Contents: Examination ⇊ Replacement ⇊
Caution: Before checking the oil level, turn off the engine and wait at least 3 minutes.
Examination
1. Park the car on a level surface and turn off the engine.
2. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil quantity and condition.
Wipe the dipstick with a rag, insert it all the way, and then check the oil level.
3. If the oil level is close to the lower limit, top up.
Warning: Do not mix oils of different manufacturers and different classes. Do not use low-quality oils, as this may cause engine failure.
Replacement
Caution: Dispose of used oil in accordance with established regulations.
1. Warm up the engine until the radiator fan runs twice. After warming up, turn off the engine.
2. Loosen the drain bolt and drain the oil.
Caution: To avoid getting burned, wait until the engine has cooled down.
3. Replace the washer with a new one, tighten the drain bolt to the required torque, and then fill with the recommended oil.
Caution: Do not overtighten the drain bolt.
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Select oil viscosity in accordance with the expected ambient temperature.
Under severe operating conditions, as specified below, change the oil more often, every 5000 km or every 6 months. Long-term off-road driving. Long-term operation of the vehicle at sub-zero outside temperatures.
Frequent trips over short distances.
When the engine frequently runs at idle speed or when driving at low speed.
When using the vehicle as a towing vehicle.
4. After filling with oil, start the engine, wait at least 3 minutes and make sure there are no oil leaks.
The article was taken from the website HONDABOOK.ru