2002 HONDA PASSPORT oil change

47Driver and Passenger Safety
Your vehicle’
s exhaust contains
carbon monoxide gas. You should
have no problem with carbon
monoxide entering the vehicle in
normal driving if you maintain
your vehicle properly. Have the
exhaust system inspected for leaks
whenever:
•The vehicle is raised for an oil
change.
•You notice a change in the
sound of the exhaust.
•The vehicle was in an accident
that may have damaged the
underside.
Carbon monoxide gas is toxic.
Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and even kill
you.
Avoid any enclosed areas or
activities that expose you to
carbon monoxide.
High levels of carbon monoxide
can collect rapidly in enclosed
areas, such as a garage. Do not
run the engine with the garage
door closed. Even with the door
open, run the engine only long
enough to move the vehicle out of
the garage.
With the tailgate glass open, air
flow can pull exhaust gas into the
interior. This can create a
hazardous condition. If you must drive with the tailgate glass open,
open all the windows and set the
heating and cooling system as
shown below.
If you must sit in your parked
vehicle, even in an unconfined
area, with the engine running,
adjust the heating and cooling
system as follows:
1. Slide the lever to .
2. Turn the dial to
mode.
3. Turn the fan on high speed.
4. Set the temperature control to a comfortable setting.
Carbon Monoxide Hazard

195Care and Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle
well maintained and to follow
basic maintenance safety
precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for
normal driving and severe driving
conditions, a Maintenance
Record, and instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools
required
to perform more complex
maintenance tasks on your Honda,
you may want to purchase the
Service Manual. See page 253 for
information on how to obtain a
copy, or see your Honda dealer. Service Station Information
197
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Fuel Fill Cap 197
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Fuel Recommendation 198
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Fuel Tank Capacity 198
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Engine Oil
Recommendation 198
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Windshield Washer 198
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Tire Inflation Pressures 198
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Battery 198
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Hood Release 199
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Engine Oil Dipstick 200
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Fuel Requirements 200
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Oxygenated Fuels 200
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Maintenance Safety 201
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Important Safety
Precautions 202
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Maintenance Schedule 203
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Required Maintenance Record 206
Owner Safety Checks 208
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Engine Oil and Filter 211
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Proper Quality Oil 211
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211
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Oil Change 212
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Oil Filter Installation 212
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Oil Viscosity 213
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Oil Level Check 213
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Engine Oil Additives 214
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Air Cleaner Filter 214
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Manual Transmission Fluid 215
Automatic Transmission
Fluid 216
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Front (4
WD) and
Rear Axles 216
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Engine Cooling System 217
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Other Required Maintenance 219
Brake Master Cylinder 219
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Shift-on-the-Fly System 220
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Front Wheel Bearings 220
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Hood Latch and Hinges 221
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Air Conditioning 221
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Body Lubrication 221
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Care and Maintenance

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•Repeated short trips in cold weather
• Driving in dusty areas •
Frequent idling and/or frequent low-speed operation
• Towing a trailer Change engine oil and filter
–Every 3,750 miles (6,000 km)
or 3 months
Change rear axle oil –Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km)
205Care and Maintenance
R – Replace L – Lube I – Inspect After inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if necessary.
Service at the interval listed x1 000 il ( k ) ft th tx 1,000 miles7.51522.53037.54552.56067.57582.59097.5105Service at the interval listed x1,000 miles (or km) or after thatnumber of months whicheverx 1,000 km1224364860728496108120132144156168number of months, whichever
comes first.months612182430364248546066727884
Steering and suspension, miscellaneousFront and rear axle oilRRRRPropeller shaft flange torqueIIIIIII
Front and rear propeller shaftsLLLLLLLLLL
Body and chassisLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
Front wheel bearingsRepack bearings when replacing front brake pads.Power steering fluidRRR
Tires (inspect and rotate)IIIIIIIIIIIIII
Suspension and steeringIIIIIIIIIIIIIIBrakes/ClutchBrake discs; calipers and padsIIIIIII
Brake drums, wheel cylinders and liningsIIIIIIIBrake lines and hosesIIIIIIIIIIIIIIParking brakeIIIIIIIBrake pedal playIIIIIIIClutch pedal playIIIIIIIClutch pedal spring, bushing and clevis pinLLLLLLL
Clutch lines and hosesIII
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.
Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. These c\
onditions are: Service for severe driving conditions

211Care and Maintenance
Underbody — Corrosive
materials used for road-ice, snow
removal and dust control can
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust) can
occur on underbody parts such as
the fuel line, frame, floor pan and
exhaust system. At least once a
year, in the spring, flush these
materials from the underbody
with plain water.
Take care to thoroughly clean any
areas where mud and other debris
can collect. Sediment trapped in
closed areas of the frame should
be loosened before being flushed.Proper Quality Oil
Engine oils are labeled on the
containers with various API
(American Petroleum Institute)
designations of quality.
Use Only SJ Quality Oil
Additional designations of quality
may also be present, but
SJ must
be included.
The “
SJ” designation may be
shown alone, or in combination
with other designations, such as
“
SJ/CC,” “SJ/CD,” or “SJ, CC”
etc.
As long as the letters “
SJ” appear
somewhere in the designation of
oil quality indicated on the
container, the oil is of suitable
quality.
Change Interval
The oil and filter change intervals
for your engine are based on the
use of the recommended oil
quality and viscosity, as well as
high-quality filters. Using oils
other than recommended, or
extending oil change intervals
longer than those recommended,
could reduce engine life.
Your engine was filled with a
high-quality engine oil when it
left the factory. You do not have
to change this oil before the
suggested change period.
If your normal driving does not
include one or more of the “severe
driving” conditions listed below,
change the oil every 7,500 miles
(12,000 kilometers) or 6 months,
whichever comes first.
Engine Oil and Filter

