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Honda Accord 8th Generation

2008–2012 · CP/CS · sedan

Eighth-gen Accord ran 2008 through 2012, grown into a full-size sedan by EPA classification. I4 sedan is chassis CP2, V6 sedan is CP3; coupes are CS1 (I4) and CS2 (V6). I4 cars used the K24Z2/K24Z3 (177-190 hp). V6 cars used the J35Z2/J35Z3 (268-271 hp) with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM).

Watch out: Two issues dominate: VCM on the V6 cars is associated with oil consumption and spark plug fouling (owner-installed VCMuzzler-style disable devices are common), and the 2008-2010 cars were subject to a class-action settlement over premature rear brake wear, sometimes requiring pads and rotors every 15,000-20,000 miles.

What your Accord takes

The parts and fluids that fit this generation. Specs we publish are confirmed against two independent sources; the rest fill in as we verify them.

  • Wiper blades26" driver · 19" passenger✓ VerifiedView
  • Power steering fluidHonda Power Steering Fluid✓ VerifiedView
  • Thermostat2.4L-I4: 172°F · 3.5L-V6: 172°F✓ VerifiedView
  • Oil filterParts in catalogShop
  • Cabin air filterParts in catalogShop
  • BatteryNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Tire sizeNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Engine oilNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Engine air filterNot catalogued yetFind yours
  • Spark plugsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Headlight bulbsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • CoolantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Transmission fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Tire pressureNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Key fob batteryNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Differential fluidNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Serpentine beltNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake padsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Wheel fitmentNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Brake rotorsNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • A/C refrigerantNot catalogued yetFind yours soon
  • Fuel filterNot catalogued yetFind yours soon

Full clubhouse — owner Garage Lineage, common problems, year-by-year notes, and product picks — is on the build list.

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