2006 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN oil viscosity

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.’’Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
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 vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
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 shown on the information
display. Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
205
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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The fluid level should be up to the
edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. Reinstall the filler bolt, and
tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
te mporary replaceme nt. 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 maintenance minder (see page ).
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer. Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground.
Remove the check bolt and look for
transmission f luid coming out of the
bolt hole. If a small amount of f luid
drips out of the bolt hole, reinstall
the check bolt.
If no f luid comes out, remove the
f iller bolt. Slowly add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the check bolt
hole. Let the f luid run out until it
stops, then reinstall the check bolt
and the f iller bolt.
193
EX-V6
T ransmission Fluid
6-speed Manual Transmission
214
CHECK BOLT
WASHER
DRAIN BOLT WASHERFILLER BOLT
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Pour the fluid into the filler hole
slowly and carefully so you do not
spill. Clean up any spill immediatel y;
it could damage components in the
engine compartment.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certification seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
te mporary replaceme nt. 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 refilled with new fluid according
to the maintenance minder (see page
).
If you are not sure how to check and
add fluid, contact your dealer. Check
the fluid level in the
reservoirs monthly. There are up to
two reservoirs, depending on the
model. They are:
Replace the brake fluid according to
the maintenance minder (see page ). 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.
Brake f luid reservoir (all models)
Clutch f luid reservoir
(manual transmission only)
193 193
CONT INUED
Transmission Fluid, Brake and Clutch Fluid
Brake and Clutch Fluid
Maint enance
215
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CONT INUED
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Neutral Gear Position .174
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New Vehicle Break-in .154
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Normal Shif t Speeds .171
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .264 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .174
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Parking Brake .95
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Parking Lights .69
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 276
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Parking Tips .178
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PGM-FI System . 273
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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 .38
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Protecting Larger Children . 48
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Using Booster Seat .49
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 154
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Odometer .64
Odometer/Outside Temperature ........................................
Display .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .206
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Change, When to .193
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Checking Engine .159
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Pressure Indicator . 58, 250
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .205
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 76
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Outside Mirrors .90
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Outside Temperature .64
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Overheating, Engine .248
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 198...................
Radiator Overheating . 248
Radio/CD Sound ...............
System . 118, 119, 122, 123
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 222, 223 ..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .88
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Rear View Mirror .90
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Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 171
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Reminder Lights .58
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Remote Transmitter .78
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 206
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Fuses .257
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Light Bulbs .218
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Timing Belt .217
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Tires .231
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Wiper Blades .225
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .22
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Reserve Tank, Coolant . 209
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Restraint, Child .34
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Reverse Gear Position . 172, 174
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Rotation, Tire .230
Index
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INDEX
V
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CONT INUED
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Synthetic Oil .205
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Tachometer .64
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .237
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .269
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Emissions Control Systems . 272
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter . 273
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Three Way Cataly tic Converter . 273
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Time, Setting the .143
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Timing Belt .217
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Tire Chains .232
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 239
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Tire Labeling .271
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Tires .227
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Air Pressure .228
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Checking Wear .229
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Compact Spare .238
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Inf lation .227
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Inspection .228 ...................................
Replacing .231
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Rotating .230
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Snow .232
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Specif ications .268
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Tools, Tire Changing . 239
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .184
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Emergency Wrecker . 255
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 211, 212
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .214
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Fluid Selection . 211, 213, 214
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Identification Number . 265
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Shif ting the Automatic . 173
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Shif ting the Manual . 170
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Treadwear .269
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk . 82
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Emergency Opener .83
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Opening the .82
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Open Monitor Light . 60
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Turn Signals .69 Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .237
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 269
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Unleaded Gasoline .154
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 207
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Vanity Mirror .96
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 165
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Vehicle Dimensions .266
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 264
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ....................................
System .182
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VSA Activation Indicator . 60, 182
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VSA Of f Switch .183
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VSA System Indicator . 60, 182
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Vehicle Storage .235
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VIN .264
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Viscosity, Oil .205
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Voice Control System . 104, 116
Index
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INDEX
VII
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