oil capacity HONDA PASSPORT 2002 2.G Owners Manual

195Care and Maintenance
This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle
well maintained and to follow
basic maintenance safety
precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules for
normal driving and severe driving
conditions, a Maintenance
Record, and instructions for
simple maintenance tasks you
may want to take care of yourself.
If you have the skills and tools
required
to perform more complex
maintenance tasks on your Honda,
you may want to purchase the
Service Manual. See page 253 for
information on how to obtain a
copy, or see your Honda dealer. Service Station Information
197
.
Fuel Fill Cap 197
. . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Recommendation 198
. . .
Fuel Tank Capacity 198
. . . . .
Engine Oil
Recommendation 198
. . . . . .
Windshield Washer 198
. . . . .
Tire Inflation Pressures 198
. .
Battery 198
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood Release 199
. . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Dipstick 200
. . . . .
Fuel Requirements 200
. . . . . . . .
Oxygenated Fuels 200
. . . . . .
Maintenance Safety 201
. . . . . . .
Important Safety
Precautions 202
. . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Schedule 203
. . . . .
Required Maintenance Record 206
Owner Safety Checks 208
. . . . . .
Engine Oil and Filter 211
. . . . . .
Proper Quality Oil 211
. . . . . . Change Interval
211
. . . . . . . .
Oil Change 212
. . . . . . . . . . .
Oil Filter Installation 212
.
Oil Viscosity 213
. . . . . . . . . .
Oil Level Check 213
. . . . . . .
Engine Oil Additives 214
. . .
Air Cleaner Filter 214
. . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission Fluid 215
Automatic Transmission
Fluid 216
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front (4
WD) and
Rear Axles 216
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 217
. . .
Other Required Maintenance 219
Brake Master Cylinder 219
. .
Shift-on-the-Fly System 220
.
Front Wheel Bearings 220
. . .
Hood Latch and Hinges 221
.
Air Conditioning 221
. . . . . . .
Body Lubrication 221
. . . . . .
Care and Maintenance

198Care and Maintenance
Fuel Recommendation
Use only unleaded gasoline. For
additional information see “Fuel
Requirements” in this section.
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 U.S. gallons (75 liters)
Engine Oil Recommendation
Use only SJ quality oil.
The chart shown under “Engine
Oil and Filter” in this section will
serve as a guide for choosing the
proper viscosity oil.
Windshield Washer
Check the reservoir fluid level
regularly. Use a commercially
available windshield washer fluid.
The windshield washer reservoir
is located on the front right side of
the engine compartment.
Tire Inflation Pressures
Check at least monthly, including
the spare. Keep inflated to the
pressure shown on the tire placard
on the driver’s doorjamb.
LABEL
Battery
Your new vehicle has a low
maintenance battery.
CHARGE TEST INDICATOR
UPPER LEVEL
LOWER LEVEL CHARGING
NECESSARY
OK
BLUE COLORLESS
You will never have to add water.
The hydrometer (test indicator) in
the top of the battery provides
information for testing purposes
only.
WARNING : Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.

Technical Data235
These specifications are given here for information only. Before using them, see the cautions and other instructions
throughout this manual. For further information, see the Service Manual covering the cha\
ssis or body parts in question.
Your Honda dealer may also be able to help.
Engine
Engine modelV632LItemV6-3.2L
Engine typeWater cooled 4-stroke, 75
V
Piston displacement193.1 cu.in. (3,165 cc)
Number of cylinders6
Compression ratio9.1:1
Spark plugsPK16PR11
Spark plug gap0.04 in. (1.05 mm)
Oil filterFull-flow cartridge type
Oil capacity (Original factory fill or rebuilt engine)6.3 U.S. quarts (6.0 liters)
*Oil capacity (Service change)
with filter change
without filter change
5.0 U.S. quarts (4.7 liters)
4.2 U.S. quarts (4.0 liters)
Idle speed750 rpm
Valve clearance (Cold)Intake
Exhaust0.011
0.002 in. (0.28
0.05 mm)
0.012
0.002 in. (0.30
0.05 mm)
* Oil capacities shown are approximate refill capacities.
* After refill, recheck oil level.
Specifications

