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Engine Oil Replacement

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  1. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least twice).
  2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Drain Bolt And Washer With Torque Specifications
    G06422349Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.
  4. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).
    Fig 2: Filling Engine With Engine Oil
    G06422350Courtesy 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) 

  5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level (see Engine Oil Level Check  ) and oil leakage.
  6. If the maintenance minder required engine oil replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see GENERAL INFORMATION ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to next step.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  11. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  12. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
  13. Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
  14. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  15. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
    NOTE: If you changed the ATF at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.
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