SERVICING YOUR HONDA ENGINE
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
O i l i s a m a j o r f a c t o r a f f e c t i n g p e r f o r m a n c e a n d s e r v i c e l i f e . U s e
4-stroke automotive detergent
oil.
SAE 1 OW-30 is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown
in the chart may be used when the
average temperature in your area is
within the recommended range.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100°F
I
I
I
I
I
1
1
1
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The SAE oil viscosity and service classification are in the API label on
the oil container. Honda recommends that you use
API SERVICE
category
SJ
oil.
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