2002 HONDA INSIGHT engine 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 from 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 enance168
O OI ILL F
FIILLT T E
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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 ormation242
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
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) 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. 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)
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)
5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
ILZFR5A-11 10.3 : 1 10.8 : 1
60.8 cu-in (995 cm
)
2.8x3.21in(72x81.5mm) Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC in line
3-cylinder gasoline engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual transmission
fluid
Automatic transmission
fluid (CVT)
Windshield washer reservoir
Front
Rear
Approx.
Contact your Honda dealer when replacement is necessary. U.S. model
M/T
CVT
1: Change
Total
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
2:
3:
1 32
Including filter

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 126
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Accessories .126
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Additional Safety Precaution . 127
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Modif ications .127
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .70
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Accessory Power Socket . 81
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Additives, Engine Oil . 166
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 47
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Air Conditioning System . 90
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Maintenance .188
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Usage .90
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Air Outlets (Vents) .90
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Air Pressure, Tires .190
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Normal Driving .191
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Alcohol in Gasoline .246
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Antif reeze .169
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .69
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Appearance Care .205
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Audio System .98
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Auto Idle Stop .135, 143
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Automatic Transmission . 138
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Capacity, Fluid .242 ...............
Checking Fluid Level . 176
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Shif ting .138
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 138
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Shif t Lever Positions . 138
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Shif t Lock Release . 142
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .56, 227
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Jump Starting .223
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Maintenance .183
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Specif ications .243
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Bef ore Driving .117
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Belts, Seat .8
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Beverage Holder .80
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Body Repairs .211
Brakes .............
Break-in, New Linings . 118
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Fluid .179
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Bulb Replacement .201
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Parking .79
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System Indicator . 46,230
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Wear Indicators .146
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Braking System .147 ........................
Break-in, New Car .118
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 62
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Brights, Headlights .61
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .201
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Brake Light .201
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Front Parking Lights . 199
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Front Side Marker Lights . 199
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Headlights .198
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Interior Light .203
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License Plate Lights . 202
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Specif ications .243
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Turn Signal Lights . 199
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Bulbs, Halogen .198
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Capacities Chart .242
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 40
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Carrying Cargo .128
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .115
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Operation .104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
Index
A
B
C
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CONT INUED
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Steam Coming f rom Engine . 224
Steering Wheel .............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 69
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Stereo Sound System .98
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Storing Your Car .204
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,36
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Servicing .39
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SRS Indicator .34 ,46
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System Components . 36
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Synthetic Oil .166
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Tachometer .58
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs in . 201
Taking Care of the ...............................
Unexpected .213
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Tape Player .104
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Emissions Control Systems . 248
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .246
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .250
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Temperature Gauge .58 ..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 250
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Time, Setting the .103
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Tire Chains .195
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 193
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Tires .190
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Air Pressure .191
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Checking Wear .192
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Compact Spare .214
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Inf lation .190
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Inspection .192
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Replacing .193
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Rotating .193
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Snow .195
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Specif ications .243
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Tire Chains .195
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Tools, Tire Changing . 215
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .150
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Emergency Wrecker . 236
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..................
Automatic (CVT) . 176
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .178 ...........................
Fluid Selection .178
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Identif ication Number . 241
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Shif ting the Manual . 134
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meters .53
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Trip Mileage .54
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Turn Signals .63
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Underside, Cleaning .206
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .213
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 244
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Unleaded Gasoline .118
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Upholstery Cleaning .209
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 168
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 129
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Vehicle Dimensions .242
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 240
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Vehicle Storage .204
Index
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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.
Capacity:
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Capacity (including differential): 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 ). 5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
38 psi (260 kPa)
35 psi (240 kPa)
60 psi (420 kPa)
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