2008–2012 Honda Accord Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2008–2012 Honda Accord with the K24Z engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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Honda 2.4L 4-cylinder — Accord 2008–2012
2008–2012 Accord
First Timer Friendly
✅ 8th gen Accord relocated the oil filter to the lower center of the block. Different location from the 2003–2007 — take a look before you buy your tools. Otherwise straightforward.
⚠️ Note: Filter moved from the 2003–2007 location. If you watched a video for the older Accord the filter will be in a different spot on your car.
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Oil Type
5W-20 Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.4 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Honda #15400-RTA-003 | Fram PH7317 | Wix 57356
Engine Code
K24Z
Tools You'll Need
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 33 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Honda #94109-14000 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Lower center of engine block — reach under from front |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Turn ignition to ON. Hold Select/Reset button until oil life blinks. Hold again to reset to 100%. |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 4.4 quarts this is a smaller drain — Oil Pal handles it easily.
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