2001 HONDA INSIGHT adding oil

Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
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A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Oil Owner Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving 125
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.
This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 154
.
Important Safety Precautions . 155
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Maintenance Schedule . 156
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Maintenance Record . 163
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 165
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Fluid Locations . 166
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Engine Oil . 167
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Adding Oil . 167
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Recommended Oil . 167
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Synthetic Oil . 168
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Additives . 168
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 169
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Cooling System . 171
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Adding Engine Coolant . 171
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 173
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Windshield Washers . 177
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Transmission Fluid . 178
Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) . 178
5-speed Manual
.........................
Transmission . 180
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 181
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Brake System . 181
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Clutch System . 182
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Air Cleaner Element . 183
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Hood Latch . 184 ...........................................
Battery . 185
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Wiper Blades . 187
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Air Conditioning System . 190
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DustandPollenFilter .191
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Drive Belts . 191
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Tires . 192
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Inf lation . 192
Recommended TirePressures f or Normal
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Driving . 193
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Inspection . 194
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Maintenance . 194
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Tire Rotation . 195
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 195
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Wheels and Tires . 196
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Winter Driving . 196
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Snow Tires . 197
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Tire Chains . 197
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Lights . 198
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Replacing Bulbs . 199
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Storing Your Car . 206
259
Maintenance
Maint enance
153

Some of the most important saf ety
precautions are given here. However,
we cannot warn you of every
conceivable hazard that can arise in
perf orming maintenance. Only you
can decide whether or not you
should perf orm a given task.
This section includes instructions f or
simple maintenance tasks, such as
checking and adding oil. Any service
items not detailed in this section
should be perf ormed by a Honda
technician or other qualif ied
mechanic.
Regularly maintaining your car is the
best way to protect your investment.
Proper maintenance is essential to
your saf ety and the saf ety of your
passengers. It will also reward you
with more economical, trouble-f ree
driving and help reduce air pollution.
Maint enance
Maintenance Saf ety
154 Failure to properly follow
maintenance instructions and
precautions can cause you to
be seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the procedures
and precautions in this owner’smanual.
Improperly maintaining this car
or failing to correct a problem
before driving can cause a
crash in which you can be
seriously hurt or killed.
Always follow the inspection
and maintenance
recommendations and
schedules in this owner’smanual.

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CD Changer . 114
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CD Player . 108
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Certif ication Label . 242
............................................
Chains . 197
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Charge/Assist Gauge . 57
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 169
......................................
When to . 158
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Changing a Flat Tire . 195
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Changing Engine Coolant . 173
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Charging System Indicator . 56
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 119
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Child Saf ety . 19
Child Seats
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Cleaner Element, Air . 183
Cleaning
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Exterior . 208
.......................................
Interior . 211
...................................
Seat Belts . 211
...........................................
Vinyl . 211
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Windows . 212
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Clock, Setting the . 103
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Clutch Fluid . 181
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CO in the Exhaust . 250
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 135 ..............................
Compact Spare . 216
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Consumer Inf ormation . 256
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 60
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 171
....................................
Checking . 124
.........................
Proper Solution . 175
...................................
Replacing . 177
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Temperature Gauge . 58
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Corrosion Protection . 212
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 250
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Current Fuel Mileage . 55
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 256
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Economy, Fuel . 126
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Emergencies on the Road . 215
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Battery, Jump Starting . 224
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Brake System Indicator . 232
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Changing a Flat Tire . 217
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 44
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Daytime Running Lights . 62
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Defects, Reporting Safety . 260
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Def og and Def rost . 84
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 65
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Defrosting the Windows . 84
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Dimensions . 244
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Dimming the Headlights . 61 Dipstick
..................................
Engine Oil . 124
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Directional Signals . 63
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 148
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Disposal of Used Oil . 170
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Display Change Button . 50
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 71
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 136
.....................................
Drive Belts . 191
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 133
....................................
Economy . 126
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In Bad Weather . 151
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In Foreign Countries . 249
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DustandPollenFilter .191
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