Actually, the 2013 accord engines are not even close to the same engines as 2012 and previous. Speaking about the I4, even the block has changed. The engine is lighter and has the exhaust coming out of the front of the engine now. The angles for the valves have changed, as has the offset for the pistons. The pistons are a different shape, and compression is up to 11.1 to 1. It has much more torque as well. I have a complete write up if anyone is interested. In other words, it may or may not be a longer lasting, trouble free power plant. Personally, I've owned both, and I like the 2013 version much better. The 40 - 43 mpg Canadian overall I get is nice as well. So far I have no oil consumption on it. I've used PP 0w20 and Amsoil SS 0w20.