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Adding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter

Synthetic Oil Changing the Oil and Filter OIL DRAIN BOLT 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 multi- WASHER displays the API Certification Seal, information display. The oil and filter and it is the proper weight. You must collect contaminants that can follow the oil and filter change damage your engine if they are not intervals given on the maintenance removed regularly. schedule. 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 additives. Additives may adversely should be raised on a station- affect the engine or transmission type hydraulic lift for this service. 2. Open the hood, and remove the performance and durability. Unless you have the knowledge and engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil proper equipment, you should have drain bolt and washer from the this maintenance done by a skilled bottom of the engine. Drain the oil mechanic. into an appropriate container.

1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it off.

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Changing the Oil and Filter

OIL FILTER 6. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then reinstall the drain bolt. Tighten the drain bolt to: Improper disposal of engine oil can be 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) harmf ul to the environment. If you change your own oil, please dispose of 7. Refill the engine with the the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed recommended oil. container, and take it to a recycling Engine oil change capacity center. Do not discard it in a trash bin (including filter): or dump it on the ground. 4.5 US qt (4.3 )

8. Replace the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The oil pressure 3. Remove the oil filter, and let the indicator should go out within 5 Maintenance remaining oil drain. A special seconds. If it does not, turn off the wrench (available from your engine, and check your work. dealer) is required. 9. Let the engine run for several 4. Check the oil filter to make sure minutes, then check the drain bolt its did not stick to the and oil filter for leaks. . A stuck gasket could cause an oil leak. 10.Turn off the engine and let it sit for several minutes, then check 5. Install a new oil filter according to the oil level on the dipstick. If the instructions that come with it. necessary, add more oil.

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Engine Coolant

Adding Engine Coolant Always use Honda Long-life Anti- If the reserve tank is completely freeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant empty, you should also check the RESERVE TANK is pre-mixed with 50 percent coolant level in the radiator. and 50 percent water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. Removing the radiator cap If Honda antifreeze/coolant is not while the engine is hot can available, you may use another cause the coolant to spray out, major-brand non-silicate coolant as a seriously scalding you. temporaryreplacement.Makesureit is a high-quality coolant Always let the engine and recommended for aluminum engines. radiator cool down before Continued use of any non-Honda removing the radiator cap. If the coolant level in the reserve coolant can result in corrosion, tank is at or below the MIN line, add causing the cooling system to 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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Engine Coolant

4. Put the radiator cap back on, and tighten it fully. RADIATOR CAP 5. Pour coolant into the reserve tank. Fill it to halfway between the MAX and MIN marks. Put the cap back on the reserve tank.

Do not add any rust inhibitors or other additives to your vehicle’s cooling system. They may not be compatible with the coolant or RESERVE TANK engine components. Maintenance 1. When the radiator and engine are 3. The coolant level should be up to cool, relieve any pressure in the the base of the filler neck. Add cooling system by turning the coolant if it is low. radiator cap counterclockwise, without pressing down. Pour the coolant slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any 2. Remove the radiator cap by spill immediately; it could damage pushing down and turning components in the engine counterclockwise. compartment.

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