2010 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3 takes 5W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3: 5W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3 — V6 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Standard — In-Line4 | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Accord
2010 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.56 quarts (5.9 L) — HONDA Long-life 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 2010 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3 uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2010 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3 holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.4 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2010 Honda Accord?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.