2005 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN recommended oil

This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .198
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Maintenance Schedule . 199
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Servicing Your Vehicle . 200
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .201
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4-cylinder Models .202
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6-cylinder Models .204
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Maintenance Record .206
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Fluid Locations .210
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Adding Engine Oil .212
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Recommended Engine Oil . 212
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Synthetic Oil .213
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Engine Oil Additives . 213
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 214
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Windshield Washers .216
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Engine Coolant .217
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Adding Engine Coolant . 217
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Transmission Fluid .219
Automatic .........................
Transmission .219
Manual .........................
Transmission .222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
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Brake Fluid .223
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Clutch Fluid .224
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Power Steering Fluid . 224....................................
Timing Belt .225
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Hood Latch .225
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Lights .226
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Seat Belts .233
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Floor Mats .233
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 233
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Wiper Blades .234
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Tires .236
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Inf lation .236
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Tire Inspection .238
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Tire Maintenance .238
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Tire Rotation .239
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Replacing Tires .239
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Wheels and Tires .240
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Winter Driving .240
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Snow Tires .240
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Tire Chains .241
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Checking the Battery . 242
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Vehicle Storage .243
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
197

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil f ill cap and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes and recheck the oil level. Do
not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
212
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
6-cylinder models
4-cylinder models

Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability. You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given in the maintenance
schedule.
A dding Engine Oil
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Maint enance
213
API CERTIFICATION SEAL Ambient Temperature

CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position . 179
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New Vehicle Break-in . 160
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Normal Shif t Speeds .177
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 272..............
Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position .178
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Parking Brake .99
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Parking Lights .70
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
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Parking Tips .183
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PGM-FI System .283
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Pollen Filter .233
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .34
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .39
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat .49 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 256
Radio/CD Sound ...............
System . 119,120,126,127
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 230
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Rear Seat, Folding .91
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Rear View Mirror .94
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88,89
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 177
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Transmitter .81
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 214
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Fuses .265
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Light Bulbs .226
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Schedule .202-205
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Tires .239
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Wiper Blades .234
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .21
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 217
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Restraint, Child .34
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 160
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Odometer .64
Odometer/Outside Temperature ........................................
Display .64
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Odometer, Trip .65
Oil ........................
Change, How to .214
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Change, When to . 202-205
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Checking Engine .165
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Pressure Indicator . 58,258
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .213
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
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Outside Mirrors .94
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Outside Temperature .64 ....................
Overheating, Engine .256
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 201
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Oxygenated Fuel .280
Index
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INDEX
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
4.4
US qt ( 4.2
)
4.5 US qt ( 4.3
) 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
29 psi ( 200kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 30
psi ( 210kPa , 2.1kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE
10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity: 2.0 US qt ( 1.9
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3preferred, or a DOT 3or
DOT 4brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 32
psi ( 220kPa , 2.2kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
213
219 220 222
224223 4-cylinder LX
All other
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models