Honda 1994 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual page 138

The SAE numbers tell you the oil's
viscosity or weight. Select the oil for
your car according to this chart.
Ambient Temperature
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
preferred for improved fuel economy
and year-round protection in your
Honda. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( — 7°C).
Additives
Your Honda does not need any oil
additives. Purchasing additives for
the engine or transmission will not
increase your car's performance or
longevity. It only increases the cost
of operating your car.
Oil and Filter Changes
Always change the oil and filter
according to the time and distance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule. The oil and filter
collect contaminants that can dam-
age your engine if they are not
removed regularly.
Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lift for this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
Engine Oil
Repeated, prolonged ex-
posure to used motor oil may
cause skin cancer.
Wash your hands thoroughly
with strong soap as soon as
possible after handling used
oil.
1. Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
The oil, engine components
and the exhaust system are
hot and can burn you.
Use caution and wear protec-
tive clothing while working in
the engine compartment.
Maintenance
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