2003 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2003 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the DX, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the DX, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, BAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, MAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, BAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, MAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- DX, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, BAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, MAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, BAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, MAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA: 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 — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, BAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, MAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, BAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, MAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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Coolant capacity
5.28 quarts (4.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine. Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 gal.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2003 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: DX, Automatic uses 5W-20; DX, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, BAYA uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, MAYA uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, BAYA uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, MAYA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2003 Honda Accord?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: DX, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; DX, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, BAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic, MAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, BAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, MAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, BAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6, MAYA holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2003 Honda Accord?
Most 2003 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 2003 Honda Accord?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2003 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.