What kind of oil does a 2000 Honda Accord use?
Engine Oil
| Viscosity: | 10W-30 (Above -7) 5W-30 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.2 quarts. w/ofAfter refill check oil level. 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 33 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) |
How to change the oil in a Honda Accord EX?
Oil & Filter Change Honda Accord (1998-2002) – 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4 Cyl. Sedan (4 Door) 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood – How to pop the hood and prop it open 3. Find Oil Drain – Locate the oil drain plug underneath the vehicle 4. Drain Oil – Set up the workspace, drain oil and replace plug 5.
What do I need to remove oil drain bolt on Honda Accord?
To remove the oil drain bolt, you’ll need a 17mm wrench or a 17mm socket with a 3/8″ drive ratchet. Be sure to have an oil catch container below the vehicle before you start removing the oil drain bolt.
How to do an oil and filter change?
Oil & Filter Change Honda Accord (1998-2002) – 2000 Honda Accord EX 2.3L 4 Cyl. Sedan (4 Door) 1. Getting Started – Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood – How to pop the hood and prop it open
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.
How do you change the oil in a Honda Accord?
Use a box end wrench to loosen the 17 mm hex oil drain plug located at the back of the oil pan, facing the rear of the car. Only use the wrench for about a half turn. Position an oil drain pan underneath the drain plug and loosen the drain plug by hand until it is free and oil begins to flow out of the oil pan.
To remove the oil drain bolt, you’ll need a 17mm wrench or a 17mm socket with a 3/8″ drive ratchet. Be sure to have an oil catch container below the vehicle before you start removing the oil drain bolt.
What to do if your Honda Accord has metal flakes in it?
Metal flakes in your oil could indicate a serious problem inside your engine. While the oil is draining, wipe down the drain plug with a clean rag or towel and remove the drain plug gasket. Replace the drain plug gasket with a new one, making sure that the new gasket fits over the threads and sits against the head of the bolt.
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.