oil filter HONDA ACCORD COUPE 2012 8.G Owners Manual

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
Maintenance Minder messages on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .340
.................
Maintenance Minder . 341
..............................
Fluid Locations .348
........................
Adding Engine Oil .350
Changing the Engine Oil and ...........................................
Filter .352
..............................
Engine Coolant .354
....................
Windshield Washers .356
.......................
Transmission Fluid .357
..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
................
Brake and Clutch Fluid . 362
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 363
....................................
Timing Belt .364
.............................................
Lights .365
................
Cleaning the Seat Belts . 374
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
.................................
Wiper Blades .376
...............................................
Tires .379
...................
Checking the Battery . 387
.............................
Vehicle Storage .388
..................................
Interior Care .389
U.S. Vehicles:
439
Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Sub Items
Rotate tires
Replace air cleaner element
Replace dust and pollen filter
Inspect drive belt
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt and inspect water pump
(V6 engine only)
Inspect valve clearance
Replace engine coolant
Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
A
B
Symbol
1
2
3
4
5
Symbol1
1
:
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km).
If the message ‘‘SERVICE’’ does not appear more than 12 months after the
display is reset, change the engine oil every year.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty in the center
column on page .
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Independent of the Maintenance Minder information, replace the brake
fluid every 3 years.
NOTE: 1:
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If you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000
miles (24,000 km).
If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high
concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from
diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
(24,000 km).
If you drive regularly in very high temperatures (over
110°F, 43°C), or in very low temperatures (under 20°F,29°C), replace every 60,000 miles (U.S.)/100,000 km
(Canada).
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2012 Accord Coupe

Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off. Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
bef ore installing a new oil f ilter.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
3.
2.
1.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
352
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT WASHER
V6 models
4-cylinder models

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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the contacting surf ace
of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to: Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
4.
5. 6.7.
8.
9.
V6 models
4-cylinder models
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
353
OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER
V6 models
4-cylinder models
4.2 US qt (4.0)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.5 US qt (4.3
)Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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Specif ications(4-cylinder models)
420
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning
Engine Capacities
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
2.1 US qt (2.0
)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
5.4 US qt (5.1)
4.0 US qt (3.8)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
1.96 US gal (7.4
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.64 US gal (6.2
)
1.59 US gal (6.0)
5
2
3
Total
Front
Rear
18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) ND-OIL8
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) Water cooled 4-stroke
DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
3.43 x 3.9 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) 144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
10.5 : 1
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
DILZKR7B11GS
ILZKR7B11S
SXU22HCR11S
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.50 US qt (6.15
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Approx.
Change Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front/Rear
ULEV
PZEV
NGK:
NGK:
DENSO: Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
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2

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Specif ications (V6 models)
422
Dimensions Seating Capacities
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
Engine Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 190.9 in (4,850 mm)
62.2 in (1,580 mm)Total
Front
Rear
5
2
3
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
2.27 US gal (8.6)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type 18.5 US gal (70.0
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
7.9 US qt (7.5
)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC i-VTEC (SOHC VTEC )
6-cylinder (V6) gasoline engine 3.50 x 3.66 in (89.0 x 93.0 mm) 212 cu-in (3,471 cm
)
10.5 : 1
10.0 : 1
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.180 US gal (0.68
)
ILZKR7B11
SXU22HCR11
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression
ratio
Spark plugs (U.S.)
Spark plugs (Canada) 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) 2.6 US qt (2.5
)
72.7 in (1,848 mm)
56.3 in (1,432 mm)
Approx.
1:
2: Change
Total
Front/Rear
ChangeIncluding filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
Automatic
Manual
Manual transmission
: NGK:
DENSO:
NGK:
DENSO:
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2

