Engine Oil; Inspection; Replacement - Honda CR-V 1997 Service Manual

Engine Oil
Inspection
1. Park the veh icle on level ground, and turn off the
engine. Allow the oil a few minutes to drain back
into the oil pan so the dipstick will show the actual
level.
2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the dip-
stick is between the upper and lower marks. Insert
the dipstick carefully to avoid bending
it.
3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark,
add oil until
it
reaches the upper mark.
8-4
Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the
engine is hot; the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
DRAIN BOLT
«
N·m 14.5 kgf·m. 33 Ibf.ftJ
Do not overtighten.
WASHER
Replace.
3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer, and refill
with the recommended oil.
Requirement API Service Grade: Use "Energy
Conserving" SJ or "Energy
Conserving II" SH
grade oil. SAE
5W - 30 preferred: You can also
use an oil that bears the API
CERTIFICATION mark.
Capacity
3.5
f 13.7
US qt, 3.1 Imp qtJ
at oil change.
3.81 14.0 US qt, 3.3 Imp qti
at oil change including filter.
4.6 f 14.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp ql)
after engine overhaul .
Change Every 7,500 miles 112,000 kmJ or
interval 12 months (Normal conditions)
Every 3,750 miles 16.000 kmi or 6
months (Severe conditions).
NOTE: Under normal conditions, the oil filter
should be replaced at every other oil change. Under
severe conditions, the oil filter should be replaced
at each oil change.