2013-2017 Honda Accord i4 Oil Change & Maintenance Light Reset DIY

Hand tighten filter and tighten drain plug 36 pound feet of torque or 1/4 turn after hand tightened. Parts listed below:
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Torque wrench: amzn.to/2GSgIeQ
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[@kerenkares6109]

Video with clear step by step instructions, no yapping,no cheeeezy techno music. you young man get 5 gold stars, 2 thumbs up, and lot's of high 5's!!!!

[@BigBrownTruck01]

I can’t believe how perfect this video is. Thank you. Like my step dad used to say, “keep it simple, stupid”.

[@michaelopry3456]

I wanted to inform you that on May 6th, 2017, you won the internet that day for this video. BRAVO good sir!

[@daegunbong8487]

please don't stop making videos. these are so helpful.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Thanks brother! Be sure to subscribe for more videos :)

[@KyeshaQueen]

Yes! Straight to the point and every single step was included 😍

[@Raorl173]

Thank you for making a clean video, no talking or explaining every movement needed. Thank again

[@lalakersfan88]

wow thanks! This is the most right to the point oil change video for Accords!

[@giovannicatalanjr.6167]

I’m subscribing lol I love how you didn’t talk and we still understood the step by step process

[@onlysecondbest87]

I appreciate the brevity of this video, thank you!

[@ericalcazar6137]

Great video very professional oil change and great to learn how to do a oil change on my 2016 Honda Accord

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

Great video. I've been changing oil in my various cars for years and I learned a couple of tips from you today. Academy AwRd NoMiNation for YOU ! 😃👍

[@1VaDude]

Very useful video! I have a 2018 Accord and have changed the oil in it - and am going to do my son's 2013 Accord this afternoon. Thanks for posting this!!

[@1VaDude]

After changing the oil in my son's 2013 Accord [2.4L four-cylinder engine], I realized two things. First, his car does not have the thin aluminum skid plate that later models have. Second, although the listed oil capacity is 4.4 quarts, it had FIVE QUARTS in the crankcase when I drained it and it took FIVE QUARTS of new oil to reach the "full" mark on the dipstick.

[@MrRangerZr1]

It depends on the level of the car and oil temp. If it's on ramps, more oil will drain. My accord always take 5 quarts.

[@CR1257]

Thanks for making this video.

[@aehmerchant]

Great instructional video!

[@LG-ig2ky]

great video. for all accord owners. don't forget air filter and cabin filter as well.

[@Freerydah73]

leonid guryevskiy How often do you change the air filter and cabin air filter? What is the interval?

[@shaggydawg5419]

maintenance minder (alphanumeric codes) will tell you when to change them.

[@MrRasgabriel]

Thanks for the help!

[@MrRangerZr1]

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[@siklstreet]

What ramps are you using?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Rhino ramps. Link above.

[@germanramirez6330]

Did you also have a breaker bar?

[@FloridaSunMitochondria]

Did you use a torque wrench? What is the torque setting? Thanks.

[@MrRangerZr1]

@@FloridaSunMitochondria Like 30 lbf.ft

[@davegavin3203]

As with other comments, very good.

[@TheRichardF10]

Excellent choice of oil.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yes sir!

[@10di_livefree]

Jesus knows I’ve been looking for you. Thanks for posting this. I do a lot of driving for my job. And to be able to do the DIY projects means I save a lot than going to a mechanic. Thanks a few hundred bucks. Do you have any more, for disc pad and rotors... cabin filters, fuel filters, etc.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yes sir this the channel you need scroll through the videos. If you don’t see anything or need more info dm on twitter or leave a comment on youtube

[@559prerunners9]

Good job

[@josephruizdepaz5061]

Why is this satisfying???

[@chuckschillingvideos]

By the way, nice job in not getting your hand and forearm drenched in dirty oil during this. I've never been able to do an oil change without winding up looking like I took a swim in an oil pond.

[@MrRangerZr1]

The trick is to hold pressure on the drain plug until it screws out completely, then you quickly move the bolt to let the oil drain. Watch the video again, you'll get the idea.

[@rickshaw6198]

lol, that's funny! i created an oil pond one time..i had a 69 camaro and an old corvette and kept filters for both on the shelf. The rubber O rings were slightly different sizes...different enough that i grabbed the wrong filter for an oil change on the corvette, changed it, started it then looked under to see if it was leaking...and immediately saw that i had dumped 5 quarts of oil out onto my driveway. Just so happens that particular oil change had a quart of slick 50 in it too, so that was about 50 dollars worth of oil on my driveway...an oil pond.

Very good!

[@ryan24a73]

Thanks i need to do this with my dad

[@losxlakers]

Nice! I wanted to see how many quarts needed to be put in. Thanks!

