2005 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2005 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the DX, Automatic, BCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the DX, Automatic, MCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the DX, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Hybrid takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CM7, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, Automatic, BCLA: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- DX, Automatic, MCLA: 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: 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, BCLA: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA: 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: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 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: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA: 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: 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, BCLA — Sedan,In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Automatic, MCLA — Sedan,In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, Standard — Sedan,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 — Coupe,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 — Coupe,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 — Coupe,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 — Coupe,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, BCLA — Sedan,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, Automatic, MCLA — Sedan,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 — Sedan,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 — Sedan,V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Hybrid — Sedan,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 — Coupe,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 — Coupe,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 — Coupe,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, BCLA — Sedan,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, Automatic, MCLA — Sedan,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 — Sedan,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 — Sedan,V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Accord
2005 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.32 quarts (4.99 L) — HONDA All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2005 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: DX, Automatic, BCLA uses 5W-20; DX, Automatic, MCLA 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 uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.0 CM8, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6 uses 5W-20; Hybrid 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 uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, 3.0 CM6 uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2005 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, Automatic, BCLA holds 4.4 quarts with filter; DX, Automatic, MCLA 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 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, BCLA holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA 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 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Hybrid 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 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, BCLA holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CM5, Automatic, MCLA 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 holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2005 Honda Accord?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2005 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.