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ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Engine Oil Level Check

Check the engine oil level with the engine stopped and in a level
position.
1. Remove the filler cap/dipstick and wipe it clean.
2. Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler
neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the
recommended oil (see page 8).
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.
NOTICE
Running the engine with a low oil level can cause engine damage.
The Oil Alert system will automatically stop the engine before the oil
level falls below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of
an unexpected shutdown, always check the engine oil level before
startup.

Engine Oil Change

Drain the oil while the engine is warm. Warm oil drains quickly and
completely.
1. Remove the filler cap/dipstick, drain bolt, and sealing washer.
Drain the oil into a suitable container.
2. Reinstall the drain bolt and sealing washer. Tighten the bolt
securely.
NOTICE
Improper disposal of engine oil can be harmful to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please dispose of the used oil properly.
Put it in a sealed container, and take it to a recycling center. Do not
discard it in a trash bin, dump it on the ground, or pour it down a
drain.
3. Fill with the recommended oil to the top of the oil filler neck.
4. Screw in the filler cap/dipstick securely.

Engine Oil Recommendations

Oil is a major factor affecting
performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent oil.
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for
general use. Other viscosities
shown in the chart may be used
when the average temperature in
your area is within the
recommended range.
The SAE oil viscosity and service category are in the API label on the
oil container. Honda recommends that you use API service category
SJ or later oil.
NOTICE
Using nondetergent oil can shorten the engine's service life, and using
2-stroke oil can damage the engine.
FILLERCAP/DIP
STICK
UPPER LIMIT
LOWER LIMIT
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
DRAIN
BOLT
SEALING
WASHER
UPPERLIMIT
MARK
FILLER
CAP/DIPSTICK
TOP OF OIL
FILLER NECK
-20 20 30 40°C-10 0 10
40 60 100°F80020
30
5W-30 • 10W-30