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 ga sket 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 filter gasket seal.
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)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.8 US qt (3.6 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 there 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
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously variable
transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 2.95 US qt (2.8 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity1.37 US gal (5.18 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: Optional
RegularSizeP195/65R15 89SPressure32 psi (220 kPa [2.2 kgf/cm2])
Compact
Spare
*1Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure 60 psi (420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6JCompact Spare*115 x 4T
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