2002 HONDA PASSPORT oil filter

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
. .
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

198Care and Maintenance
Fuel Recommendation
Use only unleaded gasoline. For
additional information see “Fuel
Requirements” in this section.
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 U.S. gallons (75 liters)
Engine Oil Recommendation
Use only SJ quality oil.
The chart shown under “Engine
Oil and Filter” in this section will
serve as a guide for choosing the
proper viscosity oil.
Windshield Washer
Check the reservoir fluid level
regularly. Use a commercially
available windshield washer fluid.
The windshield washer reservoir
is located on the front right side of
the engine compartment.
Tire Inflation Pressures
Check at least monthly, including
the spare. Keep inflated to the
pressure shown on the tire placard
on the driver’s doorjamb.
LABEL
Battery
Your new vehicle has a low
maintenance battery.
CHARGE TEST INDICATOR
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL CHARGING
NECESSARY
OK
BLUE COLORLESS
You will never have to add water.
The hydrometer (test indicator) in
the top of the battery provides
information for testing purposes
only.
WARNING : Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.

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* 1
* 2Under severe driving conditions, service these items more often. –These fluids: brake, clutch, P/S, battery, ATF,
Using SAE 10W-40 oil, or any viscosity other than those recommended, may reduce engin\
e life and affect the warranty. windshield washer
This service is recommended only. – Tire pressure
204 Care 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
Engine and TransmissionAir cleaner elementRRR
Fuel tank, cap, pipes, hoses and connectionsI
Spark plugsR
•Engine oil and oil filter * 1RRRRRRRRRRRRRREngine drive beltIII
Cooling system, heater hoses, and connectionsIIIIIII•Engine coolantRRR
Timing beltR*
2
Exhaust systemIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Starter safety switchIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Auto cruise control linkage and hoseIIIIIII
Radiator core and A/C condenserI
Manual transmission oil and transfer case oilRRRRAutomatic transmissionSee page 216.
Shift-on-the-fly systemIIIIValve clearanceAdjust only if noisy.
Check oil and coolant level at each fuel stop.Inspect monthly:
Maintenance Schedule

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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.

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

215Care and Maintenance
Never run the engine with the air
cleaner filter removed. If the
engine should backfire, it could
possibly cause an engine
compartment fire.
Be sure to reinstall the air cleaner
filter and assembly correctly. If it
is installed incorrectly, engine
damage could result.
See the Maintenance Schedule to
find out how often the lubricant
level should be checked.
Check that the fluid level reaches
the plug hole by removing the
filler plug on the transmission and
transfer case. If the fluid level is
low, refill the case up to the filler
plug hole.
Use a high-quality engine oil
labeled SG or SF that is of the
correct viscosity for existing
ambient temperatures as follows.
Ambient
TemperatureViscosity
Lubricant
to Be Used
Areas where
ambient
temperatures of
90
F (32
C) and
higher are regularly
encountered.
SAE 15W-40 20W-40
20W-50
Other areasSAE 5W-30
(2WD)
OIL FILL PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
(4WD)
OIL FILL PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
RIGHT SIDE
LEFT SIDE
Manual Transmission Fluid