Sporty but sensible, the 2009 Honda Accord offers drivers a quick responsiveness and smooth handling worthy of emulating. To keep your Accord on the road for years to come, you’ll want to know its engine oil capacity.

Any car owner can tell you that there are a lot of expenses that come with their ride. Between rising gas prices, state-required insurance policies, and regular and emergency maintenance costs, car owners may be looking to reduce their vehicle expenses. A great way to cut garage costs is by DIYing your own oil change.

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2009 Honda Accord engine oil capacity

The 2009 Honda Accord’s engine oil capacity is 4.5 quarts (4.3 liters). This means that this Accord’s engine requires 4.5 quarts or 4.3 liters of motor oil for a full oil change.

You may have noticed another liter measurement in your 2009 Honda Accord’s specs, such as the 2.4-liter engine in the base model. Don’t let this trip you up! That liter measurement is describing the engine’s displacement, or the volume taken up by the engine’s cylinders.

The two values are not interchangeable, so make sure you’re working with the engine oil capacity and not engine displacement.

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What kind of oil does a 2009 Honda Accord need?

Right, so we have it down how much oil the 2009 Honda Accord requires—4.5 quarts—and now we can move into the kind of oil it needs. It’s ill-advised to simply walk into your local auto shop and grab 4.5 quarts of just any motor oil.

You’ll need premium-grade 0W-20 oil for your 2009 Accord. That oil grade has the ideal oil viscosity (thickness) at two temperatures—the engine’s cold start temperature and the engine’s normal operating temperature.

0 followed by W (standing for “winter) describes a low oil viscosity at the engine’s cold start temperature. 20 describes a higher but still pretty low viscosity at the engine’s normal operating temperature of a toasty 212°F. You can tell if the oil is premium-gradeif it has the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) stamp of approval on the packaging.

Keep in mind that you can use conventional oil, synthetic-blend oil, or full synthetic oil just as long as it has the correct oil grade. You can use one grade up or down if you’re in a pinch, but try to stick to 0W-20.

If you’re looking for some oil recommendations to get you started, try these:

Owner’s manual recommendation:

Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20

Better protection for longer:

Mobil 1 Extended Performance Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20

Another good synthetic option:

Valvoline Advanced Synthetic 0W-20 Motor Oil

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How often to change the oil on a 2009 Honda Accord

All set on how much and what kind of oil you need? Great! Let’s get into how often you’ll need to change your oil.

Honda recommends an oil change for a 2009 Honda Accord every 3,000 to 5,000 miles when using a conventional motor oil. If you fill up with a synthetic motor oil, however, you can make it between 7,500 and 10,000 miles before you’ll need to change the oil.

These benchmarks can vary from driver to driver depending on your driving habits and where you drive. If you’re on the roads or trails constantly, you may need an oil change sooner. But if your car only comes out of the garage on special occasions, you could probably wait a bit longer in between oil changes.

Regardless of how often and where you drive, there are ways to tell that you need an oil change besides relying on estimated time frames. You’ll want to check in on your oil level and quality about once a month to keep your senses on the lookout for these symptoms of bad oil:

Darkened color. Your oil should be amber to light brown in color, not dark brown or black.

Burning smells. Low levels or contamination in the oil can cause a burning, smoky oil smell.

Gritty or sludgy texture. Clean oil will have the look of a smooth syrup.

Black and gritty engine oil

or congealing are signs that you need an oil change.

New engine noises. Poor oil quality or not enough oil can cause disruptions and damage to your engine, like engine knock.

Reduced engine performance. You may have noticed worsening gas mileage or sputtering when turning your ignition on—this could be telling you that you need to change your oil.

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How to change your oil and oil filter

After your mileage limit has been hit or you’ve otherwise determined that it’s time for an oil change, grab your

car tools and supplies

before heading out to the garage:

Socket wrench

Drain pan

Filter wrench

Replacement oil filter

4.5 quarts of premium 0W-20 engine oil

Before beginning anything else, warm your engine up to its normal operating temperature. You can let your engine idle in place for five to 20 minutes (depending on the weather) or drive around your block a few times. Once you’re confident the engine is nice and warm, shut the car off and park on a level surface. Then follow these steps:

Pop the hood. Locate and remove the oil fill cap

Go under the engine to remove the oil drain bolt with the socket wrench. Allow the oil to start draining into the drain pan

While the old oil is draining, remove the old oil filter with the filter wrench

After the old oil is completely drained, install the new oil filter

Replace the oil drain bolt

Fill the engine with 4.5 quarts of premium 0W-20 engine oil and replace the oil fill cap

Pull out the oil dipstick so you can check that you’ve added enough oil, then turn your engine on for a couple of minutes so you can look for any leaking.

Now you just have to clean up. Don’t dump the old oil in your trash or on the ground. Instead, pour it into a sealable container and drop it off at your local recycling center.

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