2012 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the 3.5L takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter); the SE takes 0W-20 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- 3.5L: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SE: 0W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L — 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. |
| 2.4L — 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. |
| 2.4L — 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. |
| 2.4L — 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. |
| 3.5L — 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. |
| 3.5L — 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. |
| 3.5L — 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 Trans — 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 Trans — 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 Trans — 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 Trans — 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 — 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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2012 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 2012 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 2.4L uses 0W-20; 3.5L uses 0W-20; 3.5L uses 0W-20; 3.5L uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; SE uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.2 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; 3.5L holds 4.5 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SE holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Honda Accord?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.