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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 rubber seal.
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):
3.8 US qt (3.6 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.
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uuSpecifications u
Information
■Brake Fluid
■ Transmission FluidSpecified
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Specified
Honda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 ℓ)
■Engine Oil
■ Engine CoolantRecommended
·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 ℓ)
Change
including
filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 ℓ)
Specified
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.37 US gal (5.18 ℓ)
(change including the remaining
0.125 US gal (0.475 ℓ) in the reserve tank)
■ TireRegular
Size
P195/65R15 89S
Pressure
32 psi
(220 kPa [2.2 kgf/cm
2])
Compact
Spare Size
T135/80D15 99M
Pressure 60 psi
(420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm2])
Wheel Size
Regular
15 x 6J
Compact Spare
15 x 4T
