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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 .
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items
at the specified interval s. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work fill out the
maintenance record. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability. 135
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Maintenance Minder
Owner’s Maintenance Checks 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.
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Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
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.
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 given in the maintenance
schedule.
1.
2.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Changing the Engine Oil and
Filter
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
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WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine
Capacities
Capacities
157.4 in (3,999 mm)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.43 US gal (5.4
)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
66.2 in (1,682 mm)
60.0 in (1,524 mm)
96.5 in (2,450 mm)
57.3 in (1,456 mm)
57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke SOHC
VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine 2.87 x 3.52 in (73.0 x 89.4 mm) 91.3 cu-in (1,497 cm
)
10.4 : 1
Fuel tank
Engine oil 10.8 US gal (41
)
3.8 US qt (3.6
)
3.6 US qt (3.4)
4.4 US qt (4.2) Engine
coolant
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Manual
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity:
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
IZFR6K-13
SKJ20DR-M13 0.98 US gal (3.7
)
1.00 US gal (3.8
)
2.5 US qt (2.4
)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Without filter
Total 1:
2:
(NGK)
(DENSO) Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
1 2
2
Including filter