146 || 147
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Engine Compartment Cover
The component parts in the engine compartment are protected by a cover. You
may need to remove the cover when you perform certain maintenance work.
Starting at either side, lift the outermost edge of
the engine compartment cover. Pull up on the
cover, and remove it from the pins. Move towards
the opposite side while applying uniform upward
pressure.
Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certifi\
cation Seal
and is of the specified viscosity grade.
Engine Oil
Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
Upper markLower mark
Ambient temperature
