Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in the oil slowly and carefully so you do not spill any. Clean up any spills immediately. Spilled oil could damage components in the engine compartment. Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a few minutes, and recheck the oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not fill above the upper mark; you could damage the engine.
Recommended Engine Oil
Oil is a major contributor to your engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal. This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving, and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is highly recommended that you use Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for optimum engine protection. Make sure the API Certification Seal says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’ The oil viscosity or weight is provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is formulated for yearround protection of your vehicle to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy.
Synthetic Oil
You may use a synthetic motor oil if it meets the same requirements given for a conventional motor oil, it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals given in the maintenance schedule.
Engine Oil Additives
Your vehicle does not require any oil additives. Additives may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability.
Side Vent
Click here for an interactive version of this procedure (driver's,
passenger's).
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or its related parts.
Pull the upper portion (A) of the s ...
Shift Solenoid Valve Removal and Installation (A/T)
NOTE: Do not hold the solenoid valve connector to remove and install the
solenoid valve. Be sure to hold the solenoid valve body.
Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the solenoid valves by ...
Audio Antenna
Your vehicle is equipped with an antenna at the rear of the roof . Bef ore
using a ‘‘drive-through’’ car wash, remove the antenna by unscrewing it by hand.
This prevents the antenna f ...