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Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks. Reinstall 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.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter): Refill the engine with the
recommended oil. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to: Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required. Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
3. 7.
8.
9.
5.
6. 4.
Changing the Oil and Filter
220
OIL FILTER
4.5 US qt (4.3)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
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
270
Dimensions
Weights
Capacities Capacities
Air Conditioning 186.2 in (4,730 mm)
72.2 in (1,835 mm)
56.7 in (1,441 mm)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
62.0 in (1,576 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
3.1 US qt (2.9)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.14 US gal (8.1
)
2.09 US gal (7.9)
1.66 US gal (6.3
)
1.69 US gal (6.4)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicle
Canada Vehicle
1
2
17.1 US gal (64.7)
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications .181
................................
Accessories .181
............................
Modif ications .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .90
............
Accessory Power Sockets .115
................
Adding Engine Coolant .221
........................
Adding Engine Oil .218
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .219
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .11,23
...............
Additional Information .23
......................................
Servicing .32
...................
System Components .23
..............
Air Conditioning System .122
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .234
......................................
Antif reeze .221
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .61,201
...................................
Operation .201
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .151
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .90
................................
Audio System .127
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature .86
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21 .............
Automatic Speed Control .153
..............
Automatic Transmission .193
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .270
...............
Checking Fluid Level .223
.......................................
Shif ting .193
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator .193
.......................................
Shif ting .193
....................
Shif t Lock Release .197
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,256
............................
Jump Starting .252
..............................
Maintenance .240
............................
Specif ications .271
..............................
Bef ore Driving .175
..................................
Belts, Seat .10,20
...........................
Beverage Holder .115
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .201
.............
Break-in, New Linings .176
...........................................
Fluid .225
.......................................
Parking .112
.................
System Indicator .60,258 ........................
Wear Indicators .200
.............................
Braking System .200
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .176
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .85
........................
Brights, Headlights .84
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .230
.................................
Fog Lights .227
............................
Specif ications .271
............
Turn Signal Lights .228,229
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .227
............................
Capacities Chart .270
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
............................
Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .149
...................................
Operation .147
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
..................................
Ceiling Light .113
........................
Certif ication Label .268
...................................
Chains, tires .239
Index
A
BC
INDEX
I
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
SpareTirePressure:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: Manual Transmission Fluid:
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Manual Transmission Models
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
Rear:
Automatic Transmission Models Front:
Rear:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity:
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (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 ). 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
218
223 224
226225
17.1 US gal (64.7)