[@josuepineda44]

Nice 👍

[@tylerkimdura6690]

Thanks

[@zadeanrobinson1608]

thank you

[@MrRangerZr1]

You're welcome

[@coolbreeze4395]

Quick question, why did you put oil in the oil filter before screwing it in and just about how much did you put? Thank you 🙏

[@MrRangerZr1]

To prime it. Honestly, just lube the gasket and screw it on.

[@germanramirez6330]

What do you think about the manual book saying that oil that isn’t from Honda will adversely affect durability and performance? Something about additives.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Engine oil you can use any good oil but for ATF, brake, powersteering, etc fluids, you should use OEM honda fluid.

[@stevenlyons1154]

Hey i have a 2013 Honda Accord ex-L and when i use my A/C puddles of water form in my back passenger seat floor .. is there any way u can do a video showing how to unclog the A/c drain ?

[@MrRangerZr1]

You have to find the A/C drain tube and spray compressed air in the line, that will flush out the line. Sure, I can do a video.

[@edubb2491]

How nnthebhell does water get to ur backseat due to a/c plug?

[@mmz77]

Did you notice that it takes more oil than what the manual said to bring it up to full? I normally add almost 5qts.

[@MrRangerZr1]

I kinda noticed it. It almost took 5 quarts if I rememeber correctly. Always check the level in the morning before you start the car.

[@lini_x_boy]

mmz77 I thought I was crazy...I have 2 accords and I'm adding 4.5 to 5 quarts my self

[@1VaDude]

I changed the oil in my son's 2013 Accord yesterday and it took FIVE QUARTS to get the oil level to the "full" mark on the dipstick - although the listed capacity is 4.4 quarts. My 2018 Honda is supposed to take 3.6 quarts [I think], but I had to put in FOUR QUARTS to reach the "full" mark. Weird.

[@myyube81]

Hey that metal cover you put at the end of the video, did that come the car? My 2013 doesn't have it?

[@MrRangerZr1]

2013-2015 accords don't have it. 2016-2017 only has it.

[@janierss6105]

I lost the screws that hold the aluminum part and I would like to know where to buy them. Can someone help me?

[@thestoryends02]

Janier Sanchez Santana go to a honda dealership parts department they have them

[@oochiewally2783]

call Honda and ask them

[@mikeflix1598]

Cannot get my oil cap off, was stuck tight. Will try again.

[@MrRangerZr1]

No reason it should be that tight. Hit it with a wrench or something.

[@paulisrealll]

What does the A and B mean on the oil life percentage?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Its codes for different services. Example: techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/OM/NV0707/NV0707G00016A.pdf Each car may have different service items so check your owner's manual.

[@bigboy1503able]

I have a ? If you at 10% oil life and you go add at least have a quart bottle of oil, and you reset your oil life. Would the percentage go up a little more?

[@MrRangerZr1]

No it doesn't work like that. The car tells you the oil *life*, NOT level. Change the oil when the cars tells you.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

You seem to have a fundamental misunderstanding of what the oil life function is/does. It does not deal with oil level, nor does it have any sort of sensor which allows it to actually assess the remaining useful life of the oil in your crankcase. It's nothing more nor less than a rev counter. Once you reset it, it counts the number of revs your engine has run against some predetermined value to come up with a % of oil life remaining. It has no way of knowing or adjusting this percentage for driving conditions, your style of driving, etc. It's strictly mechanical.

[@edubb2491]

@@chuckschillingvideos wouldnt that be awsome tho if it could tell u how many more protective molecules it has left..lol

[@georgelhernandez422]

Is it okay to use full synthetic oil on honda Accord 2017 coupe 4 cylinder 2.4L 0w-20 ?

[@MrRangerZr1]

yes

[@germanramirez8403]

How do you check the oil? It mentions that you have to warm up the engine, turn off, and wait 5 minutes to check the level. Thanks.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Check it first thing in the morning.

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

False. You want to check the dip stick after all the oil has had a chance to settle back down into the oil pan. So like AFTER the car has been sitting a long time and has cooled down. 1st thing in the morning is a convenient time BEFORE you start the engine.

[@csq678]

Very useful video! Is this a 2017 model?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Thanks! Yes it is!

[@csq678]

MrRangerZr1 Good! I have a 2017 as well. Just had my first oil change at the shop, but will probably do it on my own next time for the first time. Will just follow your video. 😀

[@TonyhatesLego11031people]

Do you know where to buy the undercarriage shield ? On my car the shield is all bent🤦‍♂️

[@MrRangerZr1]

74112-T2F-A01 Says it's discontinued...if so, get one from a parts car.

