Honda Civic Service Manual: Engine Oil Filter Removal and Installation (Except K24Z7)

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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

1.

Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench.

2.

Inspect the filter to make sure the rubber seal is not stuck to the oil filter seating surface of the engine.

3.

Inspect the threads (A) and the rubber seal (B) on the new filter.

4.

Clean the seat on the oil pan.

5.

Apply a light coat of new engine oil to the oil filter rubber seal.

NOTE: Use only filters with a built-in bypass system.

3.

If four numbers or marks (1 to 4 or ▼ to▼▼▼▼) are printed around the outside of the filter, use the following procedure to tighten the filter.

1.

Park the vehicle on level ground, and start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm with no load (in neutral (M/T model) or P or N (A/T model) ) until the radiator fan comes on, then turn off the engine, and wait more than 3 minute.

1.

Remove the dipstick, and wipe off the dipstick, then reinstall the dipstick.

2.

Remove the dipstick.

3.

Check the engine oil level. It should be between the upper mark (A) and the lower mark (B).

4.

If the engine oil level is near or below the lower mark check for oil leaks, and add the engine oil to bring it to the upper mark.

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