Recommended Oil; Synthetic Oil; Additives - Honda Accord Sedan 2001 Owner's Manual

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Recommended Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute's latest requirements.
Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the
preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your
vehicle. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle for optimum
engine protection.
Make sure the API Certification Seal
says "For Gasoline Engines."
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
The SAE number tells you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your vehicle according to this chart.
Ambient Temperature
Engine Oil
5W-20 oil is formulated for year-
round protection of your Honda, to
improve cold weather starting, and
to help your engine use less fuel.
If 5W-20 oil is not available, a 5W-30
oil may be used. However, it should
be replaced with 5W-20 at the next
oil change.

Synthetic Oil

You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal,
and it is the proper weight as shown
on the chart. When using synthetic
oil, you must follow the oil and filter
change intervals given in the
maintenance schedule.

Additives

Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect your engine's or transmission's
performance and durability.
Maintenance