Honda Accord: Synthetic Oil
Eighth generation (2008–2012) / Honda Accord 2008-2012 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Adding Engine Oil / Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil: it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the information display.
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e ...
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability. ...
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Differential Thrust Clearance Adjustment
Special Tools Required
Driver Handle, 40 mm I.D. 07746-0030100
1 Remove trie left driveshaft side oil seal from the
transmission housing (see page 13-70).
2. If you removed the 80 mm shim from t ...
System Description
Delay Orifice Mechanism
Function
The delay orifice mechanism improves clutch operation by delaying the slave
cylinder release speed when the clutch
pedal is suddenly released. The delay orifice m ...