Acura Integra 1987 Manual page 65

Engine Oil and Filter (cont'd)
Fuel Efficient Oil
For the best fuel economy from your car, it is recommended that
you use a fuel efficient SF oil. These oils are usually identified by
words such as: "Gas Saving," "Energy Conserving" "Fuel Sav­
ing" etc.
Changing Oil and Filter
Engine oil and the filter should be changed together every 6 mon­
ths or 7,500 miles (12,000 km), whichever occurs first. The filter
is located on the engine block, below the intake manifold.
CAUTION: The oil filter cannot easily be removed from above the
engine. For this reason it is recommended that the oil filter change
be done by a skilled mechanic.
1. Start the car to warm up the
engine, then shut it off.
2. Remove the engine oil filter
cap and drain bolt, and drain
the oil.
^W ARNING
gine and the oil in it are hot; be
careful not to burn yourself.
3. Remove the oil filter and let
the remaining oil drain out.
4. Install a new filter according
to the instructions on or with
the filter.
5. Reinstall the drain bolt with a
new washer, refill the engine
with the recommended oil, to
the upper
dipstick.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY:
(
3.5 (3.7 US qt)
filter.
6. Start the engine and make sure oil is not leaking from the drain
bolt or the filter.
7. Shut off the engine and recheck the oil level.
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A warmed-up en­
mark on the
including
DRAIN BOLT