Engine Oil & Filter
Checking & Adding Oil
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 105.
Check the engine oil level each day before operating your Honda
SXS and add, if needed.
Before driving your SXS, check the engine oil level.
1. Park your Honda SXS on a firm, level surface.
2. Start the engine in a well-ventilated area and let it idle for 3 – 5
minutes. Stop the engine and wait 2 – 3 minutes.
3. Remove the front seat (page 122) and left side rubber dust cover.
4. Remove the dipstick from the front crankcase cover and wipe it
clean.
5. Insert the dipstick without screwing it in, then remove the
dipstick and check the oil level. The oil level should be between
the upper level mark and the lower level mark on the dipstick.
UNDER SEAT
LEFT SIDE
dipstick
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Servicing Your Honda
upper
lower