One of the best-selling models in Honda’s legendary line, the 2005 Accord has everything you could want from a midsize sedan—reliability and style. If you want to continue to extend the life of your 2005 Honda Accord, you’ll need to keep up with oil changes and know its engine oil capacity.

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2005 Honda Accord engine oil capacity

Before you dive under your car, you need to know exactly how much oil your Accord needs.

The 2005 Accord has a 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder engine, with an oil capacity of four quarts. When you see a 2.4-liter engine, that is referring to the

engine's displacement

and not its oil capacity. Let’s break down the difference to avoid any problems later on.

Displacement is the total volume of fuel and air that gets swept into each cylinder during one engine cycle. This is not the oil capacity, which is the amount of oil an engine needs to operate properly. Don’t confuse these two numbers as it will result in the wrong amount of oil in your engine.

What kind of oil does a 2005 Honda Accord need?

When you go shopping for oil, there may be an overwhelming number of oil types. But for your Honda, you’ll want to look for Grade 0W-20, even better if it’s the Genuine Honda Premium brand. This was the original oil put into your Accord and the type Honda recommends you continue to use.

Let’s break down this oil type to give you a better understanding of what you’re putting into your trusty Accord. The “W” stands for winter and the 0 in front of it means the oil is very thin when under cold conditions. The 20 following the “W” tells us the oil remains a moderate viscosity (thickness) while the engine is at operating temperature.

In simplest terms, an oil that remains thin enough to flow well during cold morning start-ups, while being thick enough to cool down your hot engine will work best for your Accord.

If you can’t find that, here are some other options:

The genuine article: If you only want to do as Honda says,

Honda 0W-20 motor oil

is for you.

For extra protection: If you want to extend your motor’s life while needing fewer oil changes,

Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20 motor oil

is your best bet.

The best bang for your buck: If you want quality oil at an affordable price, you can’t go wrong with

Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic 0W-20 motor oil

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Now that we’ve covered your Accord’s oil capacity and type, get ready to

change the oil

Honda recommends changing the oil on a 2005 Accord every 3,000 to 5,000 miles to preserve the engine’s functionality. Even

if you don’t drive often

, you should still change the oil every six months to keep the oil fresh and prevent it from turning into sludge.

Routine oil changes will help keep your car on the road for many miles to come, so always

check your oil

level and take note of its last change. Additionally, be aware of these telltale signs that your Accord needs its oil changed:

The oil has changed from amber to dark brown or black

The oil feels rough or coarse

You hear unfamiliar sounds coming from the engine

You smell smoke or burning odors under the hood

There are noticable changes in your car’s performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Before you start changing your oil, make sure you have the necessary materials: carjacks, a socket wrench, a drain pan, a filter wrench, a replacement filter, and a rag. Oh, and of course, you can’t forget your bottle of 0W-20 engine oil.

Once you have everything you need, follow these instructions:

Jack up your car so you can easily work under it

Position yourself under the engine’s oil drain plug and set the drain pan beneath it

Unscrew the oil drain plug with your socket wrench, draining the oil into the pan

Remove the oil filter with the filter wrench, allowing the excess oil drain out of it

Wipe the filter mounting surface and install your fresh filter

Replace the oil drain plug, tightening it back into place

Pour the new oil into the top of the engine

Check the level on your dipstick to make sure you’ve put in the right amount of oil. As a last measure of assurance, turn your engine on and make sure there aren’t any leaks.

Now it’s time to clean up. You should never pour the old, contaminated oil onto the ground or into your garbage pail. Instead, pour it into a sealable container and drop it off at your local recycling center.

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