2006 HONDA INSIGHT oil dipstick

Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Pull the support rod out of its clip
and insert the end into the
designated hole in the hood.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its hole.
3.
3. 1.
2.4.
135
Oil Check
A dding Oil
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
97
CLIPSUPPORT ROD
DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK

Fluid Locations
134
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(CVT)
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
(Manual
Transmission
only)

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 and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Install the black cover under the
engine.
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. 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.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
6.
7.
8. 9.
10.
11.
5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
138
2.6 US qt (2.5)
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.

This indicator should never
come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing or stays
on, the oil pressure has dropped very
low or lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Start the engine, and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
out within 10 seconds, turn of f the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see
on page
). The engine running generates the
oil pressure.
When the auto idle stop is
activated, the engine is stopped,
but the low oil pressure indicator
does not come on.
1.
2.
3. 4. 97
135
183
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
Emergency T owing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
179
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.

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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .4, 42
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Daytime Running Lights . 56
Daytime Running Lights .......................................
Indicator .46
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Dead Battery .175
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 206
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Def og and Def rost .77
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 58
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Def rosting the Windows . 77
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Dimensions .194
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Dimming the Headlights . 56
Dipstick Automatic Transmission .....................................
(CVT) .142
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Engine Oil .97
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Directional Signals .56
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 121
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Disposal of Used Oil .138
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Display Change Button . 49
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 62
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Power Door Locks .62
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 196
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Capacities Chart .194
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 38
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Carrying Cargo .102
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care .87
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CD Player Error Message . 88
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CD Changer Error Message . 89
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CD Player .85
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Ceiling Light .72
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Certif ication Label .192
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Chains, Tires .161
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Charge/Assist Gauge .53
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Changing a Flat Tire .167
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .136
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When to .129
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Charging System Indicator . 44,180
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 108
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Child Saf ety .25
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Booster Seats .35
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Child Seats .30
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 28
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Inf ants .26
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Large Children .34 ......................
Risks with Airbags .26
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Small Children .29
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Tethers .33
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 25
Child Seats ................
Installing a Child Seat . 30
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Selecting Child Seat . 30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 33
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Climate Control Sensors . 79
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Clock .91
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Clutch Fluid .145
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CO in the Exhaust .199
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 109
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Compact Spare Tire .166
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Consumer Inf ormation . 204
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Controls, Instruments and . 41
Coolant ........................................
Adding .139
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Checking .98
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Proper Solution .139
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Temperature Gauge . 49
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .199
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Cup Holders .71
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Current Fuel Mileage .50
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Customer Service Of f ice . 204
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