Engine Oil
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
45 N.m (4.5 kg-m , 33 Ib-ft)
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
(S, Si)
3.3
(3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt)
(VTEC)
4.0
(4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt)
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.
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.
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.
The oil and filter should be changed
every 6 months or 12,000 km (7,500
miles), whichever comes first. Under
severe driving conditions, they
should be changed every 3 months
or 6,000 km (3,750 miles). See page
121
for a description of severe
driving conditions.
Maintenance
NOTICE
