Engine Oil - Honda

1 Engine OilAdding OilTo add oil, unscrew and remove theengine oil fill cap on top of the valvecover. Pour in the oil, and install theengine oil fill cap. Tighten it a few minutes and recheck theoil level. Do not fill above the uppermark; you could damage the OilOil is a major contributor to yourengine's performance and use a premium-grade deter-gent can determine an oil's SAEviscosity and Service Classificationfrom the API Service label on the fuel-efficient oil is recommendedfor your Honda . This is shown on theAPI Service label by the words"Energy Conserving." This oil isformulated to help your Engine useless API Service label also tells youthe service classification of the use an oil that is labeled 'APIS ervice SJ.

2 " This service rating mayinclude other classifications, such asCD. These additional classificationsare not a problem, as long as thelabel also carries the SJ SERVICE LABELCONTINUEDM aintenanceENGINE OILFILL CAPE ngine OilThe oil container may also displaythe API Certification seal. Make sureit says "For Gasoline Engines."API CERTIFICATION MARKThe SAE numbers tell you the oil'sviscosity or weight. Select the oil foryour car according to this TemperatureAn oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 ispreferred for improved fuel economyand year-round protection in yourHonda. You may use a 10W-30 oil ifthe temperature in your area nevergoes below 20 F ( 7 C).

3 Synthetic OilYou may use a synthetic motor oil ifit meets the same requirementsgiven for conventional motor oil;energy conserving, a serviceclassification of SJ, and the properweight as shown on the chart. Whenusing synthetic oil, you must followthe oil and filter change intervalsgiven in the maintenance Honda does not need any oiladditives. Purchasing additives forthe Engine or transmission will notincrease your car's performance orlongevity. It only increases the costof operating your OilChanging the Oil and FilterAlways change the oil and filteraccording to the time and distance(miles/kilometers) recommenda-tions in the maintenance oil and filter collect contami-nants that can damage your Engine ifthey are not removed the oil and filter requiresspecial tools and access fromunderneath the car.

4 The car shouldbe raised on a service station-typehydraulic lift for this service. Unlessyou have the knowledge and properequipment, you should have thismaintenance done by a Run the Engine until it reachesnormal operating temperature,then shut it Open the hood and remove theengine oil fill cap. Remove the oildrain bolt and washer from thebottom of the Engine . Drain the oilinto an appropriate Remove the oil filter and let theremaining oil drain. A specialwrench (available from yourHonda dealer) is required toremove the Install a new oil filter according toinstructions that come with DRAIN BOLTOIL FILTERE ngine Oil5.

5 Put a new washer on the drain bolt,then reinstall the drain it to:33 lbf-ft (44 , kgf-m)6. Refill the Engine with the recom-mended oil change capacity(including filter) US qt ( , Imp qt)7. Install the Engine oil fill cap. Startthe Engine . The oil pressureindicator light should go out withinfive seconds. If it does not, turn offthe Engine and reinspect Let the Engine run for severalminutes and check the drain boltand oil filter for Turn off the Engine , let it sit forseveral minutes, then check the oillevel. If necessary, add oil to bringthe level to the upper mark on disposal of Engine oil can beharmful to the environment.

6 If youchange your own oil, please dispose ofthe used oil properly. Put it in a sealedcontainer and take it to a recyclingcenter. Do not discard it in a trash binor dump it on the SystemIf the coolant level in the reservetank is at or below the MIN line, addcoolant to bring it up to the MAX the cooling system for coolant should always be amixture of 50 percent antifreeze and50 percent water. Never add straightantifreeze or plain use Genuine HondaAntifreeze/Coolant. If it is notavailable, you may use anothermajor-brand non-silicate coolant as atemporary replacement. Make sure itis a high-quality coolantrecommended for aluminum , continued use of any non- Honda coolant can result incorrosion, causing the coolingsystem to malfunction or fail.

7 Havethe cooling system flushed andrefilled with Honda antifreeze/coolant as soon as the reserve tank is completelyempty, you should also check thecoolant level in the Engine CoolantRESERVE TANKR emoving the radiator capwhile the Engine is hot cancause the coolant to spray out,seriously scalding let the Engine andradiator cool down beforeremoving the radiator System1. Make sure the Engine and radiatorare Turn the radiator cap counter-clockwise, without pressing downon it, until it stops. This relievesany pressure remaining in thecooling Remove the radiator cap bypushing down and The coolant level should be up tothe base of the filler neck.

8 Addcoolant if it is Put the radiator cap back it Pour coolant into the reserve it to halfway between the MAXand MIN marks. Put the cap backon the reserve not add any rust inhibitors orother additives to your car's coolingsystem. They may not be compatiblewith the coolant or Engine CAPRESERVE TANKC ooling SystemReplacing Engine CoolantThe cooling system should becompletely drained and refilled withnew coolant according to the timeand distance recommendations inthe maintenance schedule. Only useGenuine Honda the coolant requires accessto the underside of the car. Unlessyou have the tools and knowledge,you should have this maintenancedone by a skilled Turn the ignition ON (II).

9 Turnthe temperature control dial tomaximum heat. Turn off theignition and remove the key. Openthe hood. Make sure the engineand radiator are cool to the Remove the radiator Loosen the drain plug on thebottom of the radiator. Thecoolant will come out through thehole in the splash PLUG