MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Changing the Engine Oil Filter 1. Drain the engine oil.
2. Remove the oil filter and let the remaining oil
drain out.
3. Correctly dispose of the old oil filter.
4. Clean the filter base with a clean cloth.
5. Coat the O-ring of the new filter with clean
engine oil.
6. Hand tighten the oil filter until the O-ring seats against the filter base.
7. Tighten the filter by hand an additional % - 1 turn.
8. Pour the specified amount of oil into the engine. Run the engine for a few
minutes and check for leaks in the area of the filter base.
9. Stop the engine and check the oil level. Adjust if necessary.
A Honda oil filter wrench will simplify the removal and installation of the filter. The
wrench, P/N 07912-6110001, is available from your authorized Honda servicing
dealer.
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