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All three 10th-gen Accord powertrains make this an easy first job: one 17 mm drain bolt in an aluminum pan, one spin-on filter, and a plastic undertray held on with 10 mm bolts and push clips. The only tool you may not already own is the 64.5 mm 14-flute cap wrench that fits Honda's A01/A02 filter - a claw or strap wrench usually will not fit in the space available.
What varies is capacity, not tooling: the 1.5T takes roughly 3.7 quarts, the 2.0T about 5.7, the hybrid around 4.2. The mistakes people make are reusing the old crush washer (then chasing a slow drip for months) and putting an impact gun on the drain bolt, which pulls the threads out of the aluminum pan. Also don't forget the oil life reset - the Accord will not do it for you.
| Item | Type | Product search |
|---|---|---|
| Floor jack 2 ton minimum, low profile Lifts the front of the car at the mid-crossmember jack point. | Required | search retailer |
| Jack stands 2 ton pair Supports the car at the pinch-weld points while you work underneath. | Safety | search retailer |
| Wheel chocks Keeps the rear wheels from rolling while the front is lifted. | Safety | search retailer |
| Socket wrench 3/8 in drive ratchet Drives the undertray and drain bolt sockets. | Required | search retailer |
| Socket 10 mm 6-point, 3/8 in drive Removes the lower engine splash cover bolts. | Required | search retailer |
| Trim clip / panel popper tool Plastic pry set Releases the push-in plastic clips holding the splash cover without breaking them. | Recommended | search retailer |
| Socket 17 mm 6-point, 3/8 in drive Loosens and retorques the oil pan drain bolt. | Required | search retailer |
| Drain pan 6 qt / 6 L capacity Catches the used oil; the 2.0T holds well over 5 quarts. | Required | search retailer |
| Oil filter cap wrench 64.5 mm, 14 flute, 3/8 in drive Removes and installs the Honda A01/A02-style spin-on filter in tight quarters. | Required | search retailer |
| Nitrile gloves Used oil is a skin irritant and hot at drain temperature. | Safety | search retailer |
| Safety glasses Protects eyes from dripping oil while working overhead. | Safety | search retailer |
| Funnel Long-neck or flexible Fills the engine through the valve-cover oil cap without spilling on the plastic covers. | Required | search retailer |
| Torque wrench 3/8 in drive, 10-80 ft-lb Sets the drain bolt correctly; the aluminum pan strips easily if overtightened. | Required | search retailer |
| Engine oil 0W-20 full synthetic, API SN/SP; 1.5T ~3.7 qt, 2.0T ~5.7 qt, Hybrid ~4.2 qt with filter Honda specifies 0W-20 for all three 10th-gen powertrains; confirm capacity in your owner's manual. | Parts | search retailer |
| Oil filter Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (or A01) spin-on Fits 1.5T, 2.0T and hybrid 2.0 Atkinson engines. | Parts | search retailer |
| Drain bolt crush washer Honda 94109-14000, 14 mm One-time-use aluminum washer; reusing it is the usual cause of a weeping drain bolt. | Parts | search retailer |
| Shop towels / brake cleaner Cleans the sealing surface around the filter boss and pan before reassembly. | Consumables | search retailer |
| Oil drain container with lid 6 qt sealed jug Transports used oil to a recycling center. | Consumables | search retailer |
| Cardboard or drip mat The filter is mounted so it drips down the subframe; catches the runoff. | Recommended | search retailer |
Tool sizes are identical across 1.5T, 2.0T and the 2.0 hybrid: 17 mm drain bolt, 14 mm crush washer, 64.5 mm 14-flute filter, 10 mm undertray bolts. Only the fill volume differs - approximately 3.7 qt (1.5T), 5.7 qt (2.0T) and 4.2 qt (hybrid) with a new filter. All three use 0W-20 full synthetic.
| Oil pan drain bolt (M14) | 29 ft-lb (39 Nm) |
| Spin-on oil filter | Hand tighten 3/4 turn after gasket contact; verify in the service manual for a torque figure |
| Lower engine splash cover bolts (10 mm head) | 7 ft-lb (9 Nm) - verify in the service manual |
17 mm, six-point, on the bottom of the aluminum oil pan. Torque it to 29 ft-lb (39 Nm) with a new 14 mm aluminum crush washer (Honda 94109-14000).
A 64.5 mm, 14-flute cap-style wrench on a 3/8 in drive. It fits the Honda 15400-PLM-A02/A01 filter used on the 1.5T, 2.0T and hybrid.
Roughly 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) for the 1.5 turbo, 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) for the 2.0 turbo, and about 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) for the hybrid, all including a new filter. Fill short of that figure and finish by the dipstick.
With the ignition on, use the steering-wheel selector to display Oil Life on the driver information screen, then press and hold the select/reset button about 10 seconds until it shows 100%. On touchscreen models you can also go to Home > Settings > Vehicle > Maintenance Info > Reset.