Honda Civic Service Manual: Engine Oil Replacement

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Warm up the engine.

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

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Remove the front engine under cover plate (A).

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Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.

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Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B) and torque to specification.

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Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil.

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Install the front engine under cover plate (A).

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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.

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

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Remove the dipstick.

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

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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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Connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.

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Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

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Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle. If it does not communicate, go to the DLC circuit troubleshooting.

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After doing all procedures, select the individual maintenance item you wish to reset with the HDS..