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Changing
the
Oil and Filter
Always change
the
oil
and filter
according to the time and distance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions
in
the maintenance schedule.
The
oil
and filter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine
if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the
oil
and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath
the
car.
The
car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
1.
Run
the
engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
2.
Remove the engine
oil
fill
cap.
Remove the
oil
drain bolt from the
bottom of
the
engine. Drain the
oil
into an appropriate container.
Engine
Oil
3.
Remove the
oil
filter and let the
remaining
oil
drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the filter.
4.
Install a new
oil
filter according to
instructions that come with it.
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