2018 HONDA FIT oil filter

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 488
Safety When Performing Maintenance .... 489Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 490
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 491
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood .... 499Opening the Hood ........................... 500
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 501
Oil Check ......................................... 502
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 503
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter..... 504Engine Coolant ................................ 506 Transmission Fluid ............................ 508
Brake/Clutch
* Fluid .......................... 509
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 510
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 511
Checking and Maintaining Wiper Blades ............................................................ 518
Checking and Maintaining Tires Checking Tires ................................. 522
Tire and Loading Information Label .. 523
Tire Labeling .................................... 523
DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles) ...... 525Wear Indicators................................ 527
Tire Service Life ................................ 527
Tire and Wheel Replacement............ 528 Tire Rotation .................................... 529
Winter Tires ..................................... 530
Battery ............................................... 531
Remote Transmitter Care Replacing the Button Battery ........... 533
Heating and Cooling System
*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 535
Cleaning Interior Care .................................... 536
Exterior Care.................................... 538
Accessories and Modifications Accessories ...................................... 541
Modifications................................... 541
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub Items Main Item
1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
*1: If a message SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuMaintenance MinderTMuTo Use Maintenance MinderTM
Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main Item
*1: If a message Maintenance does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change
the engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear brakes●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil f ilter regularly in order to maintain the
engine’s lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordance with the Maintenance Minder message on
the information display
*/multi-information display*.
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the bolts and clips on the
undercarriage and remove the under
cover.
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under
Cover
Bolt Clip
Washer
Drain Bolt
* Not available on all models
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uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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 filter 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)
9. Pour the recommended engine oil into the
engine.
u Engine oil change capacity (including
filter):
3.5 US qt (3.3 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
■ Continuously Variable Transmission
Fluid
*
■Manual Transmission Fluid*
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■ Engine Oil
■ Engine Coolant
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
*2: Manual transmission models
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-16, 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-16, 0W-20
detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.3 US qt (3.1 L)
Change
including
filter
3.5 US qt (3.3 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
0.999 US gal (3.78 L) *1
(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank)
0.999 US gal (3.78 L)*2
(change including the remaining
0.111 US gal (0.42 L) in the reserve tank)
■ Tire
*1: LX, Canadian DX, LX
*2: EX, SPORT, EX-L, EX-LNA, Canadian EX, EX-L, SPORT
Regular
Size185/60R15 84T*1
185/55R16 83H*2
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm2])
Front33 (230 [2.3])
Rear33 (230 [2.3])*1
32 (220 [2.2])*2
Compact
Spare Size T135/80D15 99M
Pressure
psi (kPa[kgf/cm
2])
60 (420 [4.2])
Wheel SizeRegular15 x 6J*1
16 x 6J*2
Compact Spare15 x 4T
* Not available on all models
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 421
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 470
Accessories and Modifications ................ 541
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 187
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .......... 89, 433
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 506
Engine Oil ............................................... 501
Washer ................................................... 510
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 501
Adjusting Front Seats.............................................. 170
Head Restraints ....................................... 177
Headlights .............................................. 511
Mirrors.................................................... 169
Rear Seats ............................................... 174
Steering Wheel ....................................... 168
Temperature ........................................... 103
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 245
Air Conditioning System
Climate Control System .......................... 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows....................................... 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 535
Air Conditioning System (Heating and Cooling System)
Cooling................................................... 194 Defrosting the Windshield
and Windows ....................................... 194
Heating ................................................... 193
Heating and Cooling System .................... 192
Air Pressure ....................................... 523, 575
Airbags ........................................................ 46
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 52
Airbag Care ............................................... 59
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 49
Indicator .............................................. 57, 80
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 58
Sensors ...................................................... 46
Side Airbags .............................................. 53
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 55
Android Auto ............................................ 290
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 470
Indicator .................................................... 80
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 286
Armrest ..................................................... 181
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 206
Audio System ............................................ 202
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 213
Error Messages ........................................ 309
General Information ................................ 314
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 223, 273
Recommended CDs ................................. 315
Recommended Devices ............................ 317
Remote Controls ................................. 5, 206
Security Code .......................................... 204
Theft Protection ....................................... 204 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 317
USB Port(s) .............................................. 203
Audio/Information Screen ............... 209, 230
Authorized Manuals ................................ 584
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 139
Customize ............................................... 140
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ........ 199
Average Fuel Economy .................... 105, 109
Average Speed ......................................... 110
B
Battery...................................................... 531
Charging System Indicator................. 78, 560
Jump Starting .......................................... 555
Maintenance (Checki ng the Battery) ........ 531
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 533
Belts (Seat) .................................................. 36
Beverage Holders ..................................... 185
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®............. 340, 365
Booster Seats (For Children) ...................... 72
Brake System ............................................ 468
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................... 470
Brake Assist System ................................. 471
Fluid ........................................................ 509
Foot Brake............................................... 469
Indicator............................................ 76, 562
Parking Brake .......................................... 468
Brake System Indicator .............................. 76
Brightness Control (Instrument Panel) .... 166
Bulb Replacement .................................... 511
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Index
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)................ 433
Braking ................................................... 468
Continuously Variable Transmission ........ 416
Cruise Control ........................................ 428
Shifting Gear .......................... 417, 419, 423
Starting the Engine ......................... 409, 411
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 535
E
ECON Button............................................ 427
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 85
Elapsed Time ............................................ 109
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ........................................... 82, 562
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............ 459
Emergency ................................................ 569
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ...... 580
Engine Coolant .................................................. 506
Jump Starting ......................................... 555
Number .................................................. 576
Oil .......................................................... 501
Starting........................................... 409, 411
Switch Buzzer ......................................... 154
Engine Coolant ........................................ 506
Adding to the Radiator ........................... 507
Adding to the Reserve Tank .................... 506
High Temperature Indicator ...................... 81
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 81
Overheating ............................................ 558 Engine Oil
................................................. 501
Adding .................................................... 503
Checking ................................................. 502
Displaying Oil Life ............................ 491, 495
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................. 77, 560
Recommended Engine Oil ........................ 501
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System .............................................. 82, 562
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) ................................. 73
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 538
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 169
F
Features..................................................... 201
Filters Dust and Pollen ....................................... 535
Oil ........................................................... 504
Flat Tire ..................................................... 545
Floor Mats ................................................. 537
Fluids Brake ....................................................... 509
Continuously Variable Transmission ......... 508
Engine Coolant ........................................ 506
Manual Transmission ............................... 508
Windshield Washer .................................. 510
FM/AM Radio ............................................ 215
Fog Light Indicator ..................................... 85
Folding Down the Rear Seats .................. 175
Foot Brake ................................................. 469 Front Airbags (SRS)
..................................... 49
Front Seats ................................................ 170
Adjusting ................................................ 170
Front Sensor Camera ................................ 431
Fuel ...................................................... 23, 483
Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Range ..................................................... 109
Recommendation .................................... 483
Refueling........................................... 23, 483
Fuel Economy ........................................... 486
Fuel Fill Cap ........................................ 23, 485
Message.................................................. 561
Fuel Fill Door ...................................... 23, 484
Fuses .......................................................... 564
Inspecting and Changing......................... 568
Locations................................................. 564
G
Gasoline (Fuel) Economy ................................................. 486
Gauge ..................................................... 106
Information ............................................. 483
Instant Fuel Economy .............................. 110
Low Fuel Indicator ..................................... 80
Refueling................................................. 483
Gauges ...................................................... 103
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