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CONT INUED
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D-Paddle Shif t Mode .315
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving .303
....................................
Economy .293
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .103
..........
Dual Temperature Control . 135
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 375
..............................
Economy, Fuel .293
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ........................................
System .324
..................................
Emergencies .391
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 400
...........
Brake System Indicator . 407
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 393
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Charging System Indicator . 405
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting .400
..................
Checking the Fuses . 408
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
..................
Overheated Engine . 403
.......................................
Towing .415 .........................
Emergency Brake .114
......................
Emergency Flashers .74
......................
Emergency Towing .415
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 92
.......................
Emissions Controls .430
........................
Emissions Testing .433
Engine ............
Adding Engine Coolant . 354
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
.........................
If It Won’t Start .398
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator .341
..............
Oil Pressure Indicator . 405
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 350
...............................
Overheating .403
....................
Specif ications .420, 422
....................
Speed Limiter . 308,313
.......................................
Starting .305
................................................
V6 .422
...................................
4-cylinder .420
..........
Engine Speed Limiter . 308,313
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Ethanol in Gasoline .285
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 430
...............................
Exhaust Fumes .51
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .15 ..........................
Fan, Interior .125, 133
.........................................
Features .123
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 286
Filters ........................
Dust and Pollen .375
...............................................
Oil .352
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 393
.....................................
Floor Mats .375
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 357
..........................................
Brake .362
.........................................
Clutch .363
..............
Manual Transmission . 359
..........................
Power Steering .363
..................
Windshield Washer . 356
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Fog Lights .73
.........................
Folding Rear Seat .100
..........................
Four-way Flashers .74
..............................
Front Airbags .9 ,23
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Neutral Gear Position . 311
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New Vehicle Break-in . 284
............
Normal Shif t Speeds . 307,319
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 418..............................
Paddle Shif ters .315
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position .311
...........................................
Parking .320
...............................
Parking Brake .114
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 57,407
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 432
....
Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator . 30
.............................
PGM-FI System .431
...................................
Pollen Filter .375
..........................
Power Door Locks .80
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 79
............................
Fuel Fill Door .286
..................................
Glove Box .116
....................
Lockout Prevention . 81
.................................
Power Door .80
...........................................
Trunk .91
........................
Low Coolant Level .292
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator .60
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 306
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56,405
................................
Lower Anchors .42
Lubricant Specif ications ..................................
Chart .420, 422
...........
Luggage, Storing (Cargo) . 298
..................................
Maintenance .339
........................................
Minder .341
Main Items and Sub ..............................
Items .344, 347
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .346
.........................
Minder Indicator .61
..........................................
Saf ety .340 .......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 406
...................
Manual Transmission . 306
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 359
.........................
Meters, Gauges .55, 63
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 285
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting .106
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 297
.......................................
Moonroof .112
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 284
.........................................
Odometer .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .352
......................
Change, When to .341
......................
Checking Engine .291
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56,405 Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart .351
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .430
............................
Outside Mirrors .106
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 66
....................
Overheating, Engine .403
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 346
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels .284
Index
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CONT INUED
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Power Seat Adjustments . 93
......
Power Socket Locations . 115,118
............................
Power Windows .108
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 15
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
........................
Protecting Children .33
.....................
General Guidelines .33
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .38
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 47
.........
Protecting Small Children . 39
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .46
.............................
Using LATCH .42 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 17
............
Safety Defects, Reporting . 438
.................................
Saf ety Features .7
...........................................
Airbags .9
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
..............................
Saf ety Messages .iii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 17
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
.....................................
Cleaning .374
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,18
................................
Maintenance .19
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .17, 56
...................
System Components . 17
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 15
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 18
...................
Radiator Overheating . 403
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 138
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 240
............................
Radio, XM
. 147, 194
...........................
Readiness Codes .433
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 370
............................
Rear Seat Access .95
........................
Rear Seat, Folding .100 ...........................
Rearview Mirror .106
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 75
.........
Reclining the Seat Backs . 93,94
Recommended Shif t ................................
Speeds .307, 319
........................................
Ref ueling .286
.......................
Reminder Indicators .56
.......................
Remote Transmitter .87
Replacement Inf ormation ................
Engine Oil and Filter . 352
..........................................
Fuses .408
................................
Light Bulbs .365
....................................
Schedule .341
................................
Timing Belt .364
...........................................
Tires .384
.............................
Wiper Blades .376
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
.............
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 438
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .292, 354
...............................
Restraint, Child .33
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 311
...........................
Reverse Lockout .308
................................
Rotation, Tire .383
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Power Steering Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
V6 models
V6 models
4-cylinder models 4-cylinder models
5-speed manual transmission: 6-speed manual transmission:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 18.5 US gal (70.0
) Front/Rear:
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
API Premium grade 0W-20
detergent oil (see page ). 4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
) 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic
transmission fluid) (see page ). Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 0W-20
or 5W-20 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 2.2 US qt (2.1
)
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