How to Replace the Oil Pan Gasket in a Honda Accord

Replacing the oil pan gasket in a Honda Accord isn't a job that you will need to do often. However, if you suspect that oil is leaking from the bottom of your car, there's a chance that the oil pan gasket is worn out. Replacing the gasket is a fairly quick job.

Instructions

1

Drive the car up on ramps and put it in park. Block the rear wheels to keep the car from rolling.

2

Get under the car and locate the oil pan near the front of the vehicle. Put a drain pan within easy reach. Use a socket wrench to remove the nut that holds the oil pan to the car. Hold the pan with your other hand so it won't drop when the nut is removed.

3

Slide the drain pan quickly under the oil pan to catch the old oil. Drain as much as possible.

4

Remove the old oil pan gasket very carefully with a thin paint scraper, and then wipe the surface with engine cleaner or solvent.

5

Rub a bit of oil on the sealing surface to promote adhesion, and attach the new gasket securely. Reattach the oil pan to the car with the bolt.

6

Pour fresh oil into the crankcase. Honda Accord cars will require between 5 and 6 qt., so fill it until the crankcase looks full, and then check it with the dipstick to be sure, adding more if necessary. Back the car off the ramps.

7

Put the old oil in a used milk carton and attach the lid securely. Take the oil to a hazardous materials disposal facility, or to a garage.