2001 HONDA INSIGHT oil capacity

Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Install the black cover under the
engine.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it. 5. 6. 7.
8. 9.
10.
3. 4.
Engine Oil
Maint enance
170
OOIILLFFIILLTTEERR 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul 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.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
244 Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
53.3 in (1,355 mm)
94.5 in (2,400 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
52.2 in (1,325 mm)
2.8x3.21in(72x81.5mm) 60.8 cu-in (995 cm
)
10.8 : 1 10.6 US gal (40
, 8.8 Imp gal)
155.0 in (3,938 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC3-cylinder gasoline engine 0.61 US gal (2.3, 0.51 Imp gal)
1.06 US gal (4.0, 0.88 Imp gal)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs ILZFR5A-11 Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.4 US qt (2.3
, 2.0 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
10.3 : 1 5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual transmission
fluid
Automatic transmission
fluid (CVT)
Windshield washer reservoir
Front Rear
Approx.
1:
2 : Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary. MTCVT ChangeTotal
Change
Without filter
Total
Change Total
Change Total
2 : U.S. model
2 21
Including filter

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 128
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Accessories . 128
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 129
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Modif ications . 129
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 70
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 80
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 168
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 47
................
Air Conditioning System . 90
..............................
Maintenance . 190
............................................
Usage . 90
.........................
Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 192
.........................
Normal Driving . 192
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 248
......................................
Antif reeze . 171
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 69
..........................
Appearance Care . 207
..................................
Audio System . 98
........................
Auto Idle Stop . 137, 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 140
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 244 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 178
.......................................
Shif ting . 140
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 140
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 140
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 144
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 229
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Jump Starting . 225
..............................
Maintenance . 185
............................
Specif ications . 245
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 119
..........................................
Belts, Seat . 8
.............................
Beverage Holder . 80
.................................
Body Repairs . 213
Brakes
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 120
...........................................
Fluid . 181
....................
Bulb Replacement . 203
.........................................
Parking . 79
.................
System Indicator . 46, 231
........................
Wear Indicators . 148
.............................
Braking System . 149 ........................
Break-in, New Car . 120
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
........................
Brights, Headlights . 61
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 203
...............................
Brake Light . 203
................
Front Parking Lights . 201
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 201
.................................
Headlights . 200
.............................
Interior Light . 205
.................
License Plate Lights . 204
............................
Specif ications . 245
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 201
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 200
............................
Capacities Chart . 244
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 130
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 118
...................................
Operation . 104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
Index
A
B
C
I

CONT INUED
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 227
Steering Wheel
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
.....................
Stereo Sound System . 98
...........................
Storing Your Car . 200
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System .9,36
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Servicing . 39
.........................
SRS Indicator . 34, 46
...................
System Components . 36
..................................
Synthetic Oil . 168 .....................
Underside, Cleaning . 208
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 215
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 246
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 120
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 211
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 170
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 131
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 244
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 242
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 206
.....................................
Tachometer . 58
......
Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 203
Taking Care of the
...............................
Unexpected . 215
....................................
Tape Player . 104
Technical Descriptions
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 250
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 248
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 252
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 252
..........................
Time, Setting the . 103
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Tire Chains . 197
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 195
...............................................
Tires . 192
..............................
Air Pressure . 193
.........................
Checking Wear . 194
..........................
Compact Spare . 216
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 246
......................................
Inf lation . 192
..................................
Inspection . 194
...................................
Replacing . 195
......................................
Rotating . 195
...........................................
Snow . 197
............................
Specif ications . 244
................................
Tire Chains . 197
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 217
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 152
................
Emergency Wrecker . 238
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 178
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 180 ...........................
Fluid Selection . 180
..............
Identif ication Number . 243
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 136
.....................................
Treadwear . 246
.....................................
Trip Meters . 53
....................................
Trip Mileage . 54
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Turn Signals . 63
Index
T U V
VII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
10.6 US gal (40
, 8.8 Imp gal)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 0W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Spare Tire:
Rear:
Front:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only.
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential):
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt) 38 psi (260 kPa)
35 psi (240 kPa)
60 psi (420 kPa)
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180