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Engine Oil
Adding Oil
Pour the oil slowly and carefully so
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Select the proper SAE viscosity oil
for your vehicle according to this
chart:
Always use a fuel-efficient oil that
says ‘‘API Service SL or higher grade.’’
This oil is formulated to help your
engine use less fuel.
Recommended Oil
European models
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
detergent oil. It is highly
recommended that you use genuine
Honda Motor Oil, ‘‘ACEA A1/B1,’’
‘‘ACEA A3/B3,’’ or ‘‘ACEA A5/B5.’’
in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil fill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil fill cap. Tighten it securely. Except
for European models
Let the engine warm up and turn off
the engine, let it sit for
approximately 3 minutes, then check
the oil level. Do not fill above the
upper mark; you could damage the
engine.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade deter-
gent oil. It is highly recommended
that you use genuine Honda Motor
Oil in your vehicle for as long as you
own it.
Ambient Temperature
＊1: European models
＊2: Except for European models
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