Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 217
....................................
Additives . 214
.....
Changing the Oil and Filter . 214
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 254
Malf unction Indicator
......................................
Lamp . 261
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 260
.............................
Oil, Synthetic . 214
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 213 ...............................
Overheating . 258
....................
Specif ications . 275, 277
....................
Speed Limiter . 178, 181
.......................................
Starting . 175
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 178, 181
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 160
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 281
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 49
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 15
.........
Dimming the Headlights . 68, 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..................................
Engine Oil . 164
..........................
Directional Signals . 68
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 216
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 76
......................
Power Door Locks . 76
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 278
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 176
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 173
....................................
Economy . 166
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 113
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 235 ....................................
Fan Control . 106
.........................................
Features . 103
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 235
...............................................
Oil . 214
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 70
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 249
Fluids
.
Automatic Transmission . 221, 222
..........................................
Brake . 225
.........................................
Clutch . 226
Index
E F
INDEX
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