236Technical Data
Cooling System
Radiator typeTube and corrugated fins pressure type
Capacity11.2 U.S. quarts (10.6 liters) for MT
11.1 U.S. quarts (10.5 liters) for AT
ThermostatWax pellet type 170
F (76.5
C)
Air Conditioning
Refrigerant typeR-134a
Charge quantity22.9 oz (650g)
Lubricant typePAG oil
Clutch
TransmissionMUA
Clutch size10.24 in. (260 mm)
TypeDry single plate disc with diaphragm spring
Clutch control
operationHydraulic
Clutch pedal
free play0.2 in. – 0.6 in.
(5 mm – 15 mm)

Technical Data237
Manual Transmission and Transfer Case
2WD 4WD
Gear ratio Transmission
Rev.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Transfer case High
Low
3.873
3.767
2.248
1.404
1.000
0.809
–
–3.873
3.767
2.248
1.404
1.000
0.809
1.000
2.051
Oil capacityTransmission
3.1 U.S. quarts
(2.95 liters)3.1 U.S. quarts
(2.95 liters)
Transfer case–1.5 U.S. quarts
(1.45 liters)
Automatic Transmission and Transfer Case
2WD 4WD
Gear ratio Transmission
Rev.
1st
2nd
3rd
Overdrive
Transfer case High
Low
2.000
2.856
1.618
1.000
0.723
–
–2.000
2.856
1.618
1.000
0.723
1.000
2.051
Gear control
operationFloor control
Fluid CapacityTransmission
Transfer case
9.1 U.S. quarts (8.6 liters)
–9.1 U.S. quarts(8.6 liters)
1.5 U.S. quarts (1.45 liters)
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.5 U.S. gallons (75 liters)

238Technical Data
Front Suspension
Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar springs with
stabilizer bar.
Front Wheel Alignment
Toe-in2

2 mm (0.08 in.)–
Camber0°
30No more than 30 
side-to-side variation
Caster2
30 
45No more than 30 
side-to-side variation
Rear Suspension
5-link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar and direct
double-acting shock absorbers.
Rear Wheel Alignment
Toe-in0
5 mm (0.2 in.)
Camber0°
1°
Toe-Axis
1

Steering
Rack and pinion.
Service Brake
Hydraulic Front: Disc brake.
Rear: Self-adjusting drum brake, leading-trailing (2
WD model).
Disc brake (4
WD model).
Parking Brake
Mechanical, operating on rear wheels (2
WD model).
Mechanical, drum in disc, duo-servo, manual-adjusting,
operating on rear wheels (4
WD model).
Battery
Voltage (V)12
Cold-cranking performance (Amp)600
Reserve capacity (Min.)125
BCI group no.24

255
A
ABS.
See Anti-Lock Brake
System
Accessories, Installation
173. . . .
ACCESSORY
(Ignition Key Position)101. . . . .

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Airbags (SRS)7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Air Cleaner Filter170, 214. . . . . .
Air Conditioning Maintenance
221. . . . . . . . . . .
Usage
120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Filter. See Air Cleaner Filter
Air Outlets (Vents)
124. . . . . . . . .
Air Pressure, Tires
239. . . . . . . . . Alcohol and Driving
4. . . . . . . .
Alcohol in Gasoline
200. . . . . . . .
Alternator Belt. See Drive Belts
Antifreeze
217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator
67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
159. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft Steering Column Lock
102. . . .
System
152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care. See Cleaning
Ashtray
116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assist Grip
115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio System
125. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
76. . . .
Capacity, Fluid
237. . . . . . . . . .
Driving Pattern Selector
81. .
Fluid Temperature Indicator
70
Oil Temperature Indicator70.
Shift Lever Position Indicator
76. . . . . . .
Shift Lock
78. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Control, 4
WD80. . .
B
Battery198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Jump Starting184. . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance
198. . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications
238. . . . . . . . . .
Before Driving
156. . . . . . . . . . . .
Belts, Seat
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Information
41. . .
Beverage Holder
113. . . . . . . . . .
Body Repair
225. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Anti-Lock Brake System
159. .
Brake System Indicator
61. . .
Index

