What kind of oil is used in a 2005 Honda Accord?
5w-20
Honda recommends using 4 quarts of their synthetic blend 5w-20 Motor oil.
How do you change the oil in a Honda Accord?
Put the drain bolt back into the oil tank and tighten with 29 ft-lb of torque. Locate the oil filter housed with in the suspension members of the right wheel. Use the oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter, then unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. The filter will have some oil left in it.
How to solve oil burning in my accord 4 cylinder?
Before each oil change, I tried: I would remove the 4 spark plugs and pour several ounces of each fluid down into the combustion chamber.
When did I buy my Honda Accord 4 cylinder?
Greetings Accordians! This is a simple write-up on how I solved the oil burning problem in my 2005 Accord with the 4 cylinder engine…. Car was made in February 2005. I bought this one-owner car in 2007 coming off of a lease, with appx. 37,000 miles, and all maintenance records (it was serviced at Honda dealer).
Why does my Honda Accord smell like oil?
I drained the oil about 20 minutes after I reinstalled spark plugs and drove around the block, and the oil REEKED of it. For a good 2,000 miles after that- every time I pulled the dipstick I could faintly smell that AC Delco. That’s why I changed THAT fresh oil after 4,000 miles.
Put the drain bolt back into the oil tank and tighten with 29 ft-lb of torque. Locate the oil filter housed with in the suspension members of the right wheel. Use the oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter, then unscrew it the rest of the way by hand. The filter will have some oil left in it.
Do you need to reset the maintenance light on a Honda Accord?
One last thing that I should mention is that Honda Accords will show a “Maintenance Required” Light when it thinks the oil should be changed. You will need to reset this light if it comes on after you have changed oil. Check out this article for the procedure to reset the light is pretty straightforward.
What causes a Honda Accord oil filter to break?
Once the rubber gasket contacts the engine block, use the channel locks to turn the filter one full turn CW. Over tightening may cause the gasket to break and leak oil.
How often should I change the oil in my Honda?
Many synthetic oils are rated for 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes, so if your Honda’s warning light goes off a significantly earlier than that, it may be an indicator of a malfunctioning sensor, or perhaps a more serious problem. Either way, it wouldn’t hurt to bring your car in for a check-up!