oil dipstick HONDA ACCORD 2006 CL7 / 7.G Owners Manual
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Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its hole.Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
1. 2. 3.4.
203
Oil Check
A dding Oil
Service Station Procedure
Bef ore Driving
159
4-cylinder models6-cylinder models 4-cylinder modelsUPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
DIPSTICK
(orange handle) DIPSTICK
(orange loop)
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4-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
Maint enance
201
BRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange handle)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
RADIATOR CAPCLUTCH FLUID
(5-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
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6-cylinder Models
Fluid Locations
202
ENGINE OIL FILL CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
COOLANT
RESERVOIR
RADIATOR CAP
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
CLUTCH FLUID
(6-speed Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
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Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
(4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine, and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
(6-cylinder models)
(4-cylinder models)
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter. 9.
8.
7.
6.
4. 5.
Changing the Oil and Filter
206
OIL FILTER
6-cylinder models
OIL FILTER
4-cylinder models
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.5 US qt (4.3
)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If it does not go
outwithin10seconds,turnoff the
engine. There is a mechanical
problem that needs to be repaired
bef ore you can continue driving
(see on page).
This indicator should never come on
when the engine is running. If it
starts flashing or stays on, the oil
pressure has dropped very low or
lost pressure. Serious engine
damage is possible, and you should
take immediate action. If necessary, add oil to bring the level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Let the vehicle sit f or a minute.
Open the hood, and check the oil
level (see page ). An engine
very low on oil can lose pressure
during cornering and other driving
maneuvers.
Saf ely pull of f the road, and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
1. 2. 3. 4.
159 203 255
Emergency T owing
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
250
LOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
Running the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the vehicle stopped.
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Child Seats . 34
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Lower Anchorage Points . 43
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Tether Anchorage Points . 47
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Climate Control Sensors . 113
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Clock, Setting the . 143
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Clutch Fluid . 216
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CO in the Exhaust . 274
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 169
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Compact Spare . 238
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 280
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 208
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Checking . 160
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Proper Solution . 208
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Temperature Gauge . 65
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 274
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Cruise Control Operation . 145
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Customer Service Of f ice . 280
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 4, 56 ................
Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 282
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
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Dimensions . 266
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 210, 211
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Engine Oil . 159
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Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 179
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Disposal of Used Oil . 206
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 77
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 269
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 170
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 7
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Driving . 167
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Economy . 161
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Dual Temperature Control . 111
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Economy, Fuel . 161
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Emergencies on the Road . 237
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Battery, Jump Starting . 245 ...........
Brake System Indicator . 253
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Changing a Flat Tire . 239
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Charging System Indicator . 251
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Checking the Fuses . 257
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 251
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 254
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Overheated Engine . 248
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Emergency Brake . 95
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Emergency Flashers . 71
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Emergency Towing . 255
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Emissions Controls . 274Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 65
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 251
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 193
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 250
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 203
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Overheating . 248
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Specif ications . 266
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Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Starting . 169
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Engine Speed Limiter . 172, 175
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 274
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Exhaust Fumes . 52
Index
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