256
Break-in158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking
86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators
162. . . . . . . . .
Break-in, New Vehicle
158. . . . . .
Brightness Control, Instrument Panel. See Illumination Control
Brights, Headlights
62. . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement Specifications
243. . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Capacity Charts235. . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide Hazard
47. . .
Care and Maintenance
195. . . . . .
Cargo Loading
233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carrying
17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Player
Care
141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation
128. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalytic Converter, Three-Way
172. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAUTION, Explanation ofiv. . .
CD Changer131. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification Label
234. . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire
168. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Oil How to
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When
204, 205, 211. . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire
186. . . . . . .
Lifting Points
187. . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Engine Coolant
218. . .
Charging System Indicator
62. .
Check Engine Light
63. . . . . . . .
Checklist, Before Driving
156. . . Children, Protecting
18. . . . . . . .
Child-Safe Door Locks
105. . . . .
Child Seats, General Guidelines
22. . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter
116. . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breaker, Checking the
108
Cleaner, Air214. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Exterior
224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior
226. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Belts
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl
229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the
153. . . . . . . . . .
Clutch Fluid
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO in the Exhaust
47, 249. . . . . .
Consumer Information
246. . . . . .
Control Locations
56. . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instruments and
55. . .

257

Controls Near
the Steering Wheel
Hazard Warning
76. . . . . . . . .
Headlights
72. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illumination Control
73. . . . .
Rear Window Defogger
74. . .
Steering Wheel Adjustment
115
Turn Signals75. . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper/Washer
70.
Rear Window Wiper/ Washer
74. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Adding
218. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking
217. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proper Solution
218. . . . . . . . .
Temperature Gauge
60. . . . . .
Corrosion Protection
225. . . . . . .
Courtesy Lights
112. . . . . . . . . . . Crankcase Emissions
Control System
249. . . . . . . . . .
Cruise Control Operation
147. . . .
Customer Relations Information
246. . . . . . . . . . . . .
D
DANGER, Explanation ofiv. . . .
Dashboard
56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defects, Reporting Safety
248. . .
Defogger, Rear Window
74. . . .
Defrosting the Windows
122. . . .

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Dimensions243. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimming the Headlights
72. . . .
Dipstick, Engine Oil
200, 213. . .
Directional Signals
75. . . . . . . . . Disc Brake Wear Indicators
162. .
Dome Light
111. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks
9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors, Close and Lock
10. . . . . .
DOT Tire Quality Grading
251. . .
Downshifting, 5-Speed Manual Transmission
84. . . . .
Drive Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving, On-Road Fuel Economy
170. . . . . . . . . .
In Bad Weather
168. . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries
173. . . . .
On Slippery Surfaces
162. . . . .
E
Economy, Fuel170. . . . . . . . . . . .
EGR System
250. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency Brake
86. . . . . . . . . .

258
Emergency Flashers76. . . . . . . .
Emergency, In Case of
183. . . . . .
Charging System Indicator
62
Check Engine Light63. . . . . .
Checking the Fuses
193. . . . . .
Engine Overheating
190. . . . . .
Jump Starting
184. . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Pressure Indicator65. . . .
Emissions Controls
248. . . . . . . .
Engine Belts
222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-in
158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Light
63. . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant Temperature Gauge
60
Identification Number232. . . .
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
63
Oil Capacity
235. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommendation
198. . . . . . Oil Pressure Indicator
65. . . .
Specifications
235. . . . . . . . . .
Starting
157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ethanol in Gasoline
201. . . . . . . .
Evaporative Emissions Controls
249. . . . . . .
Exhaust Fumes
47. . . . . . . . . . . .
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by
16. . . . . .
Exterior, Cleaning the
224. . . . . .
F
Fabric, Cleaning. See Interior Cleaning
Fan Control Lever
121. . . . . . . . .
Features, Comfort and Convenience
119. .
Filling the Fuel Tank
197. . . . . . . Filters
Air
214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil
212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level
215. . . .
Shifting
83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flashers, Hazard Warning
76. . .
Flat Tire, Changing a
186. . . . . . .
Fluids Automatic Transmission
216. .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake
219. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clutch
223. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-Speed Manual Transmission
215. . . . . . . . . .
Capacity
237. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Steering
223. . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer
71. . . . . .
FM Stereo Radio Reception
136. . . . . . . . .
Folding the Rear Seat
94. . . . . . .