Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Replacement

1. Warm up the engine.

2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).






4. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil. Specifications

Capacity
At Oil Change:
3.5 L (3.7 US qt)
At Oil Change including Filter:
3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
After Engine Overhaul:
4.5 L (4.8 US qt)

5. Run the engine for at least 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.

6. '07-10 2 and 4-door models: If the maintenance minder indicated to replace the engine oil, reset the maintenance minder. Description and Operation If the maintenance minder did not indicate to replace the engine oil, go to step 7.
'06 2-door model: If the maintenance minder indicated to replace the engine oil, reset the maintenance minder. Description and Operation If the maintenance minder did not indicate to replace the engine oil, notify the customer that the maintenance minder term was not reset and the maintenance minder will indicate to replace the engine oil before it is actually needed.

7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

8. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC). Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

10. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit. Testing and Inspection

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 automatic transmission fluid (ATF) at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.