Engine Oil Replacement

Allow the engine to reach operating temperature (fan comes on at least twice).
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

Fig 1: Drain Plug And Gasket With Torque Specifications
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Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.
Refill the engine with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).
Capacity ('08-09 models)

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)

Capacity ('10-12 models)

At Oil Change: 3.8 L (4.0 US qt)

At Oil Change Including Filter: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)

After Engine Overhaul: 5.1 L (5.4 US qt)

Fig 2: Identifying Refill Engine With Recommended Oil
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Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ) and oil leakage.
If the Maintenance Minder required engine oil replacement, reset the Maintenance Minder (see MAINTENANCE MINDER™ ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to step 7.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Connect the HDS to the DLC (see step 2 under HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM/PCM. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES with the HDS.
Select MAINTENANCE MINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.