Checking the engine oil level (Honda Accord 3)

Checking the OIL level is one of the simplest and most important checks. It should be done OFTEN because low oil can cause the engine to overheat and possibly starve the oil pump of reagent. This means improper lubrication and immediate, serious engine damage. Because oil-consuming engine parts can quickly and unexpectedly change their properties due to a leak, check the oil every time you refuel.

The best time to check the oil level is with a cold engine. If the engine has been running, let it sit for a few minutes before checking the level to allow the oil to collect in the crankcase.

1. Raise the hood, remove the dipstick from the engine and wipe it clean.

2 Insert the dipstick completely, then remove it and check the level.

The oil level on all Hondas should be within the dashed lines on the dipstick or between two lines or dots, depending on the type of dipstick.

3. Fill the oil through the open filler neck. Do not add oil if the level is significantly above the lowest mark on the dipstick. If the level is near or below the lowest line, ADD oil, but do not overfill. The length of the covered area on the dipstick is roughly equivalent to one liter of oil.

4. If oil has been added, remove the dipstick and recheck the level. It is very important to avoid overfilling the crankcase. If you overfill it, it will cause foaming during crankshaft rotation; which, by affecting the lubricant, can cause oil clogging.