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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)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.
(6-cylinder models) (4-cylinder models) 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. 9. 8.
7.
6.
5. 10.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
207
OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 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
266
Dimensions
Air Conditioning Weights
Capacities Capacities
189.5 in (4,813 mm)
71.7 in (1,820 mm)
57.2 in (1,453 mm)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g)
16 18 oz (450 500 g) ND-OIL8
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
107.9 in (2,740 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant 1.35 US gal (5.1
)
1.32 US gal (5.0)
1.77 US gal (6.7)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
2.22 US gal (8.4) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.5 US qt (4.3)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
5.3 US qt (5.0)
2.0 US qt (1.9)
2.2 US qt (2.1
)
3.1 US qt (2.9
)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
7.4 US qt (7.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
)
6-cylinder models
Approx.
Front
Rear
2:
3:
Change
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S.
Canada
1:
1
2 1
1 3
1
1
1
1
1
1
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 251
............................
Jump Starting .245
..............................
Maintenance .234
............................
Specif ications .267
..............................
Bef ore Driving .153
........................................
Belts, Seat .10
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .180
.............
Break-in, New Linings .154
...........................................
Fluid .215
.........................................
Parking .99
.........................
System Indicator .59
........................
Wear Indicators .179
.............................
Braking System .179
........................
Break-in, New Car .154
..
Brightness Control, Instruments .72
........................
Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .223
..............................
Brake Lights .223
................
Front Parking Lights .221
.................................
Headlights .218 ............................
Specif ications .267
............
Turn Signal Lights . 221, 222
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .218
....................................
Accessories .162
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .76
...............
Accessory Power Socket .99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .205
...................................
Airbag (SRS) .11
..........
Airbag System Components .23
............................
Air Conditioning .105
.........................................
Usage .107
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .228
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 180
...................................
Operation . 180
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
........
Audio System . 114, 122, 131, 135
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 145
..............
Automatic Transmission . 173
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .266
.......................................
Shif ting .173
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 173
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 173
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 176 ............................
Capacities Chart .266
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo .164
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
...................................
CD Changer .128
.......................................
CD Player .122
..........................
CD Pocket, Center .99
........................
Certif ication Label .264
............................................
Chains .232
....................
Changing a Flat Tire .239
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .206
......................................
When to .193
...
Charging System Indicator . 58,251
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 168
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 78
Index
AB
C
INDEX
I
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Service Information Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automa tic Transmission Fluid: Tire
Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Power
Steering Fluid:
SpareTirePressure:
4.4
US qt (4.2
)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
17.09
US gal (64.7
)
Unleaded
gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ). Honda
Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda
Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
U.S. VP, SE, EX and EX-L
Canadian DX-G, SE and EX-L
U.S. LX
Front:
Rear:
U.S. LX-V6 and EX-V6
Canadian SE-V6 and EX-V6
204
211 212 214
216215
5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
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