Engine Oil: Service and Repair

Engine Oil Replacement

1. Warm up the engine.

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





3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).

4. Refill the engine with the recommended oil Specifications.









5. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

6. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

7. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit Testing and Inspection.

8. Select BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.

9. Select ADJUSTMENT in GAUGE MENU with the HDS.

10. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.

11. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.

NOTE: If you changed the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.

12. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level and check for oil leaks.