Honda Accord lug nut torque by year
The Accord is 80 ft-lb (108 N·m, 11 kgf·m) in the 2017 9th-generation sedan manual (4-cylinder and V6) and the 2019 10th-generation manual. Those are the only Accord manuals we have read so far. The drain bolt differs by engine: the 2017 manual gives 30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m) for the 4-cylinder and 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m) for the V6.
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Key takeaways
Honda Accord lug nut torque by year
| Model years | Variant | Torque | Stud | Owner’s manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20179th gen (CR) 2013-17 | sedan (4-cyl and V6) | 80 ft-lb108 N·m | – | Page p.571 / printed p.569 'Changing a Flat Tire'“Wheel nut torque: 80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)” |
| 201910th gen (CV) 2018-22 | all | 80 ft-lb108 N·m | – | Page p.671 'Changing a Flat Tire'“Wheel nut torque: 80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)” |
Values as printed in the manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the year shown, not converted. Years between two checked manuals of the same generation are assumed to share the value. Open a row to read the exact wording.
Honda Accord oil drain plug torque
| Model years | Engine | Torque | Manual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20179th gen (CR) 2013-17 | 4-cylinder | 30 ft-lb40 N·m | p.528 / printed p.526 'Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter'1 |
| 20179th gen (CR) 2013-17 | 6-cylinder | 29 ft-lb39 N·m | p.528 / printed p.526 'Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter'1 |
| 201910th gen (CV) 2018-22 | all | 30 ft-lb40 N·m | p.626 'Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter'2 |
What the manuals show
- 9th generation (2013–2017): the 2017 Accord Sedan manual, covering 4-cylinder and V6 models, gives “Wheel nut torque: 80 lbf∙ft (108 N∙m, 11 kgf∙m)” 1.
- 10th generation (2018–2022): the 2019 Accord manual prints the same value 2.
That is the same 80 lbf∙ft that Honda prints for the Civic and CR-V. Engine size does not change the Accord’s wheel torque in the 2017 manual, which covers both engines with one figure.
Honda’s flat-tire pages give no re-torque mileage and say nothing about lubricated threads. They do warn: “Do not over tighten the wheel nuts by applying extra torque using your foot or a pipe” 2. Tighten in a crisscross pattern and finish with a torque wrench (lug nut tightening guide).
Oil drain bolt
The drain bolt is where the Accord splits by engine. The 2017 manual prints two values stacked beside “4-cylinder models” and “6-cylinder models” labels: “Tightening torque: 30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m) 29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)” 1. We assign 30 lbf∙ft to the 4-cylinder and 29 lbf∙ft to the V6 by the layout order. The V6 Pilot also prints 29 lbf∙ft, which supports that reading, but treat the mapping as inferred. The 2019 manual gives one value, 30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m), with “Put a new washer on the drain bolt” 2. See the drain-plug table above and the oil drain plug torque page.
Years we have not checked
We have not found the 7th-generation (2003–2007) or 8th-generation (2008–2012) owner’s manuals on Honda’s technical site. The 2013–2015 manuals are not there either. A 2016 manual exists, but we read only 2017. We have also not found a manual for the 2023-and-later 11th generation, and we did not check the Accord Hybrid and Coupe manuals. Until we read those manuals, we publish no value for those years. No Accord owner’s manual gives a brake caliper torque.
Sources
- 1Honda, 2017 Accord Sedan Owner's ManualChecked 21 Oct 2026
- 2Honda, 2019 Accord Owner's ManualChecked 21 Oct 2026
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Related
- HondaHonda lug nut torque chart: CR-V, Civic and Accord at 80 lbf·ft (108 N·m), the 2016–2022 Pilot at 94 lbf·ft (127 N·m), plus oil drain bolt values.
- Oil drain plug torqueOil drain plug torque for the vehicles whose owner’s manuals publish it, Honda and Nissan, quoted with the page, plus how to avoid stripping a drain pan.
- Toyota CamryToyota Camry lug nut torque by year: 76 ft-lb (103 N·m) from 2005 through the 2018–2024 XV70, and 77 ft-lb in the 2000–2003 manuals, from Toyota manuals.
- Nissan AltimaNissan Altima lug nut torque: 83 ft-lb (113 N·m) in every Nissan manual checked from 2013 to 2025, plus the oil drain plug torque by year.