[@matthewsequoyah2665]

From Honda. Shop online because prices can vary significantly for new factory parts from state to state dealerships. Or go to to a foreign cars salvage yard. It pays to shop around though, my local junk yard wanted more money for an ugly, used oil pan for my 1993 Accord, than buying brand new from an online Honda dealership !

[@josealcala6103]

What is the torque spec for the oil drain plug with the plastic washer?? Is it 30 lbs??

[@MrRangerZr1]

There shouldn't be any plastic washer

[@sunjoomoontube]

Do you have the part number for the metal under cover? Can not seem to find that for some reason.

[@MrRangerZr1]

74112-T2F-A01

[@sunjoomoontube]

@@MrRangerZr1 Many thanks. I needed one. A big fan of your contents, from Seoul

[@AntLive29]

My V6 Touring does not has that aluminum skid plate

[@MrRangerZr1]

2016-2017 i4 had them. V6 does not because of the size of the motor.

[@GenGeorgeWashington]

Do you have to change out the drain plug washer?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yes.

[@edubb2491]

@@MrRangerZr1 jus curiousi know its not a big deal..how come u have to use a differ crush washer each time..cause of heat? Thank you

[@aztlanmora]

I didn't know I had to add oil into the oil filter. How much oil should I add inside the oil filter before I instal it?

[@MrRangerZr1]

You don't have to, just a preference. Add oil until half of the oil filter is full.

[@soulassassin2424]

Not a necessity. Oil will circulate in there anyway.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Right, but on initial start up it will run dry for a few seconds.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@MrRangerZr1 Not necessarily. Many cars engage the oil pump briefly prior to actually sending power to the starter.

[@1VaDude]

I do not believe that to be necessary and never fill the filter, especially when they are mounted sideways (as with many Nissans). One or two seconds of a "dry" filter will not do any harm, especially with a warm engine. You should ALWAYS dab some oil on the new filter's rubber gasket, however......and be sure the old filter's gasket comes off when you remove it and is NOT stuck on the engine. [That happened to me once & I would not wish it on anyone.]

[@Freerydah73]

What size is the bolt on this one? Thanks.

[@MrRangerZr1]

17mm

[@zanec3272]

Those the drain plug need the Washer . .mines didnt come off wit one shud I get a new one .although it neva had leakin problems .

[@cardo1111]

Is that metal under shield a mod?

[@MrRangerZr1]

No bro honda put that annoyance there lol

[@cardo1111]

Enjoy your vids and thanks for the response. I have a 2014 Accord with the I4 engine and do not have this shield. One less step when I do my oil change. 👍🏽

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yep the 2016-2017 has the metal shield.

[@ToddMirzaian]

My girlfriend had been taking her 2016 Accord Sport for oil changes - When I did it for her - I noticed one of metal flathead screw retainers and none of plastic clips were remaining so it was literally only held on with three of the metal screw retainers. Any idea what Honda calls them? Looking like I may have to go to a dealer to get replacements. I hate to think of paying $40.00 bucks or more for three pretty crappy designed light metal retaining screws.

[@Vntichrist]

Todd Mirzaian advanced auto has them

[@VinhNguyen-jr1wj]

where can i buy the washer for the engine oil???

[@MrRangerZr1]

Dealership, online, autostore etc.

[@rawrrslol]

What size is the washer? And the filter?

[@MrRangerZr1]

14mm. Filter is your choice, I use Bosch D3323.

[@krismalone578]

First time car owner, and really don't know a lot about cars. :/ How often you get your oil change? When you do know when to change it? My dad says it depends on the mileage on my car (?) Right now I'm at 4600 miles.

[@MrRangerZr1]

With modern cars, you change the oil when the car says to do so. Mileage may vary on your driving conditions.

[@bigabescanal2799]

Mine usually goes about 6k using mobil 1.

[@shaggydawg5419]

It depends on how you drive and weather condition as well. I get about 5000 miles before oil life drops to 15%. I drive on local streets Monday thru Friday (a total of 10 mile a day to commute to/from work) + occasional freeway driving on the weekends. My co-workers who live 40+ miles from workplace and have to drive 100 miles a day on the freeways can get close to 10,000 miles before the car tells them to change oil. I'd say anywhere between 5000 to 10,000 should be normal interval unless your driving condition is much worse.

[@dbluehorsedeboe5567]

What state are you in? I have a 2013 civic, what do you recommend at 60,000 miles?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Honestly you don't need anything done if you were up to date on the maintenance items. What have you done so far for maintenance?

[@dbluehorsedeboe5567]

All fluids changed at mileage recommended miles. How often for a tune up? . Owners manual does not have schedule maintenance guide,

[@MrRangerZr1]

You don't need tune ups if you do regular maintenance. Just keep on following the car's maintenance minder.

