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.
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.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
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.
4. 5. 6.
7. 8. 9.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
235
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
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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(V6 models)
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Specif ications (4-cylinder Models)
290
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.7 in (1,415 mm)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.90 US gal (7.2)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.35 US gal (5.1)
5.6 US qt (5.3
)
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) 4.4 US qt (4.2
)
4.2 US qt (4.0
)
ND-OIL8 2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.2 US qt (2.1)
3.0 US qt (2.8)
6.9 US qt (6.5)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
) 4.8 US qt (4.5
)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual trans-
mission fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
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Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning Capacities
61.1 in (1,553 mm)
61.2 in (1,554 mm)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) HFC-134a (R-134a)
ND-OIL8
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
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
) 1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.22 US gal (8.4
)
105.1 in (2,670 mm)
1.74 US gal (6.6
)
187.8 in (4,770 mm)
71.3 in (1,810 mm)
55.8 in (1,418 mm)
2.17 US gal (8.2
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
17.09 US gal (64.7
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluidAutomatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: Change
Manual Automatic
Total
ManualAutomatic
Change Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
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Specif ications ( V6 Models)
CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 276
............................
Jump Starting . 272
..............................
Maintenance . 260
....................
Specif ications . 291, 293
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 183
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,17
...........................
Beverage Holders . 98
..................................
Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 209
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 184
...........................................
Fluid . 243
.........................................
Parking . 96
..........................
System Design . 208
.................
System Indicator . 58, 278
........................
Wear Indicators . 208
.............................
Braking System . 208
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 184
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights . 69
....................................
Accessories . 191
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 76
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 100
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 236
Additional Inf ormation About Your
.........................................
Airbags . 21
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 233
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 73
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 25
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 15
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 106
.........................
Manual System . 108
.....................
Automatic System . 113
Automatic System with
.................
navigation system . 117
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 256
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 184
All Children Should Sit in a
.....................................
Back Seat . 33
......................................
Antif reeze . 236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 209 ...................................
Operation . 209
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76
............................................
Armrest . 85
................................
Audio System . 124
.................
AM/FM/CD Player . 126
.............
AM/FM/CD Changer . 136
AM/FM/CD Changer with
.................
navigation system . 149
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 70
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
..
Automatic Climate Control . 113, 117
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 175
..............
Automatic Transmission . 203
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 290, 292
.......
Checking Fluid Level . 239, 240
.......................................
Shif ting . 203
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 203
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 204
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 206
Index
A B
INDEX
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5-speed manual transmission:6-speed manual transmission:
Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid: SpareTirePressure:
17.09 US gal (64.7)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
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 ). Capacity:
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
2.3 US qt (2.2
)
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 ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see
pages and ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
4-cylinder models
6-cylinder models Front:
Rear:
Front:
Rear:
232
240 241 242 243
245244 All 4-cylinder models
All 6-cylinder models
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