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Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
WASHER
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Engine Oil Additives
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.
OIL DRAIN BOLT
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
2. Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
4. Install a new oil filter according to
8. Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
OIL FILTER
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean off any dirt
and dust on the contacting surface
of a new oil filter.
9. Turn off the engine and let it sit
for several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
3. Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the contacting surface
of the engine. If it is, remove it
before installing a new oil filter.
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine, and check your work.
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Engine Coolant
Adding Engine Coolant
Always use Honda Long-life Anti-
freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antifreeze and 50 percent distilled
water. Never add straight antifreeze
or plain water.
If the reserve tank is completely
empty, you should also check the
coolant level in the radiator.
RESERVE TANK
Removing the radiator cap
while the engine is hot can
cause the coolant to spray out,
seriously scalding you.
If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a
temporary replacement. Make sure it
is a high-quality coolant
Always let the engine and
radiator cool down before
removing the radiator cap.
recommended for aluminum engines.
Continued use of any non-Honda
coolant can result in corrosion,
causing the cooling system to
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling
Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
system flushed and refilled with
Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as
possible.
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