Engine Oil
lnspection
Check engine oil with the engine off and ths cal
parked on level ground,
Make cenain that the oil level indicated on the dip-
stick is between the upper and lower marks.
lf the l€vel has dropped close to the lower mark, add
oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Inssrt lho dipstick carotully to avoid
bending it.
3.
Replacement
CAUTION: Remova tho drain plug cal€fully whilo the
ongine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2, Drain the engine oil.
3. Reinslallthe drain plug with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
CAUTION: Do not ovortighton tho drain plug.
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RequirementAPI Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving ll" SG or SH grade oil.
SAE 5W-3O Drefered.
CapacityB18B1 engine:
3.51 (3.7 US qt, 3.1 lmp qtl
at oil change.
3.8 t (4.0 US qt, 3.3 lmp qt)
at change. including filter.
4.6 I 14.9 US qt. 4.0 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul.
B18Cl engine:
3.7 f (3.9 US qt, 3.3 lmp qt)
at oil change.
4.O t 14.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)
at change, including filter.
4.a I (5.1 US qt, 4.2 lmp qt)
after engine overhaul.
ChangeEvery 7,5OO miles (12,OOo km) or
6 months
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