Hi,

I just changed my engine oil yesterday on a Honda 2000 LX. It was my first time to do it myself.

I had the full bucket of the oil (4.4L) and my impression was that I only need 3 to 4 quarts of it. So after draining the old stuff, I put about 3 quarters of the whole bucket. But when I tested the oil level with the dipstick, the level was always below the minimum mark (My car was still on a ramp and I total forgot about that). So I poured the whole bucket of oil (4.4 L) in the engine.

Today, I realized that I've made a mistake and was ready to drain some oil. But when I put my car in a level ground and tested the oil level, the level was just in the middle of the min/max marks.

I have no prior experience of oil change and have no idea how much approximately I should put in. Is 4.4 L of engine oil too much? Would that level do anything harm to the engine? Would appreciate any advise. Thanks.


J. Fernandez

 

I got the answer from other discussion site. My honda accord should take about 4.5 quarts.

 

between 4.5 quarts and 5 quarts for your accord.