oil viscosity HONDA ACCORD 2004 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual

Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
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. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on 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.
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
215
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
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Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. 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.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
5-speed Manual Transmission
224
FILLER BOLT
Correct level
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CONT INUED
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Moonroof . 102
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Closing Manually . 263
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Operation . 102
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Neutral Gear Position . 183
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New Vehicle Break-in . 164
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 181
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 272
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 164
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Odometer . 68
Odometer/Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 68
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Odometer, Trip . 69
Oil
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Change, How to . 216
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Change, When to . 204, 206
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Checking Engine . 168
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 259
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart . 215 ...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 82
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Operation in Foreign Countries . 281
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Outside Mirrors . 98
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Outside Temperature . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 257
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Oxygenated Fuel . 280
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Panel Brightness Control . 76
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Park Gear Position . 183
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Parking Brake . 103
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Parking Lights . 74
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 284
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Parking Tips . 187
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PGM-FI System . 283
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Pollen Filter . 235
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 34
Protecting Inf ants and Small
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Children . 40 ...........
Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat . 52
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Radiator Overheating . 257
Radio/CD Sound
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System . 122, 130, 132
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 233
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Rear Seat, Folding . 95
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Rear View Mirror . 98
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Rear Window Def ogger . 77
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 92, 93
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 181
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Reminder Lights . 61
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 216
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Fuses . 265
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Light Bulbs . 228
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Schedule . 204, 206
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Tires . 241
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Wiper Blades . 236
Index
N O P R
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 272
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Vehicle Storage . 246
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VIN . 272
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Viscosity, Oil . 215
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 57
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Warranty Coverages . 289
Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 218
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Operation . 73
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 78
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Alignment and Balance . 240
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Compact Spare . 248
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Wrench . 251
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 99
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Rear, Def ogger . 77
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 73
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Washers . 73
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 236 .....................................
Operation . 73
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Worn Tires . 240
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 264
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Index
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