Oil Check - Honda Civic Owner's Manual

SUPPORT ROD
CLIP
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.

Oil Check

DIPSTICK
GRIP
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Service Station Procedures
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see Adding Engine Oil on page 191 .
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