1998 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the DX, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the DX, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, Automatic — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, Standard — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — 3.0L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — 2.3L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — 3.0L Eng,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
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1998 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.7 quarts (5.39 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1998 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: DX, Automatic uses 5W-20; DX, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 1998 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic holds 4.6 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard holds 4.6 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 holds 4.6 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Automatic holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, Standard holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 holds 4.6 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Honda Accord?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.