Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Special Tools Required 

Oil Filter Wrench 07AAA-PLCA100

1. Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT  ).
2. Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench.
3. Inspect the filter to make sure the rubber seal is not stuck to the oil filter seating surface of the engine.
4. Inspect the threads (A) and the rubber seal (B) on the new filter. Clean the seat on the oil pan, then apply a light coat of new engine oil to the filter rubber seal. Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.
   Fig 1: Identifying Threads And Rubber Seal On Engine Oil Filter

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
5. Install the oil filter by hand.
6. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the oil filter wrench to the specified torque.

   Tighten: 3/4 Turn Clockwise 

   Tightening Torque: 12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft) 

   Fig 2: Tightening Oil Filter Clockwise Using Oil Filter Wrench

   Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
7. If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or One Downward Triangle to Four Downward Triangles ) are printed around the outside of the filter, you can use the following procedure to tighten the filter.
   • Spin the filter on until its seal lightly seats against the oil pan, and note which number or mark is at the bottom.
   • Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise three numbers or marks from the one you noted. For example, if mark is at the bottom when the seal is lightly seated, tighten the filter until the mark comes around the bottom.
     Fig 3: Identifying Oil Filter Tightening Marks

     Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
8. After installation, fill the engine with the engine oil up to the specified level (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK  ), run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.