Engine Oil - Honda Civic Sedan 2019 Owner's Manual

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Opening the Hood
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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the
dashboard.
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3. Pull the hood latch lever in the center of the hood to release the lock
mechanism, and open the hood.
4. Remove the support rod from the
clamp using the grip. Mount the
support rod in the hood.
When closing, remove the support rod,
and stow it in the clamp, then gently
lower the hood.
Lower the hood, to approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and press firmly down
with your hands.
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike
the wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.

Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
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1. Open the hood. (See Opening the Hood) Remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper towel.
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