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Oil Filter Change
TORQUE:
OILFILTER SOCKET TOOL
O-RING
16 lbf·ft (22 N·m , 2.2 kgf·m)
Use only a Honda Genuine oil filter or a filter of equivalent qualityspecified for your model. Using the wrong Honda filter or a non-Honda filter which is not of equivalent quality may cause enginedamage.Screw on the new oil filter by hand until the O-ring contacts the filter
mounting base, and then use an oil filter socket tool to tighten the
filter an additional 7/8 turn.
Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the recommended
oil (see page 28 & 41 ). Reinstall the oil filler cap/dipstick.
Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
Stop the engine, and check the oil level as described on page 29. If
necessary, add oil to the upperlimit mark on the dipstick.
Drain the engine oil, and retighten the drain bolt securely (see page
41 ).
Remove the front cover to acsess the oil filter.
Remove the oil filter, and drain the oil into a suitable container.
Please dispose of the used motor oil and filter in a manner that is
compatible with the environment.
Clean the filter mounting base, and coat the O-ring of the new oil
filter with clean engine oil.
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