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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
1.
2.
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives Changing the Oil and Filter
174
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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In addition to proper inf lation,
correct wheel alignment helps to
decrease tire wear. If you f ind a tire
is worn unevenly, have your dealer
check the wheel alignment.
Have your dealer check the tires if
you f eel a consistent vibration while
driving. A tire should always be
rebalanced if it is removed f rom the
wheel. When you have new tires
installed, make sure they are
balanced. This increases riding
comf ort and tire lif e. For best results,
have the installer perform a dynamic
balance.To help increase tire lif e and
distribute wear more evenly, rotate
the tires every 10,000 miles (16,000
km). Move the tires to the positions
showninthecharteachtimethey
are rotated. If you purchase
directional tires, rotate only f ront-to-
back.Replace your tires with radial tires of
the same size, load range, speed
rating, and maximum cold tire
pressure rating (as shown on the
tire’s sidewall). Mixing radial and
bias-ply tires on your vehicle can
reduce braking ability, traction, and
steering accuracy. Using tires of a
dif f erent size or construction can
cause the ABS to work inconsistently.
It is best to replace all f our tires at
thesametime.If thatisnotpossible
or necessary, then replace the two
f ront tires or the rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
(Only on vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels)
Tires
Maint enance
T ire Maintenance Replacing T ires
Tire Rotation
193
NOTICE:
Front Front
(For Non-directional
Tires and Wheels) (For Directional
Tires and Wheels)
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle’s aluminum
wheels. Use only genuine Honda
wheels weights f or balancing.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation226
Capacities Engine Weights Dimensions
178.6 in (4,537 mm) 1.43 US gal (5.4
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.45 US gal (5.5
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
3.3 US qt (3.1
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.4 US qt (2.3)
1.1 US qt (1.0
)
1.3 US qt (1.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Fuel tank
Engine oil
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.3 US gal (58
)
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Gross vehicle weight rating Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-11 9.6 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 60.6 in (1,538 mm)
60.4 in (1,533 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
70.2 in (1,782 mm)
179.1 in (4,550 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
(NGK)
(DENSO)
1 : Canada EX-L model
4WD
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
1
Including filter
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Supplemental Restraint................................
System .10, 23
......................................
Servicing .28
.........................
SRS Indicator .27 ,57
...................
System Components . 27
..................................
Synthetic Oil .174
Table ..........................................
Built in .92
...........................................
Center .94
.....................................
Tachometer .61
Tailgate .................................
Hatch Glass .73
............................
Open Indicator .59
.................................
Opening the .73
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs . 183
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 199
....................................
Tape Player .114
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 231
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .124
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .233 .......................
Temperature Gauge .62
....................
Temperature, Outside . 62
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 42
............................
Thef t Protection .117
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 233
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel . 68
..................
Time, Setting the . 118,162
....................................
Tire Chains .194
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 200
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .231
...............................................
Tires .190
..............................
Air Pressure .191
.........................
Checking Wear .193
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 228
......................................
Inf lation .190
..................................
Inspection .192
..............................
Maintenance .193
...................................
Replacing .193
......................................
Rotating .193
...........................................
Snow .194
............................
Specif ications .227
................................
Tire Chains .194
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 200
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .152
...............
Behind a Motorhome . 157................................
Emergency .216
...
Equipment And Accessories . 152
.............................
Weight Limit .150
.............................
Trailer Loading .151
......................
Trailer Towing Tips .155
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .179
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .180
..................
Fluid Selection . 179,180
..............
Identif ication Number . 224
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 141
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 140
.....................................
Treadwear .228
.......................................
Trip Meter .61
....................................
Turn Signals .65
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .199
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 228
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .124
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 175
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