uuMaintenance Under the Hood uChanging the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
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Maintenance
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from 
the bottom of the engine, and drain the 
oil into a suitable container.
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 filter gasket.
8. Put a new washer on the drain bolt, then 
reinstall the drain bolt.
u Tightening torque: 
30 lbf∙ft (40 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)1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You will need a special wrench to replace the oil 
filter. You can buy this wr ench from an authorized 
Honda Clarity Plug-In  Hybrid dealer.
When installing the new oil filter, follow the 
instructions supplied with the oil filter.
Drain Bolt
Washer
Oil Filter
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Maintenance
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
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.
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