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What is the best oil for a 2004 Honda Accord?

What is the best oil for a 2004 Honda Accord?

The oil type used on the 2004 Honda Accord EX is SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil. The purpose of engine oil on Your vehicle is to provide lubrication to Your motor and its interior.

Can I use 10W30 in Honda Accord?

If you live in a sub-tropical climate and don’t operate your vehicle in cold climates, then 10W30 is acceptable as long as the manufacturer specifies that it is permissible to use it. Hmmmm weird. My cap actually says 5W-20 on my 01 Accord with ULEV.

What oil should I use for a high-mileage Honda Accord?

These are the top picks in order: Mobil 1 Extended Performance High-Mileage Full-Synthetic 5W-20. Castrol Edge Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-20. Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Full Synthetic 5W-20.

What is good mileage on a Honda Accord 2004?

2004 Honda Accord

EPA MPG Owner MPG Estimates
2004 Honda Accord 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Automatic 5-spd
Regular Gasoline View Estimates How can I share my MPG?
26 combined city/highway MPG 23 city 31 highway 3.8 gals/ 100 miles
2004 Honda Accord 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Automatic 5-spd

How much oil does a 2004 Honda Accord v6 take?

Engine Oil

Viscosity: 5W-20 (All TEMPS)
Capacity: 4.2 quarts. w/ofAfter refill check oil level. 4.5 quarts (with filter)After refill check oil level.
Torque: 29 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug)

How much oil does a 2004 Honda Accord hold?

The 2004 Honda Accord oil type and capacity iS5w20 and 4.4 quarts. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb.

Do Honda Accords need synthetic oil?

Which Oil Should I Use for My 2020 Honda Accord? You may use a synthetic engine oil as long as it has that API (American Petroleum Institute) Certification Seal and is that 0W-20 viscosity grade. Your 2020 Honda Accord does not require any additives.

Can I use 10w30 instead of 5W20 in my Honda?

Originally Answered: Can I put 10w30 instead of 5w20? You can, but you will get worse mileage, and in most cases shorten the life of your engine, as it will take longer to pump up pressure for your bearings and lifters, and won’t spray your lower cylinders for an extra second or so on each cold start.

What is considered high mileage for Honda Accord?

Most Honda brand vehicles can keep running to a maximum mileage of 300,000 miles.

Is the Honda Accord a high mileage car?

High mileage is *yawn* Honda’s one-trick pony. (ever seen a 1990 Honda Accord coupe or sedan (lean and lightweight) and now you have seen, I’m sure, how big and bloated (heavy) they are now?

How many miles does a 2004 Honda Accord get?

Can only hope it does at well as the 2004. I put on about 70,000 miles per year. Our company only let’s us keep the car for 3 years max. That’s awesome… you have almost as many miles on your 2004 as I do on my 1996 (167,000). I’m glad to hear your success story, because I have a 2006 EX that I hope to drive into the ground!

What kind of oil does a 10W30 engine take?

10w30 motor oil should have an ACEA A3/B4 or A3/B3 rating, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. The association is responsible for assigning oil sequences for various specifications of engine oils.

Which is the best car with high mileage?

I consider myself a fan of many automotive subcultures, but if I’m honest, I think Regular Cars With Super High Mileage might be my favorite. Check out Dexter Mills’ humble 2000 Honda Accord, which turned 1,000,000 this week and still looks pretty decent.

High mileage is *yawn* Honda’s one-trick pony. (ever seen a 1990 Honda Accord coupe or sedan (lean and lightweight) and now you have seen, I’m sure, how big and bloated (heavy) they are now?

Can only hope it does at well as the 2004. I put on about 70,000 miles per year. Our company only let’s us keep the car for 3 years max. That’s awesome… you have almost as many miles on your 2004 as I do on my 1996 (167,000). I’m glad to hear your success story, because I have a 2006 EX that I hope to drive into the ground!

When to use 10W30 instead of 5W20 oil?

When 10w30 is used instead of 5w20, probably, only a few changes are discoverable especially when the engine is about to wear out and is old. Moreover, one of the benefits of thinner oil would be to ignite quickly.

Which is better for Journal bears 5W20 or 10W30?

These parts normally do well with thicker oil as it leads to the stronger film. The thinner oil (5w20) will unable journal bears to support moving components to bear weight and will wear out eventually. Some other parts like cooling nozzles run efficiently with thinner oil.

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