How much oil does an Accord 1.5T take?

3.7 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change. The 2.0T takes 4.6 quarts; the 2.4L (2015–2017) takes 4.4 quarts.

What transmission fluid does the Accord take?

CVT models: Honda HCF-2 only. The 2.0T's 10-speed: Honda ATF Type 3.1. The hybrid e-CVT has its own (Type 3.1 family) service — three different fluids across the lineup, zero interchangeability.

Does the hybrid Accord need different oil?

Same 0W-20, slightly different fill (3.7–4.0 quarts depending on generation — check your manual). The procedure difference is making sure the engine is warm, since it spends much of its life off.

Why does Honda insist on brake fluid every 3 years?

Brake fluid absorbs water regardless of miles. Honda makes it a hard calendar item — cheap to do, and it keeps ABS hardware alive. Worth honoring.

2015–2024 Honda Accord Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs

Quick answer

The Accord 1.5L Turbo takes 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic with a filter change; the 2.0L Turbo takes 4.6 quarts; the 2015–2017 2.4L takes 4.4 quarts; hybrids take 3.7–4.0 quarts of 0W-20. All use the same Honda filter and a fresh 14mm crush washer.

Compiled from Honda owner's manuals for the 2015–2024 Accord. Same family rules as the Civic/CR-V: 0W-20 everywhere, HCF-2 only in CVTs, crush washer every change, Maintenance Minder sets cadence. The 2.0T's 10-speed automatic uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 — a third fluid in the Honda alphabet; don't let it near a CVT.

1.5L Turbo (L15BE, 2018–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	3.7 qt (3.5 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20 full synthetic
Oil filter	Honda 15400-PLM-A02
CVT — drain & refill	≈3.7 qt (3.5 L) — Honda HCF-2 ONLY
Coolant (engine)	≈5.5 qt (5.2 L) — Honda Type 2 (blue)

2.0L Turbo (K20C4, 2018–2022)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.6 qt (4.4 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20
Oil filter	Honda 15400-PLM-A02
Automatic, 10-speed — drain & refill	≈3.3 qt (3.1 L) — Honda ATF Type 3.1
Coolant (engine)	≈6.0 qt (5.7 L) — Honda Type 2

2.4L 4-cyl (K24W, 2015–2017)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	4.4 qt (4.2 L)
Oil viscosity	0W-20
Oil filter	Honda 15400-PLM-A02
CVT — drain & refill	≈3.7 qt (3.5 L) — Honda HCF-2
Coolant (engine)	≈6.9 qt (6.5 L) — Honda Type 2

2.0L Hybrid (LFA/LFB, 2015–2024)

Specification	Capacity / type
Engine oil — with filter	3.7–4.0 qt (3.5–3.8 L — verify year)
Oil viscosity	0W-20
Oil filter	Honda 15400-PLM-A02
e-CVT (direct drive)	Per dealer procedure — Honda ATF Type 3.1 (verify year)
Coolant (engine)	Engine + power-unit loops — Honda Type 2 in both

Oil drain plug torque: 30 lb-ft (41 N·m) — verify per year

Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.

Quick reference

Battery group size	51R (1.5T) / 47-H5 (2.0T) — verify per build
Wiper blades (driver / passenger)	26" / 19"
Common factory tire sizes	225/50R17 · 235/40R19 (per trim)
Lug nut torque	80 lb-ft (108 N·m)
Spark plugs / gap	NGK/Denso iridium · gap ≈0.028–0.031" per engine (verify)

Maintenance schedule highlights

Item	Interval
Engine oil & filter	Per Maintenance Minder, typically 7,500–10,000 mi
Tire rotation	Every 5,000–7,500 mi
CVT / 10AT fluid	CVT: 25,000–35,000 mi insurance; 10AT: Minder code 3
Engine air filter	Every 30,000 mi
Spark plugs	Every 100,000 mi
Brake fluid	Every 3 years (Honda's firm rule)

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Set up

Warm engine, level ground; sedans appreciate ramps. Hybrid: ensure the engine has run enough to be warm before draining.
2 Drain

17mm plug, fresh crush washer — the cheapest insurance in the Honda catalog.
3 Filter and refill

Spin-on filter, gasket oiled, hand-tight + 3/4. Refill per your engine's table; the 1.5T's small 3.7-quart fill punishes overfilling.
4 Verify and reset

Run, check, settle, dipstick. Reset the Minder through the instrument cluster or Settings screen, depending on year.

Common problems on this vehicle

1.5T fuel dilution

The family trait: short cold trips raise the oil level with gasoline. Watch the dipstick, run the software updates, change early when the level climbs or smells of fuel.

Related code: P0300

Starter failures (2018–2020 2.0T/1.5T)

Slow cranking or intermittent no-crank on 10th-gen cars became common enough for extended-warranty attention in some regions. A no-crank with a healthy battery on these years points at the starter earlier than usual.

10AT shift refinement (early 2018s)

Early 10-speeds clunked and hunted; successive software calibrations largely fixed them. If a 2018–2019 2.0T shifts harshly, verify the trans software level before fluid or hardware.

Codes this vehicle is known for

Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.

Open recalls

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

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Frequently asked questions

How much oil does an Accord 1.5T take?: 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 with a filter change. The 2.0T takes 4.6 quarts; the 2.4L (2015–2017) takes 4.4 quarts.
What transmission fluid does the Accord take?: CVT models: Honda HCF-2 only. The 2.0T's 10-speed: Honda ATF Type 3.1. The hybrid e-CVT has its own (Type 3.1 family) service — three different fluids across the lineup, zero interchangeability.
Does the hybrid Accord need different oil?: Same 0W-20, slightly different fill (3.7–4.0 quarts depending on generation — check your manual). The procedure difference is making sure the engine is warm, since it spends much of its life off.
Why does Honda insist on brake fluid every 3 years?: Brake fluid absorbs water regardless of miles. Honda makes it a hard calendar item — cheap to do, and it keeps ABS hardware alive. Worth honoring.
What's the lug nut torque?: 80 lb-ft in a star pattern.