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. Application and ID





5. Run the engine for at least 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.

6. '07-09 2 and 4-door models: If the maintenance minder indicated to replace the engine oil, reset the maintenance minder. Description and Operation If the maintenance minder did not indicate to replace the engine oil, go to step 7.
'06 2-door model: If the maintenance minder indicated to replace the engine oil, reset the maintenance minder. Description and Operation If the maintenance minder did not indicate to replace the engine oil, notify the customer that the maintenance minder term was not reset and the maintenance minder will indicate to replace the engine oil before it is actually needed.

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

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

9. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the ECM. If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit. Testing and Inspection

10. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL menu with the HDS.

11. Select ADJUSTMENT in the GAUGES menu with the HDS.

12. Select SERVICE REMINDER in the ADJUSTMENT menu with the HDS.

13. Select RESET in the SERVICE REMINDER menu with the HDS.

14. 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.