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Honda 0W-20 Oil Change Kit - K-Series & Modern Honda/Acura
Everything you need for an oil change in one box, so you're not cross-referencing part numbers or making a second trip because you forgot a crush washer. This kit pairs five quarts of genuine Honda 0W-20 full synthetic with an OEM Honda oil filter and a drain plug with washer. It's the same combination we run on our own cars, and it takes the annoying part out of routine maintenance.
What's In The Kit
- 5 quarts of genuine Honda 0W-20 full synthetic oil
- (1) Honda OEM oil filter, 15400-RTA
- (1) OE replacement drain plug with washer
The drain plug is the piece people forget. Reusing an old crush washer is the classic way to end up with a slow drip on the garage floor a week later, and a fresh plug and washer costs almost nothing next to the annoyance of chasing it down.
Make Sure Your Car Takes 0W-20
Quick but important check. The filter in this kit fits a huge range of Honda and Acura models going back decades, but the oil is 0W-20 specifically. Plenty of older cars, D-series Civics, early Accords and Preludes, the 02-06 RSX, spec 5W-20 or 5W-30 instead.
So look at your oil cap or owner's manual before you order. If it calls for 0W-20, this kit is exactly right. If it calls for something heavier, grab the filter and drain plug separately and pair them with the correct weight oil for your engine.
Built Around The K-Series, Fits Far More
This kit was put together with K-series cars in mind, so if you're running a K20 or K24 in a Civic Si, RSX, TSX, Accord, Element, or a K-swap, it's a straight match. But the 15400-RTA filter Honda uses here is one of their most widely applied, covering most of the modern lineup:
- Acura: ILX, Integra (including Type S), MDX, RDX, RL, RLX, RSX, TL, TLX, TSX, ZDX
- Honda: Accord, Civic (including Si and Type R), CR-V, CR-Z, Crosstour, CRX, Del Sol, Element, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot, Prelude, Ridgeline
If your car is on that list and specs 0W-20, this kit covers your service in one order.
A Note On The Filter Part Number
If you've bought Honda filters before, you may know this one as the 15400-PLM-A01 or A02. Honda has since superseded those with the 15400-RTA, which is what ships in this kit. Same application, current part number, so if your old records list a PLM number, this is what replaces it.
Why 0W-20 Matters On A Modern Honda
The weight on your oil cap isn't a suggestion. That 0W rating means the oil stays thin when it's cold, so on a winter morning it reaches your bearings, cam journals, and VTC actuators far faster than a heavier oil would. Most engine wear happens in the seconds right after startup, before pressure comes up, so quicker flow when cold is real protection rather than a spec sheet detail.
There's a second reason, and it's specific to newer Honda and Acura engines. They're built with tight clearances and their variable valve timing depends on thin oil to actuate properly. Running something heavier because it feels more protective can make VTC sluggish and cost you fuel economy. Give the engine what it was designed around.
Full Synthetic Holds Up Better
The other half of the job is what happens once the engine is hot and working. Conventional oil breaks down under sustained heat, and that breakdown is where sludge and varnish come from over the years. Full synthetic resists it, so the oil is still doing its job at the end of the interval instead of degrading through the back half of it. If your car sits in traffic, tows, or gets driven hard, that stability is where you notice the difference.
Genuine Parts, No Guesswork
You could piece this together from a parts store, and plenty of people do. What you get here is the oil Honda blends for their own engines and the filter they spec, which takes the guesswork out of whether a particular additive package or filter media suits your engine. On a car you plan to keep, or one where you're building a service history, that certainty is worth the few dollars.
One Thing Before You Start
Check your engine's oil capacity. Five quarts covers most Honda and Acura four-cylinders with a filter change, but it varies by engine, and it's better to know before the drain plug is already out.
Who This Kit Is For
This is for anyone doing their own oil changes who'd rather order once than assemble a shopping list. Daily driver, weekend car, or a build you're maintaining properly, oil is the cheapest insurance your engine will ever get. Confirm your weight, order the kit, and get it done right.
Includes: 5 quarts genuine Honda 0W-20 full synthetic oil, (1) Honda OEM oil filter (15400-RTA), (1) OE replacement drain plug with washer. Oil weight: SAE 0W-20. Suits: Honda and Acura engines specifying 0W-20, including K-series applications. Filter fitment: the 15400-RTA covers a much wider range of Honda and Acura models, see the list above. Note: confirm your engine specs 0W-20 and check your oil capacity before ordering.