oil viscosity HONDA ELEMENT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
certif ication seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda motor oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda motor oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API certif ication seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
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ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API CERTIFICATION SEALAmbient Temperature

Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely.
If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle on level
ground. Remove the transmission
f iller bolt, and caref ully f eel inside
the bolt hole with your f inger. The
f luid level should be up to the edge
of the bolt hole. If it is not, add
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF) until it starts to run out of the
hole. If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spill immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment. If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the upper mark.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can affect the shift quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 by
your dealer as soon as it is
convenient.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. 5.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Maint enance
195
FILLER BOLT
Correct Level
WASHER

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Oil........................
Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .141
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Pressure Indicator . 60, 231
Selecting Proper Viscosity ......................................
Chart .189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .92
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Overheating, Engine .229
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Owner Maintenance Checks .184
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Panel Brightness Control .72
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Park Gear Position .155
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Parking .159
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Parking Brake .93
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 233
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Parking Lights .71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 159
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Playing a Disc .119
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Playing the AM/FM Radio . 107Playing the XM Satellite
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Radio .113
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PGM-FI System .252
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Power Door Locks .80
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Power Mirrors .92
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Power Socket Locations . 97
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Power Steering Fluid . 197
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Preparing to Drive .151
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 12
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children .37
Protecting Inf ants and Small .......................................
Children .42
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Protecting Larger Children . 51
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Using Booster Seat .52
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Radiator Overheating . 229
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Radio/CD Sound System . 107
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RadioThef t Protection . 129
Readiness Codes ........................... 254
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Rear Dif f erential Fluid . 196
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Rear Doors .81 ..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 203
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Rear Seat, Folding .87
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Rear View Mirror .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Def ogger .73
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Wiper and Washer .70
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 83
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Reclining the Front Seats . 86
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 154
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Recommended Tire Pressures . 209
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Reminder Lights .59
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Removing the Rear Seats . 89
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Remote Transmitter .77
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Remote Audio Controls . 132
Replacement Inf ormation ..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 190
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Fuses .234
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Light Bulbs .198
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Tires .208
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Wiper Blades .206
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .23
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 260
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 141, 192
Index
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .217
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading . 246
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Unleaded Gasoline .138
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .191 .......................................
XM Radio .113
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Vanity Mirror .99
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Vehicle Capacity Load .146
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Vehicle Dimensions .244
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .242
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Vehicle Storage .215
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .242
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Viscosity, Oil .189
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .165
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VSA Of f Switch .166
VSA System and Activation
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Indicators .64 ............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .55
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Warranty Coverages . 259
Washers, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .193
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Operation .70
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Wheels .208
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Adjusting the Steering .74
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Alignment and Balance .211
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Replacement .211
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Specif ications .212
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Nut Wrench .220
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .91
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Rear .93
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Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
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Def roster .105
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Washers .193
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .206
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Operation .70
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Worn Tires .210 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .239
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