Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to: Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.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 should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then 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 on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
9. 8. 7. 6.
4.
5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
204
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.5 US qt (4.3
)
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
260
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
HFC-134a (R-134a)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) 107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
SE-10Y
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank
17.09 US gal (64.7
)Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
5.3 US qt (5.0
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 3.6 US qt (3.4
)
8.5 US qt (8.0)
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada Vehicles
1:
2:
1
2
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator .54, 247
............................
Jump Starting .242
..............................
Maintenance .225
............................
Specif ications .260
..............................
Bef ore Driving .151
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 177
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 152
....................
Bulb Replacement .214
...........................................
Fluid .209
.........................................
Parking .93
.........................
System Indicator .54
........................
Wear Indicators .176
.............................
Braking System .176
........................
Break-in, New Car .152
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 74
........................
Brights, Headlights .72 Bulb Replacement
..............................
Brake Lights .214
................
Front Parking Lights . 213
.................................
Headlights .210
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 215
............................
Specif ications .260
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 213
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .210
............................
Capacities Chart .260
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 49
.............................
Carrying Cargo .160
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer .120
..............................
CD Player .119, 120
........................
Certif ication Label .258
............................................
Chains .224
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .203
.............................
When to .194, 195
....................
Charge/Assist Gauge .68
....................................
Accessories .158
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
...............
Accessory Power Socket . 97
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 201
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
..........
Airbag System Components . 23
............................
Air Conditioning .103
.........................................
Usage .105
.......................................
Air Intake .163
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .220
...................
Air Vent in the Trunk . 163
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .55, 177
...................................
Operation .177
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
............................................
Armrest .85
................................
Audio System .112
................................
Auto Idle Stop .173
...............
Auto Idle Stop Indicator . 174
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 142
..............
Automatic Transmission . 168
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .260
.......................................
Shif ting .168 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 168
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 168
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 171
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
I
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CONT INUED
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .44
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .284
..........................
Time, Setting the .140
....................................
Timing Belt .209
....................................
Tire Chains .224
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .237
.................................
Tire Labeling .264
...............................................
Tires .219
..............................
Air Pressure .220
.........................
Checking Wear .221
..........................
Compact Spare .236
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .262
......................................
Inf lation .219
..................................
Inspection .221
...................................
Replacing .222
......................................
Rotating .222
...........................................
Snow .223
............................
Specif ications .261
...................
Tools, Tire Changing .237
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .182
................
Emergency Wrecker .250
..............
Traction Control System .179
...
TCS Activation Indicator .56,180
......................
TCS Indicator .56,180
.........................
TCS Of f Switch .180 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .208
...........................
Fluid Selection .200
..............
Identif ication Number .258
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 168
.....................................
Treadwear .262
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
................................................
Trunk .84
....................
Emergency Opener .85
.................................
Opening the .84
...................
Open Monitor Light . 56
....................................
Turn Signals .72
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .229
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 262
........................
Unleaded Gasoline .152
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning .216
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 204
..................................
Vanity Mirror .94 .................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 161
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .260
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 262
.............................
Vehicle Storage .226
.................................................
VIN .258
..................................
Viscosity, Oil .202
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 50
....................
Warranty Coverages .273
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 205
.....................................
Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 76
............
Alignment and Balance . 221
..........................
Compact Spare .236
......................................
Wrench .238
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 90
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .75
Index
U
V W
INDEX
VII
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: 17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ). Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). 208 209 209
201
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