Engine Oil Replacement

Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least twice).
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Drain Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.
Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see MAINTENANCE ).

Fig 2: Refilling Engine With Engine Oil
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Capacity

At Oil Change:

4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

At Oil Change including Filter:

4.3 L (4.5 US qt)

After Engine Overhaul:

5.0 L (5.3 US qt)
Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level and oil leakage.
If the Maintenance Minder required replacing the engine oil, reset the Maintenance Minder (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE MINDER ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode.
Connect the HDS to the DLC (see HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.