Changing The Oil And Filter - Honda 2004 Pilot Reference Owner's Manual

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OIL FILTER
3. Remove the oil filter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required.
4. Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
5.1 US qt (4.8 )
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
5 seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and check your work.
8. Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Changing the Oil and Filter

9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
NOTICE:
Improper disposal of engine
oil can be harmf ul to the environment.
If you change your own oil, please
dispose of the used oil properly. Put it
in a sealed container and take it to a
recycling center. Do not discard it in a
trash bin or dump it on the ground.
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