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Engine Oil Replacement

  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Drain Bolt And Washer With Torque Specification
    G06949577Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.
  5. Install the splash shield (see SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see MAINTENANCE ).

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 3.4 L (3.6 US qt) 

    At Oil Change Including Filter: 3.6 L (3.8 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt) 

    Fig 2: Filling Engine With Engine Oil
    G06949578Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK  ) and for any oil leakage.
  8. If the Maintenance Minder required replacing the engine oil, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER™ ), when this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to step  9.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK.
  10. Connect the HDS to the DLC (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  12. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  13. Select GAUGE in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  14. Select ADJUSTMENT in GAUGES with the HDS.
  15. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
  16. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  17. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.