212Care and Maintenance
Change the oil and oil filter every
3,750 miles (6,000 kilometers) or
every three months if you drive
under one or more of these
“severe driving” conditions:
•Driving in dusty areas
•Towing a trailer
•Frequent idling or idling for
long periods
•Frequent short trips (4 miles [6
kilometers] or less) in cold or
freezing weather, where the
engine does not thoroughly
warm up.
•Change the oil and oil filter as
soon as possible after driving in
a dust storm.
Oil Change
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service
station-type hydraulic lift for this
service. Unless you have the
knowledge and proper equipment,
you should have this maintenance
done by a skilled mechanic.
1. Warm up the engine. This
makes the oil drain faster and
more thoroughly.
2. Remove the oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug and drain oil fully.
4. Install the drain plug, with a new gasket, and tighten it.
5. Fill the engine with the proper amount of new oil (see
“Specifications”). Oil Filter Installation
1. Remove the old oil filter with
the filter wrench.
2. Apply a light coat of engine oil to the oil filter gasket.
3. Hand-tighten the filter until the gasket contacts the sealing
face.
4. Using the filter wrench, tighten the filter one full turn.
5. Run the engine and inspect for leaks.
6. Shut off the engine. After a couple of minutes, check the
oil level. If necessary, add oil
to bring it to the
FULL mark.

An improperly installed oil filter
can result in severe engine
damage.

213Care and Maintenance
Oil Viscosity
Engine oil viscosity (thickness) has
an effect on fuel economy. Lower
viscosity engine oils can provide
increased fuel economy; however,
higher temperature weather
conditions require higher viscosity
engine oils for satisfactory
lubrication. To get the best fuel
economy with your vehicle, you
should use a fuel-saving engine oil
of the proper viscosity. These oils
can be found in service stations andother retail stores. They are
identified by words such as
“Energy Saving,” “Conserves
Gasoline,” “Gas Saving,”
“Gasoline Saving,” “Friction
Reducing,” “Improved Gasoline
Mileage” or “Fuel Saving.”
The chart lists the recommended
engine oil viscosities for the
temperature range you expect
before the next oil change. For
temperatures above 0

F (–18
C),
SAE 10W–30 is the preferred viscosity grade. If cold-weather
starting problems are encountered
at temperatures below 0

F
(–18
C), SAE 5W–30 viscosity
oils may be required.
Oil Level Check
It is the owner ’s responsibility to
keep the engine oil at the proper
level. Check the oil level at regular
intervals (such as every other fuel
stop) and keep it above the
“minimum” level mark.
Remember, your engine may use
more oil when it is new.
The best time to check the engine
oil level is when the oil is warm,
such as during a fuel stop. Shut off
the engine and wait about 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back to the oil
pan. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it
clean, and push it back down all the
way. Now pull out the dipstick and
–20 F 0 F
– 30 C –20 C –10 C 20 F
40 F
0 C 10 C 20 C
60 F
80 F
30 C 40 C
100 F
TEMPERATURE RANGE YOU EXPECT BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
VISCOSITY GRADE – AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
SAE 5W–30
SAE 10W–30, PREFERRED
SAE 15W–40, 20W–40, 20W–50

214Care and Maintenance
look at the oil level on the dipstick.
The dipstick has two markings
which indicate the minimum and
maximum allowable oil level. If the
oil level is lower than the marked
area, it indicates the need for
additional oil. Push the dipstick
back down all the way after taking
the reading.
•If you check the oil level when
the oil is cold, do not run the
engine first. The cold oil will
not drain into the pan fast
enough to give a true reading.
Engine Oil Additives
There are many extra engine oil
additives for sale. Your engine
should not need these extra
additives if you use recommended
quality engine oil and change it as
suggested. If you think your
engine has an oil-related problem,
talk to your Honda dealer.
See your Maintenance Schedule for
change intervals. If the vehicle is
operated in dusty areas it will
require more frequent element
replacement. Your Honda dealer
can be of assistance in determining
the proper replacement frequency
for the conditions under which you
operate your vehicle.
Do not attempt to clean the air
filter. The filter is designed to
provide normal filtering
efficiency between replacement
intervals.
For maximum protection, it is
advisable to use genuine Honda air
cleaner filters as replacements.
Air Cleaner Filter

216Care and Maintenance
Proper Fluid
Kind of Fluid
TransmissionDEXRON III
Transfer
(4WD)SAE 5W-30
(Engine oil)
Have the fluid level in the
automatic transmission checked
during the regularly scheduled
maintenance at your Honda
dealer.
If you suspect an automatic
transmission fluid leak, take the
vehicle to your Honda dealer for
inspection and repair.
Transmission damage could result
if you let the fluid level get too
low.
Drain Intervals
The automatic transmission drain
interval is not time or mileage
dependent. It will vary according
to your driving habits and vehicle
usage.
Your dealer will check the
transmission fluid’s condition and
life expectancy during regularly
scheduled maintenance, and
inform you at what mileage it
should be changed. See the Maintenance Schedule
List to determine how often the
lubricant should be changed. Add
lubricant, if needed, by filling to
the level of the filler plug hole.
Use
GL-5 gear lubricant of the
proper viscosity as shown in the
chart.
If your vehicle is equipped with
the optional limited slip
differential (on the rear axle), use
GL-5 Limited Slip Differential
Gear Lubricant together with
Limited Slip Differential Gear
Lubricant Additive (Part No.
8-01052-358-0) or equivalent.
Use the correct viscosity for the
existing ambient temperatures.
Automatic Transmission FluidFront (4WD)
and Rear Axles