oil viscosity HONDA ACCORD 2001 CF / 6.G Owners Manual

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Genuine Honda Motor Oil is the
pref erred 5W-20 lubricant f or your
vehicle. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle f or optimum
engine protection.Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda, to
improve cold weather starting, and
to help your engine use less f uel.
If 5W-20 oil is not available, a 5W-30
oil may be used. However, it should
be replaced with 5W-20 at the next
oil change.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal,
and it is the proper weight as shown
on the chart. When using synthetic
oil, you must f ollow the oil and f ilter
change intervals given in the
maintenance schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
The SAE number tells you the oil’s
viscosity or weight. Select the oil f or
your vehicle according to this chart.
Engine Oil
Maint enance
Recommended Oil
Synthetic Oil
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is pref erred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stif f er
shif ting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
250

CONT INUED
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Panel Brightness Control . 63
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Park Gear Position . 198
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Parking . 202
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Label, Certif ication . 324
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Lane Change, Signaling . 64
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 40
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 278
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Indicator . 53
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Parking . 62
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Turn Signal . 64
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 73
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 73
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Fuel Fill Door . 178
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Glove Box . 82
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Power Door . 75
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Trunk . 80
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Low Coolant Level . 184
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Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 195
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 52, 309
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 326
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Luggage . 188 ..................................
Maintenance . 219
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Record . 229
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Required Indicator . 60
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Saf ety . 220
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Schedule . 224-228
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 55, 311
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Manual Transmission . 195
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 249
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Meters, Gauges . 57
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Methanol in Gasoline . 331
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 100
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Moonroof . 88
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Closing Manually . 314
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Operation . 98
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Neutral Gear Position . 198
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New Vehicle Break-in . 178
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 196
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 324 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 178
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Odometer . 58
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Odometer, Trip . 59
Oil
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Change, How to . 235
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Change, When to . 224
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Checking Engine . 182
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Pressure Indicator . 54, 309
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 235
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 74
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 332
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Outside Mirrors . 99
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Overheating, Engine . 306
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 231
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Oxygenated Fuel . 331
Index
LM
N O P
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Tires . 267
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Air Pressure . 268
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Checking Wear . 270
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Compact Spare . 298
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 331
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Inf lation . 268
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Inspection . 270
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Replacing . 271
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Rotating . 271
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Snow . 273
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Specif ications . 328
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Tools, Tire Changing . 297
Towing
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A Trailer . 211
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Emergency Wrecker . 320
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 247, 248
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 248
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Fluid Selection . 247, 248
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Identif ication Number . 319
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Shif ting the Automatic . 196
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear . 329
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Trip Meter . 59 ................................................
Trunk . 80
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Opening the . 80
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Open Monitor Light . 56
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Turn Signals . 64
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Underside, Cleaning . 293
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 295
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 329
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Unleaded Gasoline . 178
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Upholstery Cleaning . 292
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Vanity Mirror . 105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions . 326
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 324
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Vehicle Storage . 287
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VIN . 324
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Vinyl Cleaning . 293
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Viscosity, Oil . 235 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 50
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Warranty Coverages . 341
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 246
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Operation . 65
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Washing . 290
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Waxing and Polishing . 289
Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering . 66
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Alignment and Balance . 270
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Compact Spare . 296
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Wrench . 298
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 292
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Operating the Power . 97
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Rear, Def ogger . 66
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 64
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Washers . 66
Wipers, Windshield
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Changing Blades . 263
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Operation . 64
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Worn Tires . 270
Index
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VIII