Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter

Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter HOLDING CLIP You may use a synthetic if Always change the oil and filter it meets the same requirements according to the maintenance given for a conventional motor oil: it messages shown on the information displays the API certification seal, display. The oil and filter collect and it is the proper weight. You must contaminants that can damage your follow the oil and filter change engine if they are not removed intervals shown on the information regularly. display. Changing the oil and filter requires Engine Oil Additives special tools and access from Your vehicle does not require any oil underneath the vehicle. The vehicle BOLTS additives. Additives may adversely should be raised on a station- affect the engine or transmission type hydraulic lift for this service. 3. Only on U.S. models performance and durability. Unless you have the knowledge and Removethenineholdingclips proper equipment, you should have with a flat-tipped screwdriver and this maintenance done by a skilled two bolts, then pull the under- mechanic. cover down.

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.

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DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER 7. 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)

8. Refill the engine with the recommended oil.

Engine oil change capacity (including filter): WASHER 3.4 US qt (3.2 ) 4.Remove the oil drain bolt and 5. Remove the oil filter, and let the Maintenance washer from the bottom of the remaining oil drain. A special 9. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. engine. Drain the oil into an wrench (available from your Start the engine. The oil pressure appropriate container. dealer) is required. indicator should go out within 5 seconds. If it does not, turn off the Make sure the oil filter is engine, and check your work. not stuck to the . If it is, remove it before installing a 10. Let the engine run for several new oil filter. minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks. 6. Install a new oil filter according to the instructions that come with it. CONTINUED

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11. Turn off the engine, let it sit for Adding Engine Coolant If Honda /coolant is not several minutes, then check the oil available, you may use another level on the dipstick. If necessary, RESERVE TANK major-brand non-silicate coolant as a add more oil. temporaryreplacement.Makesureit is a high-quality coolant 12. Only on U.S. models recommended for aluminum engines. Put the under-cover back in place Continued use of any non-Honda and reinstall the nine holding clips. coolant can result in corrosion, Locktheclipssecurelybypushing causingthecoolingsystemto on the center of each clip. malfunction or fail. Have the cooling system flushed and refilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as possible. Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmf ul to the environment. If you If the coolant level in the reserve change your own oil, please dispose of tank is at or below the MIN line, add the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed coolant to bring it up to between the container and take it to a recycling MIN and MAX lines. Inspect the center. Do not discard it in a trash bin cooling system for leaks. or dump it on the ground. Always use Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50 % antifreeze and 50 % water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.

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If the reserve tank is completely 4. The coolant level should be up to empty, you should also check the the base of the filler neck. Add coolant level in the radiator. coolant if it is low.

Pourthecoolantslowlyand carefully so you do not spill any. Removing the radiator cap Clean up any spill immediately; it while the engine is hot can could damage components in the cause the coolant to spray out, engine compartment. seriously scalding you. 5. Put the radiator cap back on, and Always let the engine and RADIATOR CAP tighten it fully. radiator cool down before removing the radiator cap. 1. Make sure the engine and radiator 6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Maintenance are cool. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back 2. Relieve any pressure in the cooling on the reserve tank. system by turning the radiator cap counterclockwise, without Do not add any rust inhibitors or pressing down. other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be 3. Remove the radiator cap by compatible with the coolant or pushing down and turning engine components. counterclockwise.

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