The Location of the Drain Plug on a 2000 Honda Accord

This all means nothing without an oil drain plug.

The 2000 Honda Accord's oil drain plug is probably low on the priority lists of most owners, but it is vital to the car's operation. The oil drain plug is a small, metal hex nut that keeps motor oil from leaking from the Accord's oil pan. It requires no maintenance and only needs replacing if lost or damaged. Locating the oil plug on a 2000 Honda Accord requires no mechanical ability. It does require a willingness to slide underneath the car unless you have access to a hydraulic lift.

Things You'll Need

• Ramps
• Wheel chocks

Instructions

1. Drive the car onto a set of ramps. Shift the car into park and engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.

2. Place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels and slide beneath the front of the car.

3. Look for the oil pan on the front passenger side. The oil pan is a bulbous, chrome object at the right rear of the engine.

4. Locate the drain plug on the oil pan. The drain plug is a hex nut on the lower, rear side of the oil pan.

Tips & Warnings

• Twist the plug counterclockwise to loosen and clockwise to tighten it.

• Do not over-tighten the drain plug to avoid damaging the drain plug gasket which could cause oil leakage.

References

• "Honda Accord 1998-2002: All Models Haynes Repair Manual"; Haynes Publishing; 2003