2002 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity

The 2002 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the DX, Automatic, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the DX, Automatic, MAXA 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, F23A1, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 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, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA 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, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA 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, F23A1, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 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, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA 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); the SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Value Package takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the VP, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the VP, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
DX, Automatic, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
DX, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
DX, Automatic, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
DX, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
DX, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
DX, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2API - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — V6API - SAE 5W-204.60 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1API - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — V6API - SAE 5W-204.60 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2API - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — V6API - SAE 5W-204.60 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1API - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — V6API - SAE 5W-204.60 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 2D Coupe, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 2D Coupe, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 4D Sedan, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 4D Sedan, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Value PackageAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Value Package — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
VP, BAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
VP, BAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
VP, MAXAAPI - SAE 5W-204.20 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
VP, MAXA — In-Line4API - SAE 5W-204.50 QTS.Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.

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2002 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)

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Coolant capacity

1.43 quarts (5.41 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 2002 Honda Accord take?

It depends on the engine: DX, Automatic, BAXA uses 5W-20; DX, Automatic, MAXA uses 5W-20; DX, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA 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, F23A1, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA uses 5W-20; SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA uses 5W-20; SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA uses 5W-20; Value Package uses 5W-20; VP, BAXA uses 5W-20; VP, MAXA uses 5W-20.

How much oil does a 2002 Honda Accord take?

Capacity depends on the engine: DX, Automatic, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, Automatic, MAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; DX, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 holds 4.6 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA 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, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA 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, F23A1, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA 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; SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Value Package holds 4.5 quarts with filter; VP, BAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; VP, MAXA holds 4.5 quarts with filter.

Can I use synthetic oil in my 2002 Honda Accord?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2002 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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