The oil filter is located on the underside of the engine; the exact spot depends on which engine your 2013 Accord has—the 2.4-liter four-cylinder or the 3.5-liter V6.
Engine variants and filter location
2.4-liter four-cylinder (K-series)
Where to look and how to access the filter on this engine:
- Location: On the lower side of the engine block, toward the passenger side, near the front of the engine.
- Access: Typically reachable from underneath the vehicle with the undercarriage splash shield removed; you may also need to remove the front splash shield and possibly the wheel well liner.
- Filter type: Usually a cartridge-style filter inside a small housing; the housing cap may require a special socket or tool to loosen.
- Replacement steps: Place a pan to catch oil, loosen and remove the housing cap, replace the cartridge and O-ring, reassemble the housing, and refill oil to the correct level.
In short, for the 2.4L Accord, expect the oil filter to sit on the passenger-side lower block and be accessible from underneath with the shield removed.
3.5-liter V6 (J35)
Where to look and how to access the filter on this engine:
- Location: On the front side of the engine, near the oil pan, typically toward the front-right when viewed from above.
- Access: Often requires removing the undercar shield; may require lifting the vehicle and working from underneath.
- Filter type: Cartridge-style filter inside a compact housing, which may need a specific socket to loosen the cap.
- Replacement steps: Drain excess oil, unscrew the housing cap, replace the cartridge and any O-rings, reseal the housing, and refill oil to the proper level.
For the 3.5L Accord, expect the filter to be on the front side of the engine and accessible from below after shield removal.
Summary
Across the 2013 Honda Accord lineup, the oil filter location depends on the engine. The 2.4L four-cylinder places the filter on the passenger-side lower block, usually accessible from underneath with the shield removed. The 3.5L V6 places the filter on the front side of the engine, typically accessible from beneath after removing the undercar shield. Always consult the service manual for exact location, torque specs, and proper procedure before servicing.