[@bigabescanal2799]

Make sure you do the cvt fluid. I've heard too many bad things about cvts so I changed it every 25k.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@dbluehorsedeboe5567 Tuneups are pretty much a thing of the past. You may or may not need to change the spark plugs at about 100k miles (probably you won't need to).

[@apolinarcruz3475]

why do we hv to change the washer in the drain plug?? help

[@MrRangerZr1]

No leaks

[@22CobraKing]

apolinar cruz because the bolt sort of smashed the washer so that it can have a tight fit, so that's why you need a new one to prevent leaks. Old one wears if you keep on using the same one

[@chuckschillingvideos]

It's called a crush washer - it's intended to provide the best possible seal but cannot be reused. Just get a bag of them from the dealer.

[@Eric-vn9sm]

Good to change it at 10% or 5%?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Doesn't matter

[@soulassassin2424]

Before oil life % was invented, a good rule of thumb was to change it every 3,000 miles. I have a feeling i will be changing oil on this particular car before it even gets to 10%.

[@shaggydawg5419]

3000 miles oil change intervals only hurts your bank account but hey if you don't mind wasting money, you can do it every 1000 miles.

[@stuna101a]

With certain synthetic you can go every 20K miles, look it up and check the literature for more info. My 2010 VW GTI was a factory recommended oil change at 15K miles

[@BobG127]

@@shaggydawg5419 Read an article many years ago about a man in Madison, Wisconsin who drove a 1950- something ('59?) Caddy as a taxi. Had almost a million miles on it and the reporter said it ran like a new car. Owner said no internal work had ever been done to the engine. He credited it all to changing the oil every 1,500 miles, filter once every 3,000. miles. Never gave the oil a chance to get DIRTY, let alone lose viscosity. If you're always running brand new, clean oil, you're bound to get less wear. All those oil changes cost a lot less than replacing the car a few times.

[@djdeito7228]

i noticed you removed the old oil filter with your hand and installed the new oil filter with your hand. Why would i need the oil filter wrench?

[@MrRangerZr1]

If it's stuck on there

[@djdeito7228]

@@MrRangerZr1 which means i don't really need the Honda oil filter wrench and i can use an aftermarket wrench instead.

[@MrRangerZr1]

Yes like the one linked in the description. That can be used on any size filter.

[@carlossantillan2927]

How many 1/4 do u put in??

[@MrRangerZr1]

About 4.5 quarts

[@godsfavoritedaughter4147]

I put to much oil in my car. I took it to have a oil change the next day. The diagnosis said every this was ok but the mechanic I need to watch it for two weeks, I may had a bad motor now. What do you think. I have the same car but it's a 2013.?

[@MrRangerZr1]

First of all, how much did you overfill?

[@oochiewally2783]

huh too much oil wont kill your car...its transmssion fluid that you have to worry about overfilling

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@oochiewally2783 Yup. I wouldn't worry about it.

[@strikegoldshave]

How many lbs torque

[@MrRangerZr1]

30. Use a new washer.

[@billymendoza7202]

How often should one do this my guy?

[@MrRangerZr1]

Whenever the cars tell you to.

[@makeit.primetime99]

usually 5000 miles * haha

[@mikeboeing8188]

Is this 2.0 or 2.4L engine ?

[@MrRangerZr1]

2.4

[@mikeboeing8188]

MrRangerZr1 Thank you.

[@MrRangerZr1]

You're welcome

[@Freerydah73]

Aren’t we supposed to torque spec the engine oil bolt and filter?

[@MrRangerZr1]

36 foot pounds of torque for the drain bolt and hand tighten for the filter.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Only if you are excessively anal. Once you do an oil change or two, it's easy to know when the plug is tight enough. As for the filter, hand tight is all that's needed.

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

Everyone take notes on how to make instruction videos

[@jogmas12]

Why Honda put an engine cover on the bottom? That cover makes the engine compartment hotter because heat can’t dissipate and this means is plastic parts installed in and around the engine will dry up and become brittle much sooner.. My 2004 accord has no such non sense.

[@MrRangerZr1]

For aerodynamic reasons. It doesn't hold heat.

[@jogmas12]

MrRangerZr1 how you know it don’t? Look at a Scotty Kilmer video on KZbin and he will say the same thing I said. He been a mechanic for 52 years.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@jogmas12 Heat rises, it doesn't sink.

[@jogmas12]

Ryan Littleton with the engine hood that heat gonna stay put. If the engine bay is open on the bottom with the car zipping down the highway the heat gonna escape from the bottom.

[@ryanlittleton5615]

@@jogmas12 I'm telling you it's fine. And besides it's not completely covered, not that it would cause a problem anyway. You don't really know a whole lot about cars do you?