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Engine Oil Replacement

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

    K20A3 engine: 

    Fig 1: Removing Drain Bolt - K20A3 Engine And Torque Specifications
    G03650413Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    K20A2, K20Z1 engines: 

    Fig 2: Removing Drain Bolt - K20A2, K20Z1 Engines
    G03650414Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
  4. Refill with the recommended oil.

    Capacity 

    K20A3 Engine: 

    At Oil Change: 

    4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 

    At Oil Change Including Filter: 

    4.2 L (4.4 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 

    5.3 L (5.6 US qt) 

    K20A2, K20Z1 Engines: 

    At Oil Change: 

    4.5 L (4.8 US qt) 

    At Oil Change Including Filter: 

    4.7 L (5.0 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 

    5.8 L (6.1 US qt) 

  5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.