Official oil capacity for the 3.5 L V6
The following summary provides the standard capacity and related guidance for this engine:
- Oil capacity with a new filter: 5.5 quarts (5.2 liters).
- Recommended oil grade: 0W-20 (regional availability may cite 5W-20 as an alternative).
- Measurement tip: After changing the oil, run the engine briefly, let it settle, then recheck with the dipstick to confirm the level is between the full marks.
In practice, performing a full change with a new filter should bring you near 5.5 quarts. Always verify the final level after the oil has settled and adjust as needed to stay within the recommended range.
Doing an oil change: a practical guide
If you’re changing the oil yourself, follow these steps to ensure the correct amount is added while keeping the process safe and clean:
- Warm up the engine to operating temperature so the oil drains more completely.
- Safely lift and support the vehicle; place a drain pan beneath the drain plug and remove it to drain the old oil.
- Replace the oil filter with a new one to ensure proper filtration and prevent mismeasurement due to a clogged filter.
- Reinstall the drain plug; pour in about 4.5 quarts to start, then run the engine for a minute and turn it off. Wait a few minutes for the oil to settle, then check the dipstick.
- Top up in small increments up to the total of 5.5 quarts, checking the level on the dipstick and ensuring it sits between the two marks on the full line.
- Run the engine again, check for leaks around the filter and drain plug, and verify the oil level once more after it has settled.
- Dispose of the old oil properly at an authorized recycling facility.
Following these steps helps ensure you reach the correct oil level without overfilling and protects the engine’s lubrication system.
Summary: For a 2013 Honda Accord with a 3.5 L V6, plan to add about 5.5 quarts of engine oil during a full change with a new filter, using 0W-20 oil as recommended. Always confirm the exact capacity listed in your owner’s manual or a Honda service bulletin and verify the final level with the dipstick after the oil has settled.