oil viscosity HONDA PRELUDE 2000 Owner's Manual (in English)

Engin
e Oi l

Addin g Oi l

To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.
Recommende
d Oi l

Oil is a major contributor to your

engine's performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter- gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use Genuine Honda MotorOil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
You can determine an oil's SAE
viscosity and Service Classification

from the API Service label on the oil container.
A fuel-efficient oil is recommended for your Honda. This is shown on the
API Service label by the words "Energy Conserving." This oil is
formulated to help your engine use

less fuel.
The API Service label also tells you
the service classification of the oil.
Always use an oil that is labeled "API Service SJ." This service rating may
include other classifications, such asCD. These additional classifications
are not a problem, as long as the
label also carries the SJ classification.
API SERVIC E LABE L
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Engin
e Oi l
The oil container may also display the API Certification seal. Make sureit says "For Gasoline Engines."
API CERTIFICATIO N SEA L The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is preferred for improved fuel economyand year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F (—7°C). Syntheti
c Oi l
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements
given for conventional motor oil: energy conserving, a service
classification of SJ, and the proper
weight as shown on the chart. When
using synthetic oil, you must follow
the oil and filter change intervals
given in the maintenance schedule.
Additive s
Your Honda does not need any oil additives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or
longevity. It only increases the cost of operating your car.

Maintenanc e
Ambien
t Temperatur e

Transmissio
n Flui d

5-spee d Manua l Transmissio n
Check the fluid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission filler bolt and carefully
feel inside the bolt hole with your
finger. The fluid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is not, add Genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the filler bolt and tighten it securely. If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is preferred, but an SH or SJ grade may be used if SG is notavailable. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stiffershifting. Replace as soon as
convenient.
The transmission should be drained and refilled with new fluid according
to the time and distance recommen- dations in the maintenance schedule.
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Correc t
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Index
Locks
Anti-theft Steering Column........ 73
Fuel Fill Door............................. 127Glove Box..................................... 79
Power Door.................................. 74
Trunk............................................ 78
Low Coolant Level......................... 131
Lower Gear, Downshifting to a.... 142
Low Fuel Indicator .......................... 57
Low Oil Pressure Indicator.... 55, 248
Lubricant Specifications
Chart........................................... 264
Luggage.......................................... 135
Maintenance................................... 167
Owner Maintenance Checks.... 179
Record.................................. 177-178
Required Indicator....................... 60
Schedule.............................. 170-176
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .. 55, 250
Manual Transmission.................... 142
Manual Transmission Fluid ......... 192
Maximum Allowable Speeds................................. 143, 150
Meters, Gauges................................ 58
Methanol in Gasoline.................... 268
Mirrors, Adjusting........................... 88
Moonroof.......................................... 87
Closing Manually....................... 252
Operation...................................... 87
Neutral Gear Position.................... 147
New Vehicle Break-in ................... 126
Normal Shift Speeds...................... 143
NOTICE, Explanation of.................... i
Numbers, Identification................ 262
Octane Requirement, Gasoline.... 126
Odometer.......................................... 58
Odometer, Trip................................ 58
Oil Change, How to ......................... 183
Change, When to....................... 172
Checking Engine....................... 130
Pressure Indicator............... 55, 248
Selecting Proper Viscosity
Chart....................................... 182
ON (Ignition Key Position) ............ 73
Opening the Hood ......................... 128
Opening the Trunk.......................... 78
Operation in Foreign Countries... 269
Outside Mirrors............................... 88
Overheating, Engine..................... 246
Panel Brightness Control............... 63
Park Gear Position......................... 146
Parking............................................ 152
Parking Brake.................................. 89 Parking Lights.................................. 62
Parking Over Things that Burn... 272
PGM-FI System.............................. 271
Polishing and Waxing................... 229
Power
Door Locks................................... 74
Mirrors.......................................... 88
Steering....................................... 194
Windows....................................... 85
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts.......... 19

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Transmission Checking Fluid Level,Automatic...............................
191

Checking Fluid Level, Manual.................................... 192

Flui
d Selection............................ 191

Identification Number............... 262
Shifting the Automatic.............. 144
Shifting the Manual................... 142
Treadwear...................................... 266

Trip Meter........................................ 58

Trunk................................................. 78
Opening the.................................. 78

Open Monitor Light.................... 57

Turn Signals..................................... 63
Underside, Cleaning...................... 232
Unexpected, Taking Care
of the........................................... 235

Uniform Tire Quality Grading..... 266

Unleaded Gasoline......................... 126

Upholstery Cleaning...................... 230
Used Oil, How to Dispose of........ 184 Vehicle Capacity Load .................. 136
Vehicle Dimensions....................... 264
Vehicle Identification Number..... 262 Vehicle Storage.............................. 225
Ventilation...................................... 100

VTN.................................................. 262

Vinyl Cleaning................................ 230
Viscosity, Oil................................... 182
Warning Beepers Headlights on............................... 62

Key in Ignition.............................. 73

Seat Belts........................................ 8

WARNING, Explanation of..............

ii

Warning Labels, Location of.......... 5
0

Warranty Coverages*................... 277
Washer, Windshield Checking the Fluid Level......... 190
Operation...................................... 65
Washing.......................................... 228
Waxing and Polishing................... 229 Wheels

Adjusting the Steering................ 66

Alignment and Balance............. 207
Compact Spare........................... 236

Wrench....................................... 238
Windows Cleaning...................................... 231
Operating the Power................... 85
Rear, Defogger............................ 65

Windshield
Cleaning........................................ 64
Defroster................................... 104
Wipers, Windshield Changing Blades........................ 200

Operation...................................... 64

Worn Tires..................................... 206
Wrecker, Emergency Towing...... 258
* U.S. and Canada only

Service
Informatio n Summar y
Gasoline :

Premium unleaded gasoline,

pump octane number of 91 or

higher.

Fue l Tan k Capacity :
15.9 US gal (60 l ,13.2 Imp gal)
Recommende d Engin e Oil :
API Service SJ "Energy
Conserving" oil, SAE 5W-30

viscosity (see page 181).

Oil change capacity (including

filter):

5.1 US qt(4.8 l , 4.2 Imp qt)
Automati c Transmissio n Fluid :
Honda Premium Formula

Automatic Transmission Fluid
preferred, or a DEXRON ®
III ATF

as a temporary replacement (see
page 191).
5-spee
d Manua l Transmissio n

Fluid :

Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary

replacement (see page 192).

Capacity (including differential):
Type SH 2.2 US qt (2.1 l ,1.8 Imp qt)
Except Type SH 2.0 US qt (1.9 l ,1.7 Imp qt)
Powe r Steerin g Fluid :
Genuine Honda Power Steering
Fluid preferred, or another brand

of power steering fluid as a

temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page 194).
Brak e Fluid :
Genuine Honda DOTS Brake Fluid
preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4

brake fluid as a temporary

replacement (see page 193). Tir
e Pressur e (measure d cold) :

Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm2)

Spar e Tir e Pressure :

60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm2)