How many quarts of oil does a 98 Honda Accord take?
Capacity: 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. 4.2 quarts. w/ofAfter refill check oil level.
When did my 98 accord start losing oil?
My 98 Accord starting losing oil in 2012 at around 200k miles. I wasn’t aware of the problem until the Walmart auto customer rep paged me about it. It was almost out of oil when they changed the oil and filter. It was losing about a quart every thousand miles. I spent several thousand bucks to attempt to have it fixed, but to no avail.
How often should I change the oil in my Honda Accord?
Car had regular dealer oil changes every 5,000 miles. I started running full synthetic and DIY oil changes every 6,000 – 7,500 miles. Car never burned a drop of oil in the first 130,000 miles- (though I did notice I was a little low at 107,000 miles- it needed a new PCV).
What kind of engine oil does a Honda Accord use?
The car is designed to use 5W20. Also, be careful adding and changing coolant. If you have the extended life, or 100,000 mile coolant (it is usually red or clean, not green), then you need to continue to use the extended life. The green coolant is highly corosive to aluminum, which your radiator and engine is made of. Dave
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.
How often does Honda Accord start burning oil?
My 2008 Honda Accord started burning oil at the rate of 1 quart per 2000 miles. It currently has 48,000 miles on it. The dealer told me that this is within Honda’s specifications. Honda won’t do any warranty work unless it is burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every 1,000 miles.
My 98 Accord starting losing oil in 2012 at around 200k miles. I wasn’t aware of the problem until the Walmart auto customer rep paged me about it. It was almost out of oil when they changed the oil and filter. It was losing about a quart every thousand miles. I spent several thousand bucks to attempt to have it fixed, but to no avail.
Why is my Honda Accord 4 cylinder leaking oil?
The factory piston rings get sludged up and leak oil past as miles accumulate. After a soak and doing this, it frees them up and lets them get back to work. Glad it worked for you, I never knew about the ACDelco stuff!
Can a 01 accord VTEC 4cyl burn oil?
And there isnt any smoke coming out of the exhuast and it isnt leaking. I jus got my throttle body cleaned last week so my engine shakes now but its normal. i’v heard that 01 accord vtec 4cyl are notorious for burning oil. tommorow im going to change my pcv valve. That does sound like a good start. Yes, the Vtec’s are known for that.