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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.Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to :
4. 3.
2. (Type-S) (RSX and Premium models)
5.
6.
Type-S RSX and Premium models
Changing the Oil and Filter
164
WASHER OIL DRAIN BOLT OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
5.0 US qt (4.7
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
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If you check air pressures when the
tires are hot (driven f or several
miles), you will see readings 4 to 6
psi (30 to 40 kPa, 0.3 to 0.4 kgf /cm )
higher than the cold readings. This
is normal. Do not let air out to match
the recommended cold air pressure.
The tire will be underinf lated.
Youshouldgetyourowntire
pressure gauge and use it whenever
you check your tire pressures. This
will make it easier f or you to tell if a
pressure loss is due to a tire problem
and not due to a variation between
gauges.
While tubeless tires have some
ability to self -seal if they are
punctured, you should look closely
for punctures if a tire starts losing
pressure.The following charts show the
recommended cold tire pressures f or
most normal driving conditions and
speeds.
Thecompactsparetirepressureis:(U.S.: Base models, Canada:
Premium models)
(Type-S model)
(Canada: Standard model)
CONT INUED
Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving Tire Size Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear: Front:
Rear:
Recommended Tire Pressures
Normal Driving
Tires
Maint enance
183
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.20 kgf/cm)
31 psi (220 kPa ,2.2 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
) 31 psi (220 kPa ,
2.2 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
31 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
P215/45R17 87V
P195/65R15 89H P205/55R16 89V
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We strongly recommend that you do
not drive f aster than posted speed
limits and conditions allow. If you
decide it is saf e to drive at high
speeds (over 137 mph or 220 km/h)
be sure to adjust the cold pressures
as shown below. If you do not,
excessive heat can build up and
cause sudden tire f ailure.Tire pressure f or high-speed driving
is the same as f or normal driving.
Every time you check inf lation, you
should also examine the tires f or
damage, f oreign objects, and wear.
Youshouldlookfor:
Bumpsorbulgesinthetreador
side of the tire. Replace the tire if
youfindeitherof theseconditions.
Cuts, splits, or cracks in the side
of the tire. Replace the tire if you
can see f abric or cord.
Excessive tread wear.
For convenience the recommended
tire sizes and cold air pressures are
on a label on the driver’s doorjamb.
For additional inf ormation about
your tires, see page . When you return to normal speed
driving, be sure to readjust the tire
pressure f or normal driving. You
should wait until the tires are cold
bef ore adjusting the tire pressure.
(Type-S model) 220
Cold Tire Pressure for
Normal Driving
Tire Size
Front:
Rear:
Type-S model Except Type-S model
Tires
High-Speed DrivingTire Inspection
184
34 psi (230 kPa ,
2.3 kgf/cm
)
34 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
P215/45R17 87V
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Wheels:
Tires:
If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specif ications
match those of the original wheels.
Replacement wheels are available at
your dealer.
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, replace the two f ront
tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
af f ect your vehicle’s handling.
See page f or inf ormation about
DOT Tire Quality Grading and pagef or tire size explanation.
(Type-S models)
(Type-S models)
(U.S.: Base model, Canada: Premium
models)
(U.S.: Base model, Canada: Premium
models)
(Canada: Standard model) (Canada: Standard model)
222 220
Tires
Wheel and T ire Specif ications
Replacing T ires and Wheels
186
15x6JJ
P195/65R15 89H 16x61/2JJ
17x7JJ
P205/55R16 89V
P215/45R17 87V
Installing improper tires on your
vehicle can affect handling and
stability. This can cause a crash
in which you can be seriously
hurt or killed.
Always use the size and type of
tires recommended in this
owner’s manual.