Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for ACCORD VIII (CU) and other HONDA models

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
                    
                      Impact socket №10
                    
                      Impact socket №17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 5

Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the lower sound insulation.
Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush.
Step 9

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 11

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Professionals recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 13

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter seat.
Step 15

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 nm torque.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 16

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 17

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 38 nm torque.
Step 18

Install the lower sound insulation.
Step 19

Screw in the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Lower the car.

Step 21

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 22

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4.7 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 23

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 24

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 25

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 26

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. AUTODOC experts recommend:
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 27

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 28

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Accord VIII CU. Tip from AUTODOC:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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