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What type of engine oil is used for the ninth-generation Accord?

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SanReed

08/27/25 5:53am

1. Brand: For the ninth-generation Accord, it is recommended to use the engine oil specified by GAC Honda or other commercially available engine oils with viscosity suitable for the ambient temperature, such as Mobil Penzzoil, Mobil, Castrol, etc. 2. Grade: The 2.0 and 2.4 engines perform best with 20 or 30-grade oil. Information about engine oil types is as follows: 1. API Quality Grade: You can choose engine oil based on the grade corresponding to the engine model, with the viscosity grade being particularly important. 2. SAE Viscosity Grade: According to the SAE viscosity grade classification, there are 6 types of winter oil, 5 types of summer oil, and 16 types of all-season oil. The 6 winter oils are 0W, 5W, 10W, 15W, 20W, and 25W. The "W" stands for Winter, and the smaller the number before it, the better the oil's fluidity and the lower the temperature it can handle. The 5 summer oils are 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60. The larger the number, the higher the oil's viscosity and the better its high-temperature protection, making it suitable for higher temperature environments. The 16 all-season oils are 5W20, 5W30, 5W40, 5W50, 10W20, 10W30, 10W40, 10W50, 15W30, 15W40, 15W50, 20W20, 20W30, 20W40, and 20W50.

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StBenjamin

09/09/25 4:49am

My ninth-generation Accord has been running for seven or eight years, always using 0W-20 full synthetic oil, and the engine operates smoothly without excessive fuel consumption. The Honda manual recommends this viscosity grade because its low viscosity reduces friction and improves efficiency. I change the oil every 5,000 miles, choosing brands like Mobil 1 or Honda Genuine Oil to avoid using the wrong type, which could lead to carbon buildup or a spike in fuel consumption. Regularly checking the oil level to ensure it stays between the min-max marks is crucial, as failing to do so might damage the engine during cold starts. Sticking to this routine can extend the car's lifespan by over a decade—my car still runs like new and is incredibly hassle-free!

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