Engine Oil & Filter
Engine oil quality is a major factor that
affects both the performance and the
service life of the engine.
Using the proper oil (page
and regularly checking, adding, and
changing oil will help extend your
engine's life. Even the best oil wears out.
Changing oil helps get rid of dirt and
deposits in the engine. Operating the
engine with old or dirty oil can damage
your engine. Running the engine with
insufficient oil can cause serious damage
to the engine and transmission.
Change the engine oil as specified in the
maintenance schedule on page
104
Servicing Your Honda
105
) and filter,
81
.
When running in very dusty conditions, oil
changes should be performed more
frequently than specified in the
maintenance schedule.