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How much oil does my car need?

My 2020 Honda Accord is due for an oil change soon. It got me wondering, how much oil do car engines take? Is it different for each car? Thanks!

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Jessa Claeys · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Good on you for keeping up with car maintenance!
Anywhere between five to eight quarts of oil will fill the engine of most cars—it really comes down to the engine’s overall size. As you might expect, a small engine requires less oil to fill it, while a larger engine requires more.
Your Honda Accord is likely a four-cylinder engine, which is on the smaller side, so it will probably require around five quarts of oil.
Car experts recommend that you change your oil every 3,000
miles
, or every six months.
Going too long without an oil change can result in major engine damage. But if the unthinkable should happen,
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