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Suitable for Honda Accord IV
For the Honda Accord IV, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SF), 10W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), 15W-40 (ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4), 15W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), 20W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA B4), 5W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA A5/B5, ACEA B4), or 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP). All 7 engine variants of the Honda Accord IV take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Honda Accord IV
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 EX | 1991–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| Accord 1.8 | 1990–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.5 L |
| Accord 2.0 | 1990–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| Accord 2.0i | 1990–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| Accord 2.2i | 1990–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 2.2 DX, LX | 1989–1993 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
| 2.2 EX | 1989–1991 | 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.8 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Honda Accord IV
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2 |
| Axle & differential oil | 10W-30, 10W-40, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B3 |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | G11, G12 |
Which viscosity does a Honda Accord IV need?
We cover 7 engine variants of the Honda Accord IV. The most commonly approved grades are 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30 and 5W-40. Fill quantity ranges from 3.5 to 3.8 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Honda require?
Honda publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.
Honda Accord IV engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Honda Accord IV: Accord IV 2.2 EX 1991–1993, Accord 1.8 1990–1993, Accord 2.0 1990–1993, Accord 2.0i 1990–1993, Accord 2.2i 1990–1993, Accord IV 2.2 DX, LX 1989–1993 and Accord IV 2.2 EX 1989–1991.
