Engine Oil Replacement

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Warm up the engine.
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Drain Bolt With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
Refill with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).
Capacity At Oil Change: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

At Oil Change including Filter: 4.3 L (4.5 US qt)

After Engine Overhaul: 5.0 L (5.3 US qt)

Fig 2: Refilling With Recommended Oil
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).
Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES MENU with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
NOTE: If you changed the ATF at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.
Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leaks.
Reset the multi-information display (see RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY ).