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Engine Oil Replacement

  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Drain Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06265658Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
  4. Refill the engine with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).

    K20Z2 

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 

    At Oil Change including Filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 5.3 L (5.6 US qt) 

    K20Z3 

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt) 

    At Oil Change including Filter: 4.4 L (4.6 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 5.5 L (5.8 US qt) 

    Fig 2: Refilling Engine With Recommended Oil
    G06265659Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. If the maintenance minder required to replace the engine oil, reset the maintenance minder (see SERVICE INFORMATION ) and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require to remove the engine oil, go to step 6
  6. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).
  7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  8. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  9. Select the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  10. Select the ADJUSTMENT in GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
  11. Select the RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  12. Select the RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
    NOTE: If you changed the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.
  13. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leaks.