2007 HONDA ELEMENT oil type

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However,
service at a dealer is not
mandato ry to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service facility or person
reset the display as previously
describe d. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet for more
info rmation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactu red to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their perfo rman ce and durability. U.S.
Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
pe rformed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
information display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perform
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. Engine
oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you fill the fuel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the fluid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the fluid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread for
wear and foreign objects. See page
.
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and licen se plate lights monthly.
See page . 198
209
196
141
141
194
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
184

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil, it
displays the API certif ication seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the maintenance
minder display.
1.
2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
190
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT

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Specif ications
244
Capacities Engine Weights Dimensions 169.3 in (4,300 mm)
1.90 US gal (7.2
)
1.93 US gal (7.3
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
7.6 US qt (7.2
)
2.0 US qt (1.9
)
1.35 US gal (5.1
)
2.7 US qt (2.6
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
7.4 US qt (7.0
)
1.3 US qt (1.2
)
1.1 US qt (1.0)
2.4 US qt (2.3
)
2.3 US qt (2.2)
Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid (4WD)
Windshield
washer
reservoir
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
Fuel tank
Engine oil 5.6 US qt (5.3
)
4.2 US qt (4.0)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
15.9 US gal (60
)
0.16 US gal (0.6
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
SKJ20DR-M11 IZFR6K-119.7 : 1
144 cu-in (2,354 cm
)
3.43 x 3.90 in (87.0 x 99.0 mm) Water cooled 4-stroke DOHC
i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb (front
edge of rear door).
Gross vehicle weight rating 62.5 in (1,587 mm) 62.3 in (1,582 mm)
62.1 in (1,578 mm)
62.1 in (1,577 mm)
101.4 in (2,575 mm) 70.4 in (1,788 mm) 71.5 in (1,815 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track 170.9 in (4,341 mm) 170.3 in (4,326 mm)
69.4 in (1,763 mm)
Approx. 1:
2:
NGK:
DENSO:
Front
Rear
3:
4:
Change
Without filter
Total Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
4WD
2WD
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total 4WD
2WD
Change
Total
LX model
EX model
SC model
5:
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
4 1, 2
3
1, 2
3
1
5
5
3 2
1, 2
3
Including filter

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Specifications
T
echnical Inf ormat ion
245
Air Conditioning Fuses
Battery Lights Tires Alignment
HFC-134a
(R-134a)
12 V 60/55 W (H4/HB2)
0°13’
0.08
in (2.0 mm)
0.0in(0mm)
Refrigerant
type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type Interior
Under-hood
Capacity 12 V 45 AH/20 HR
Headlights
Headlights
High Beam
Headlights Low Beam
Front turn signal/parking
lights
Front side marker lights
Rear turn signal lights
Brake/Taillights
Back-up lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Cargo area light
High-mount brake light 12 V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
12
V
21 W
10
W
8W 10
W
3CP
18
W (21 CP)
21/5
W
21
W
3CP 21/5
W
12
V 60 W
12 V 55 W
12 V
12 V 5 W
P215/70R16 99S
0°24’ 1°00’
Size
Pr essure
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
35
psi (240 kPa , 2.4 kgf/cm
)
33
psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
P225/55R18
97H
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
28/8 W
See page237or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page238or the fuse box
cover.
1°50’
Toe-in
Camber
Caster
1°06’
Front/Rear
Front
Rear
Spare
All models except SC
SC model
1:
2:
(HB3)
(H11) Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
1
12
1
1
2
1
2 2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
17.6
µ19.4 oz (500 µ550 g)
12 V µND-OIL8