How to Replace the Oil Filter in a 2006 Accord

Oil filter and tool

After you have drained the oil from the oil pan while changing the oil in your Honda Accord, you will need to replace the oil filter. The oil filter is located on the driver's side of the oil pan under the Honda Accord. The oil filter is removed from the engine's frame by twisting the oil filter off. The new oil filter is screwed into the same spot as the old oil filter. You will need an oil filter removal tool to remove the filter. You can buy the tool at your local auto parts store.

Things You'll Need

• Oli filter tool
• New oil filter
• New engine oil

Instructions

1. Slip the oil filter tool over the oil filter and twist it in a counter-clockwise motion. Remove the old oil filter from the engine.

2. Pour new engine oil into the new oil filter and rub the new engine oil around the rubber seal on the top of the new oil filter.

3. Insert the new oil filter into the same place as the old oil filter and screw into place. Use the oil filter tool to tighten the new oil filter by twisting the new oil filter in a clockwise motion. Tighten it by hand until it won't tighten any further, then use the oil filter tool to turn it another 1/8 turn.

4. Refill the engine with oil, restart it and visually check around the new filter for leaks.

References

• "Honda Accord 2003-2007 (Haynes Repair Manual)"; Max Haynes; 2009