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 qt with filter); the DX, Automatic, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the DX, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Value Package takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the VP, BAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the VP, MAXA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, Automatic, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, Automatic, MAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- DX, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA: 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, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA: 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, F23A1, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA: 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
- SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Value Package: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- VP, BAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- VP, MAXA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, Automatic, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Automatic, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG6, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A1, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.3 CG3, F23A4, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CG2 — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Automatic, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.3 CG5, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CG1 — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 2D Coupe, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 2D Coupe, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| SE, 4D Sedan, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Value Package | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Value Package — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| VP, BAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| VP, BAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| VP, MAXA | API - SAE 5W-20 | — | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| VP, MAXA — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | — | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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Coolant capacity
5.72 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.
What is the oil capacity of a 2002 Honda Accord?
Oil 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.
How often should I change the oil in my 2002 Honda Accord?
Most 2002 Honda Accord owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Honda recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
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.