Engine Oil Level Check
- Park the vehicle on level ground, and start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in N or P (A/T Model) or Neutral (M/T model)) until the radiator fan comes on , then turn off the engine, and wait a few minutes.
- Remove the dipstick, and wipe off the dipstick, then reinstall the dipstick.
- Remove the dipstick, and check the engine oil level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).
- If the engine oil level is near or below the lower mark, add the recommended engine oil to bring it between the upper and lower marks.
Scheme 35
- Warm up the engine.
- Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
- Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
- Refill with the recommended oil (see «LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS»(ref-290811-S36474412962008072200000) ). Capacity 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)
- Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see step 2 on page 11-3).
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM). If it doesn't communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see «DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING»(ref-355245-S06359967292010012100000) ).
- 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 leakage.
- Reset the multi-information display (see «RESETTING THE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION DISPLAY»(ref-290811-S12906300162008072200000) ).