2011 HONDA INSIGHT Owners Manual

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Youshouldcheckthefollowing 
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check eve

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Maintenance Minder
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Maintenance Main Items
Replace engine oil 
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect th

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Fluid Locations
Maint enance
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RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK 
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (CVT)
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
ENGINE COOLANT
RE

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Unscrew and remove the engine oil 
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour the
oil slowly and caref ully so you do not
spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred 
0W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ica

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual 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

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual CONT INUED
Remove the oil drain bolt and 
washer from the bottom of the
engine. Drain the oil into an
appropriate container.Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (a

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HONDA INSIGHT 2011 2.G Owners Manual 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. 
Put the under-cover back in place 
and reinstall the holding clips and
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