Engine Oil - Honda Accord 2018 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Opening the Hood
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
3. Push up the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock
mechanism, then open the hood.
Hood release handle
Pull
Remove the support rod from the
clamp using the grip. Mount the
support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support
rod, and stow it in the clamp, then
gently lower the hood. Remove your
hand at a height of approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and let the hood close.
2.0-L engine models
Do not press the engine cover forcibly. This may damage the engine cover
and component parts.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike
the wipers and may damage either the hood or the wipers.

Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground and wait approximately three minutes after
turning the engine off before you check the oil.
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Lever
Support rod
Grip
Clamp
Checking the Oil
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1. Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
1.5 L engine models
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again and check the level. It should be between the
upper and lower marks. Add oil if necessary.
1.5 L engine models
Upper mark
Lower mark
Recommended Engine Oil
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• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on
the container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the
American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable
viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification
Seal and is of the specified viscosity grade.
MAINTENANCE
2.0 L engine models
2.0 l Engine models
Upper mark
Lower mark
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