uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
5. Remove the oil filter and dispose of the
remaining oil.
6. Check that the filter gasket is not stuck to
the engine contact surface.
u If it is stuck, you must detach it.
7. Wipe away dirt and dust adhering to the
contact surface of the engine block, and
install a new oil filter.
u Apply a light coat of new engine oil to
the oil gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque:
29 lbf∙ft (39 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
30 lbf∙ft (40 N∙m, 4.0 kgf∙m)
9.Pour the recommended engine oil into the engine.uEngine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.9 US qt (3.7 L)
4.4 US qt (4.2 L)
10. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap securely and
start the engine.
11. Run the engine for a few minutes, and
then check that ther e is no leak from the
drain bolt or oil filter.
12. Stop the engine, wait for three minutes,
and then check the oil level on the dipstick.
u If necessary, add more engine oil.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil
filter. You can buy this wrench from a dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap. Start the engine. The
low oil pressure indicator should go off within five
seconds. If it does not, turn off the engine, and check
your work.
Oil Filter
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Oil Filter
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
1.8 ℓ engine models
2.4 ℓ engine models
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Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Automatic Transmission Fluid
■ Manual Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda ATF DW-1
(automatic transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.5 US qt (2.4 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.7 US qt (3.5 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.9 US qt (3.7 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.48 US gal (5.59 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Canadian DX models
*2: LX models
*3: HF model
*4: EX and U.S. EX-L models
*5: Canadian Touring models
RegularSize
P195/65R15 89H*1, *2P195/65R15 89S*3P205/55R16 89H*4P215/45R17 87V*5
Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm2])30 (210 [2.1])*1, *232 (220 [2.2])*3, *4, *5
Compact
Spare*Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular
15 x 6J*1, *315 x 6 1/2J*216 x 6 1/2J*417 x 7J*5
Compact Spare*15 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Information
■Brake/Clutch Fluid
■ Manual Transmission FluidSpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 4.2 US qt (4.0 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
4.4 US qt (4.2 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.45 US gal (5.5 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Optional for U.S. models (summer tires)
RegularSizeP215/45R17 87V
215/45ZR17 91W*1
Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm2])32 (220 [2.2])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D16 101M
Pressure
psi(kPa[kgf/cm
2]) 60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular17 x 7JCompact Spare16 x 4T
