2011 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, B97A takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, P79A takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the SE, B90A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the SE, M91A takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, B97A: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, P79A: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SE, B90A: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SE, M91A: 0W-20, 4.2 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-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 0W-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 0W-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 0W-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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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, B97A — V6 | API - SAE 0W-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, 3.5 CP3, P79A — V6 | API - SAE 0W-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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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. |
| SE, B90A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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. |
| SE, M91A — In-Line4 | API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.20 QTS. | 4.00 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
2011 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.64 quarts (6.2 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 2011 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Automatic uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z2, Standard uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Automatic uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, 3.5 CS2, J35Z3, Standard uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, B90A uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, B97A uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, P79A uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 0W-20; SE, B90A uses 0W-20; SE, M91A uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2011 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, 2.4 CS1, Standard holds 4.2 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 4.2 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Automatic, M91A holds 4.2 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 2.4 CP2, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, B97A holds 4.5 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, 3.5 CP3, P79A holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B90A holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M91A holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SE, B90A holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SE, M91A holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Honda Accord?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.