The 2004 Honda Accord has an engine oil capacity of 4.4 quarts. This tells you how much oil you should pour into your Honda during an oil change after the old oil has been drained.

Oil changes are a consistent expense for car owners—this recurring maintenance is required of any gas-powered engine. However, changing your oil at home is a smart, simple way to lower your insurance costs and save money. To do so, you just need a few pieces of information, including your engine oil capacity

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2004 Honda Accord engine oil capacity

The 2004 Honda Accord has an engine oil capacity of 4.4 quarts. This means you’ll put in 4.4 quarts of fresh motor oil after the old oil has been drained when completing an oil change.

Make sure you don’t confuse the engine oil capacity with the

engine displacement

. For example, the 2004 Honda Accord is powered by a 2.4 L four-cylinder or a 3.0 L V6 engine, which indicates the engine displacement (how much volume the cylinders take up). This is unrelated to the engine oil capacity.

What kind of oil does a 2004 Honda Accord need?

You also need to know what type of oil to put in your Honda Accord. Make sure you’re filling your car with

engine oil

that is compatible with your Accord—not all engine oil grades will work with your car.

Honda recommends that you use synthetic oil with a grade of 0W-20. Synthetic oil is engine oil that has been manmade to provide the best results, and it can usually last longer than

conventional oil

The 0W-20 indicates the oil’s viscosity (thickness) at different temperatures. The first number indicates the viscosity at cold temperatures (the W stands for winter), while the second number tells you the viscosity at a typical engine operating temperature.

Here are a few brand recommendations to ensure you’re filling your Honda with the correct oil:

Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20

Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20

Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil

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How often to change oil on a 2004 Honda Accord

While synthetic oil brands claim you can drive 7,500 or 10,000 miles between oil changes, it's still best to stick with your owner’s manual recommendation. Honda advises drivers to change their oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles—even if they use synthetic oil.

However, there are certain signs to watch out for that indicate you need an oil change, regardless of when your last one was. These signs include:

Motor oil is now dark brown or black (as opposed to light brown or amber)

Oil feels coarse or gritty

New, unpleasant noises are emitting from the engine

Oil, smoke, or burning smells from the engine

A decrease in your vehicle’s performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

With all the above information at your disposal, you’re ready to dive in and

change your oil

. While we’re at it, we’re also going to change your oil filter, which helps keep your engine oil clean while it circulates through your engine.

To change your oil, there are a few things you’ll need. Assemble the following equipment before you start:

Wrench

Drain pan

New filter

Bottle of engine oil

First, let your engine run for a few minutes to get it closer to its normal operating temperature. This will help the old engine oil flow out of your engine. Next, pop the hood and follow these steps:

Unscrew the fill cap first—if it’s stuck, you won’t be able to move after the oil is drained

Place the drain pan under the drain bolt

Unscrew the drain bolt and let the old oil drain

Replace your old filter with a new oil filter

Once all the oil is drained, replace the drain bolt using a fresh washer

Pour new oil into the engine

Replace the fill cap

Once you’ve finished, let your car run for a few minutes to check for any leaks or dashboard lights. If everything is looking good, you’ve successfully changed your oil!

All that’s left to do is dispose of your old oil. Please place it in a sealable container and take it to a recycling center. Do not just throw it away!

Don’t forget regular insurance policy maintenance

After you’ve changed your oil, you should consider taking a few minutes to change your

Honda car insurance

as well!

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