The oil drain plug is located at the bottom, behind the oil pan (engine base, bottom of car). The oil plug has a washer to seal it with the oil pan.
The washer should always be replaced with a new one after draining the oil. When buying a filter - buy a washer. The oil filter is located on the side of the engine.
The oil filter cannot be replaced except when working from below. The car must be raised, securely fixed and then the filter is accessible between the block and the bulkhead. There is very little space for filter removal with a standard open-end wrench; tip is recommended.
The mileage calculation shown in the data is Honda's recommended intervals under assumed normal driving and conditions. Normal driving means that the vehicle travels long enough for the oil to heat up; usually it is about 15 km. If your daily commute is shorter than this, your vehicle use qualifies as heavy duty driving.
Severe operating conditions also include: dusty, dirty or off-road conditions, as well as frequent starting and braking, towing. Regular towing of a trailer also puts the car in this category, as it constantly works on the edge of its carrying capacity. Change the oil and filter twice as often as in normal operation.
Always drain the oil only after the engine has been running long enough for the oil to warm up to normal temperature. Hot oil will flow more easily and with it, more contaminants will be removed, as opposed to draining a cold engine. To change the oil and filter:
1. Start the engine and let it warm up to normal temperature, then turn it off.
2. Raise the front of the car and secure it.
3. Place a drain pan with a capacity of at least 4 liters under the drain.
CAUTION: Oil and motor components will be hot. Be careful not to get burned.
4. Loosen the drain plug with a wrench. Unscrew it manually. Hold the internal pressure with the plug, as you unscrew it, the oil will not flow out along the threaded threads. When the last thread is unscrewed, brush the plug aside and hot oil will flow into the sump.
5. Let the oil drain completely, then install the drain plug and tighten it to 45 Nm. Do not overtighten the plug or you will have to buy a new crankcase or plug due to stripped threads.
6. Use a filter wrench when removing the filter. Keep in mind that it holds almost 1 liter of dirty, hot oil. Make sure the old gasket is torn off the filter and not stuck to the block.
7. Empty the old filter into the drain pan.
8. Using a clean rag, wipe the filter holder on the engine block. Make sure that the rag does not leave any marks preventing the passage of oil.
9. Coat the rubber gasket on the filter with new oil. Screw the filter onto the engine by hand; when the gasket touches the surface of the holder, turn it another 1/2-3/4 - no more, or you will crush the gasket and it will leak.
10. Double check the drain plug; is she in the right place? Fill the engine with the required amount of new oil. see table "Capacities".
11. Double check everything: is the filler cap in place? Is the oil dipstick in place? Have the drain pan and tools been removed from under the vehicle? Lower the car to the ground.
12. Check the oil level with a dipstick. It will be fine if the level is slightly above the full fill marker. Start the engine without using the accelerator pedal and let it idle for a few minutes.
CAUTION: Do not rev the engine above idle until it has developed oil pressure as indicated by the oil indicator.
13. Stop the engine, let the oil drain for a minute, and check the level. Check for leaks near the filter and drain plug, correct if necessary.