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5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,

then reinstall the drain bolt.

Tighten it to:

7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.

Start the engine. The oil pressure

indicator light should go out within

five seconds. If it does not, turn off

the engine and reinspect your

work.

NOTICE

Improper disposal of engine oil can he

harmful to the environment. If you

change your own oil, please dispose of

the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed

container and take it to a recycling

center. Do not discard it in a trash bin

or dump it on the ground.

33 Ibf.ft (44 N.m , 4.5 kgf.m)

6. Refill the engine with the recom-

mended oil.

Engine oil change capacity

(including filter):

4.0 US qt (3.8 , 3.3 Imp qt)

8. Let the engine run for several

minutes and check the drain bolt

and oil filter for leaks.

9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for

several minutes, then check the oil

level. If necessary, add oil to bring

the level to the upper mark on the

dipstick.

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Adding Engine Coolant

Always use Genuine Honda

If the reserve tank is completely

empty, you should also check the

coolant level in the radiator.

Antifreeze/Coolant. If it is not

available, you may use another

major-brand non-silicate coolant as a

temporary replacement. Make sure it

is a high-quality coolant

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recommended for aluminum engines.

However, continued use of any non-

Honda coolant can result in

corrosion, causing the cooling

system to malfunction or fail. Have

the cooling system flushed and

refilled with Honda antifreeze/

coolant as soon as possible.

Removing the radiator cap

while the engine is hot can

cause the coolant to spray out,

seriously scalding you.

Always let the engine and

radiator cool down before

removing the radiator cap.

If the coolant level in the reserve

tank is at or below the MIN line, add

coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.

Inspect the cooling system for leaks.

This coolant should always be a

mixture of 50 percent antifreeze and

50 percent water. Never add straight

antifreeze or plain water.

1. Make sure the engine and radiator

are cool.

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Do not add any rust inhibitors or

other additives to your vehicle's

cooling system. They may not be

compatible with the coolant or

engine components.

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RADIATOR CAP

2. Turn the radiator cap counter-

clockwise, without pressing down

on it, until it stops. This relieves

any pressure remaining in the

cooling system.

4. The coolant level should be up to

the base of the filler neck. Add

coolant if it is low.

5. Put the radiator cap back on.

Tighten it fully.

3. Remove the radiator cap by

pushing down and turning

counterclockwise.

6. Pour coolant into the reserve tank.

Fill it to halfway between the MAX

and MIN marks. Put the cap back

on the reserve tank.

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