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What kind of oil does a 2010 Honda Accord take?
I recently bought a 2010 Honda Accord and I know it needs an oil change but I’m not sure what oil I should buy. What kind of oil does my Accord take?
Lynell Spencer · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The 2010 Honda Accord takes 4.2-4.5 quarts of SAE 5W-20 motor oil. Honda manufacturers say that conventional or synthetic oils will both work, as long as you get the oil changed as appropriate.
Accord models made in 2011 and after require synthetic oil, but your 2010 can use either. Here is a quick look at the difference:
Conventional oil
- needs to be changed around every 3,000 miles
- is refined from crude oil,
- is less expensive, and
- can offer more protection to older engines because it flows slower than synthetic oils.
**Synthetic oil **
- needs to be changed every 7,500-10,000 miles
- is man-made to replicate conventional oil with fewer impurities
- flows quickly and easily through your engine, even when it’s cold
- provides better protection against corrosion, rust, and build-up/sludge
Synthetic blends
- use a conventional oil base
- adds synthetic oils that give better protection to your engine
- burns cleaner than conventional oil, but flows slower than full synthetics.
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