How to Change Your 2024 Honda Accord 1.5T Oil — DIY Guide
How to Change Your 2024 Honda Accord 1.5T Oil — DIY Guide
I've always liked Honda oil changes because they reward precision instead of brute force. The 2024 Accord 1.5T is the same way. The job is simple, but the details matter: correct oil, correct crush washer, correct fill amount. Ignore those and a 30-minute service turns into an annoying leak or an overfill.
The dealer usually wants around $95-$130 for this one. I can handle it at home for $35-$45 in parts and know the turbo got the right oil.
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| Item | OEM / Spec | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 | OEM spin-on filter |
| Drain plug washer | Honda 94109-14000 | Aluminum crush washer |
| Motor oil | 0W-20 full synthetic | Honda-approved API SP oil |
| Capacity | 3.7 qt (3.5 L) with filter | 1.5L turbocharged L15CA |
| Drain plug torque | 29 lb-ft (39 Nm) | 17mm drain plug |
Additional tools: 17mm socket, oil filter wrench if needed, drain pan, funnel, torque wrench, trim tool for the splash panel clips.
Oil note: The Accord 1.5T uses 0W-20 full synthetic. I don't experiment with heavier oil on small turbo engines. Cold-start oil flow matters more than internet folklore.
Filter note: Honda 15400-PLM-A02 is common, cheap, and easy to find. That's one reason this job is such a good DIY save. There is no reason to pay dealer labor for a filter that costs under ten bucks.
DIY vs. Shop Cost
| Item | DIY Cost | Shop Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 0W-20 full synthetic (4 qt) | $24-$32 | — |
| Honda 15400-PLM-A02 filter | $8-$11 | — |
| Drain plug washer | $1-$2 | — |
| Total parts | ~$33-$45 | — |
| Labor | $0 | $60-$85 |
| Total | ~$33-$45 | $93-$130 |
Step-by-Step Oil Change
1. Warm the Engine Briefly
I idle the Accord for about 5 minutes, then let it sit another few minutes before going underneath. On the 1.5T, warm oil drains better, but the turbo area also holds heat, so I don't rush it.
2. Access the Drain Plug
Raise the front of the car with ramps or a jack and stands. Remove or fold back the lower splash panel section as needed. Honda keeps the access pretty reasonable on this platform.
3. Drain the Old Oil
Put the pan under the oil pan, remove the 17mm drain plug, and let it drain fully. The capacity is only 3.7 quarts, so this is one of the faster oil changes you'll do.
Remove and discard the old 94109-14000 washer. I never reuse Honda washers. They're made to crush once.
4. Replace the Filter
Remove the old 15400-PLM-A02 filter. Wipe the mounting surface clean, make sure the old gasket didn't stay behind, and lightly oil the new filter gasket with fresh 0W-20. Install hand-tight, then another 3/4 turn.
Honda filters usually come off cleanly if the previous installer didn't gorilla-tighten them. If yours fights back, that tells you more about the last oil change than this one.
5. Reinstall the Drain Plug
Install a new 94109-14000 washer on the plug. Thread it in by hand and torque to 29 lb-ft (39 Nm). That number is enough. More wrench is not more quality.
6. Fill with New Oil
I start with 3.4 quarts of 0W-20. Then I start the engine, idle for about a minute, shut it off, wait 5 minutes, and check the dipstick. Top off to the full mark. Final capacity is 3.7 quarts with filter.
This is where people overfill the Accord. Mid-size car outside, small turbo engine inside. Treat the dipstick like the authority.
7. Check for Leaks
Inspect the filter and drain plug area with the engine running. If it stays dry, you're done with the hard part.
8. Reinstall the Splash Panel
Put the lower panel and clips back in place. Missing fasteners always come back as noise.
9. Reset the Maintenance Minder
Use the steering wheel controls and instrument cluster settings to reset the oil life monitor. Honda's menu flow is straightforward on the 11th-gen Accord.
Accord 1.5T Notes I Actually Care About
- Turbo engines punish neglected oil: I don't stretch intervals just because the car still feels fine.
- 3.7 quarts is easy to overshoot: Start low, then top off.
- The washer matters: Tiny part, common leak source, nearly free fix.
If you also own Honda's crossover version of this engine family, the 2023 Honda CR-V 1.5T oil change guide covers the same basic logic in a different chassis. If you want the beginner version of this job first, read how much money you can save doing your own car maintenance and decide how many shop invoices you want to keep funding.
If you want the full maintenance stack for the Accord, not just the oil change, check OwnerDrop's plans.
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