What does it mean when your car says 5 oil life?

What does it mean when your car says 5 oil life?

What is 5 oil life remaining? Yes, 5% engine oil life just means the oil will be due for a change soon. You could drive past the engine oil life by 1000 miles without a serious problem as long as the oil level is at a safe range.

When does the oil light come on on a Honda Accord?

For intervals between 8,000 and 10,000 miles (6,000 to 7,500 miles for six-cylinders), the light will come on for two seconds and then will flash for an additional 10 seconds. After 10,000 miles (7,500 miles for the six-cylinder), the light will stay lit. The “Maintenance Required” indicator does not actually monitor oil changes.

What are the specs of a 2003 Honda Accord?

* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See Owner’s Manual for details. ** Select AT models are SULEV-certified in California only (500 per month). MT models are LEV-II LEV for other CARB states – Fuel (gal.) **Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

What kind of gas does a Honda Accord get?

** Select AT models are SULEV-certified in California only (500 per month). MT models are LEV-II LEV for other CARB states – Fuel (gal.) **Based on 2003 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

Where is the maintenance required indicator on a Honda Accord?

The 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a “Maintenance Required” indicator located in the top-right corner of the instrument cluster. Its function is to alert you when it’s time to change the Accord’s engine oil.

What kind of oil does a 2003 Honda Accord take?

The 2003 Honda Accord has specific engine oil requirements, with selected oil weights and capacities for either application. The 2003 Honda Accord equipped with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine requires 4.5 quarts of motor oil. Synthetic 5W-20 motor oil is sufficient for all temperatures.

For intervals between 8,000 and 10,000 miles (6,000 to 7,500 miles for six-cylinders), the light will come on for two seconds and then will flash for an additional 10 seconds. After 10,000 miles (7,500 miles for the six-cylinder), the light will stay lit. The “Maintenance Required” indicator does not actually monitor oil changes.

How many miles does a 2003 Honda Accord have?

Mileage: 158,319 miles Body Type: Sedan Color: Silver Engine: 4 Cyl 2.4 L No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 05/15/03 and owned in TX until 06/02/21. Driven an estimated 2,086 miles/year.

Where was the 2003 Honda Accord last serviced?

Purchased on 10/29/03 and owned in OH until 04/24/21. Driven an estimated 5,862 miles/year. Last serviced at 102,549 miles in Euclid, OH on 04/17/21 • Vehicle serviced • Oil and filter changed. No accident or damage reported to CARFAX. Purchased on 06/26/03 and owned in CA until 06/06/21. Driven an estimated 6,815 miles/year.

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