Oil Check; Engine Coolant Check - Honda 2008 Element Owner's Manual

Oil Check

DIPSTICK
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange tab).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
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
Service Station Procedures

Engine Coolant Check

MAX
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
Engine Coolant on page
information on adding the proper
193 . coolant.
Refer to Owner's Maintenance
Checks on page 190 for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
RESERVE TANK
MIN
Adding
196 for
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