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These step-by-step instructions and video detail how to replace the oil filter in a 2006 Honda Accord LX and will be similar for most Accord models from 2003 to 2007 equipped with a 2.4L engine, but be sure to consult your owner’s manual for maintenance specifics. ** Regularly changing the oil and replacing the oil filter helps ensure you have clean, filtered oil to lubricate and cool vehicle’s engine components. Dirty oil, low oil levels, and a clogged oil filter can all contribute to engine damage or wear. Your 2003-2007 Honda Accord’s owner's manual includes service interval information, but if you notice lessened engine performance, engine noise, oil discoloration, or oil degradation, more frequent oil changes may be required to prevent further engine damage. Maintain a healthy, well-running engine with regular oil changes and our step-by-step instructions tailored for your 2003-2007 Honda Accord.

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Your Honda Accord’s oil filter traps contaminants in motor oil before it’s circulated throughout your car’s engine. Performing oil changes on your 2003-2007 Honda Accord, as well as replacing the oil filter, is a routine car maintenance task that can extend your vehicle’s engine life and improve overall performance. Contaminated, dirty oil or a clogged oil filter may cause metallic or ticking sounds coming from the engine, decreased engine performance, or if not addressed, severe engine damage or seizing. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend oil change intervals of between 3,000 to 5,000 miles, but your Accord’s owners manual will provide the manufacturer’s recommended interval. Our instructions and step-by-step video can help you perform an oil and oil filter change on your 2003-2007 Honda Accord to maintain routine car maintenance and keep your vehicle running its best.

In three images, a Honda Accord sits parked, the hood is popped and jacked up safely.

Step 1: Prepare Your Honda

Park on a level surface and open the hood. Chock the rear wheels then lift and support the front end of the car using a jack and jack stands.

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Our expert locates the oil fill cap and positions the oil drain pan under the Honda.

Step 2: Place Your Oil Drain Pan

Find the oil fill cap and remove it. Locate the oil pan and place your drain pan under the oil drain plug.

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Gloved hands remove the drain plug and oil drains from the Honda.

Step 3: Remove the Oil Drain Plug

Use a ratchet and 17mm socket to loosen the drain plug. Remove the drain plug the rest of the way by hand and let the oil drain. Once the oil slows to a drip, use your filter wrench to loosen the oil filter, which is directly above the drain port on the oil pan.

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Gloved hands remove a blue oil filter from the Honda Accord.

Step 4: Remove the Old Oil Filter

Remove the filter the rest of the way by hand and let any oil left in the filter run out into your drain pan. Make sure the old filter gasket came off the block with the filter. Once all the oil has drained, use a shop towel or rag to clean the filter mounting area, drain plug, and drain port.

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In two images, gloved hands threading a new crush washer on the Honda’s drain plug and also using a torque wrench and socket to tighten it.

Step 5: Install A New Crush Washer

Install a new crush washer on your drain plug, and thread it into the port by hand. Use a torque wrench and 17mm socket to tighten the drain plug to 33 foot-pounds.

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In two images, our expert lubricates the o-ring for the new oil filter and installs into the vehicle.

Step 6: Install Your New Oil Filter

Use some fresh engine oil to lubricate the O-ring on your new oil filter. Spin the filter on by hand until the seal lightly seats against the block. Once it’s lightly seated, give the filter three-quarters of a turn to secure it.

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Our expert pours fresh oil into the Honda’s engine bay and tightens the oil plug.

Step 7: Add Fresh Motor Oil

With the drain plug and filter secure, return to the engine bay. Add 4.4 quarts of 5W-20 motor oil. Once the oil is refilled, replace the oil fill cap.

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Our expert removes the oil drain pan and removed the jack stands.

Remove the drain pan from underneath the car. Remove the jack stands, lower the front end and remove the wheel chocks.

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Our expert checks the fluid levels to make sure the oil level is in a safe range.

Step 8: Check Your Fluids

Find the oil dipstick, remove it and use a shop towel or rag to wipe it off. Insert the dipstick again, and check it to make sure the oil level is within the safe operating range indicated on the dipstick.

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With the hood still propped, our expert starts the vehicle to warm it up and checks underneath the vehicle for leaks. Then, they check the oil levels again.

Step 9: Start Your Vehicle

Before closing the hood, start the car and let it run until it’s warm. Check under the front end for any leaks. Turn the engine off and use the dipstick to check the oil level once more. If everything looks good, close the hood.

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Our expert presses the odometer knob to reset the oil percentage reading.

Step 10: Turn Off Your Maintenance Light

To reset the oil percentage reading and turn off the maintenance light, turn your key to the ON position. Press the Select/Reset or Trip Odometer knob repeatedly until the oil life percentage is displayed.

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After following the previous steps, the oil life percentage has reset to 100%.

Press and hold the knob for about ten seconds until the display starts to blink. Take your finger off the knob, then press and hold it again for about five seconds. The maintenance light should go out, and oil life should reset to 100%.

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These step-by-step instructions and video detail how to replace the oil filter in a 2006 Honda Accord LX, and will be similar for most Accord models from 2003 to 2007 equipped with a 2.4L engine, but be sure to consult your owner’s manual for maintenance specifics. ** Regularly changing the oil and replacing the oil filter helps ensure you have clean, filtered oil to lubricate and cool vehicle’s engine components. Dirty oil, low oil levels, and a clogged oil filter can all contribute to engine damage or wear. Your 2003-2007 Honda Accord’s owners manual includes service interval information, but if you notice lessened engine performance, engine noise, oil discoloration, or oil degradation, more frequent oil changes may be required to prevent further engine damage. Maintain a healthy, well-running engine with regular oil changes and our step-by-step instructions tailored for your 2003-2007 Honda Accord.

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