Changing The Engine Oil And Filter - Honda 2009 Civic Owner's Manual

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OIL FILTER
Except Si
3. Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Make sure the oil filter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it before installing a
new oil filter.
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4. Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean off any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surface of a new oil filter.
5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
2009 Civic Sedan

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

6. Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
Except Si
3.9 US qt (3.7 )
Si
4.6 US qt (4.4 )
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator 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.
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