2016 Honda Accord Oil Type & Capacity
The 2016 Honda Accord oil type depends on the engine: the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the 2.4L takes 0W-20 (4.4 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 EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX-S, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX-S, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the LX, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic CVT Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Touring, 2D Coupe takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Touring, 4D Sedan takes 0W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- 2.4L: 0W-20, 4.4 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
- EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX-S, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX-S, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- LX, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic CVT Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Touring, 2D Coupe: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Touring, 4D Sedan: 0W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| 2.4L — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| 3.5L — 3.5L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LX-S, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LX-S, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LX, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LX, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Automatic CVT Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Sport, Standard Trans — 2.4L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 2D Coupe — 3.5L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Touring, 4D Sedan — 3.5L Eng | Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API premium grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.50 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Accord
2016 Honda Accord factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.66 quarts (6.28 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.17 US gal. 0.68 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2016 Honda Accord take?
It depends on the engine: 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; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; LX-S, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; LX-S, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; LX, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; LX, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, Automatic CVT Trans uses 0W-20; Sport, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Touring, 2D Coupe uses 0W-20; Touring, 4D Sedan uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2016 Honda Accord take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 2.4L holds 4.4 quarts with filter; 2.4L holds 4.4 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; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX-S, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX-S, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; LX, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic CVT Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard Trans holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Touring, 2D Coupe holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Touring, 4D Sedan holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2016 Honda Accord?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2016 Honda Accord. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.