The 2014 Honda Accord has an engine oil capacity of 4.4 quarts. If you’re looking to change the oil yourself at home, you’ll need to use premium-grade 0W-20 motor oil.

As one of the most reliable mid-sized cars on the market, you can’t beat the comfort, size, and steadfastness of the Honda Accord. Of course, to keep yours running like new, you’ll need to change the engine oil often (every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or so). But all that maintenance can really add up!

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2014 Honda Accord engine oil capacity

The burning question remains: just how much oil does a 2014 Honda Accord need?

The answer is 4.4 quarts of engine oil (or about 4.2 liters). Be sure you’re not confusing your engine’s displacement with its capacity, though—those numbers are decidedly not interchangeable!

The 2.4 to 3.7 liters of space your

Honda's

engine takes up is not the same as the capacity of your oil tank.

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What kind of oil does a 2014 Honda Accord need?

You need 4.4 quarts of oil to power your Accord’s engine—but what type of oil do you use?

Believe it or not, not all engines or engine oils are the same. However, finding the correct oil and filter combination can be as simple as following your manufacturer’s recommendations.

For a 2014 Accord, Honda recommends using

Genuine Honda Motor Oil

—specifically, a premium-grade 0W-20 oil.

What do those numbers mean? The numbers in the oil grade refer to an oil’s viscosity (aka how thick it is), and the letters typically denote seasonality—in this case, “W” stands for winter. A zero-grade oil viscosity translates into thinner oil, so your car will have an easier time warming up in below-freezing temperatures.

What about the 20? That number simply means the viscosity stays low (e.g. the oil stays thin) even in blazing-hot temperatures of 212°F.

In other words, Honda’s recommended 0W-20 oil is a low-viscosity, low-friction motor oil. As a result, it performs better than others in cold temperatures and flows easily (without causing much friction in your engine).

It’s important to know your manufacturer’s recommendations—but that doesn’t mean you have to follow them. If you’re looking for an engine oil alternative to Genuine Honda motor oil, we’d recommend a high-quality alternative

SAE 0W-20

oil.

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How often to change the oil on a 2014 Honda Accord

We’ve covered how much oil you need and what kind you should be using—but how do you know when to change it?

Apart from your oil pressure or check engine light spontaneously appearing on your dashboard, here are some other signs to watch out for:

Loud or unfamiliar noises coming from your engine

Unusual odors, particularly oil, smoke, or burning smells

Changes in the overall performance of your vehicle

Dark and gritty motor oil (instead of a smooth amber-colored oil)

But you don’t have to wait until your car is in trouble to

change your engine oil

! In fact, you probably shouldn’t—any of the signs above could indicate damage to your engine has already occurred and potentially cost you hundreds in mechanic fees. Instead, change your engine oil regularly.

How regularly, you ask?

Honda recommends every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That’s once every 6-12 months or so, but you can stay on top of your oil by checking the levels with every other refuel!

If you’re using a synthetic oil blend, you may be able to go longer between changes. Synthetic oils typically last between 7,500 and 10,000 miles. But to stay on the safe side, make regular oil level check-ups part of your car maintenance routine.

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Think your 2014 Honda Accord needs an oil change? Don’t drop money on a mechanic—changing your engine oil at home is quite simple!

Before you get started, you’ll want to have the following materials on hand:

A socket wrench

An oil drain pan

A new oil filter and filter wrench

Five quarts of premium-grade 0W-20 motor oil

A funnel and some old rags (optional)

Performing an oil change is best done right after your car’s been running (warm oil drains more quickly). If your car isn’t warmed up, let it run in the driveway for about five minutes. From there, shut off your engine, pop the hood, and follow these next steps:

Locate and remove the oil fill cap

Get underneath your car and locate the oil drain bolt, then position your drain pan underneath

Use your socket wrench to loosen and remove the oil drain bolt and washer

Let the old engine oil drain (this step may take several minutes)

Remove your old oil filter and install the new filter using your filter wrench

Replace the oil drain bolt (and be sure to use a new washer!)

Use your funnel (if you have it) to pour 4.2 quarts of fresh engine oil into your oil tank

Before finishing, use your dipstick to check the engine oil level—if you’ve added enough, the oil level should fall along the crosshatches on your dipstick. Once you’re done, turn your car back on and let the engine run for a few minutes to make sure there aren’t any leaks.

After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

And don’t forget the last step: clean-up! You should never dump dirty oil out on the ground or throw it in the garbage. Yuck! Instead, pour what’s in your drain pan into a bag or sealed container, and dispose of it at a

local recycling center

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