Open the engine compartment,
and remove the engine oil fill cap.
Remove the oil drain bolt from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your Acura
dealer) is required to remove the
filter.
Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn off the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
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CONTINUED
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maintenance
145
WASHER
OIL DRAIN BOLT
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (45 N·m , 4.6 kgf·m)
5.3 US qt (5.0 )
