Honda 2005 Civic Owner's Manual page 163

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OIL FILTER
3. Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
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 :
(U.S.: DX, Value Package, LX, LX
Special Edition, Canada: DX,
REVERB, LX)
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
(U.S.: EX, EX Special Edition, HX,
Canada: Si)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
6. Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
(U.S.: DX, Value Package, LX, LX
Special Edition, Canada: DX,
REVERB, LX)
3.4 US qt (3.2 )
(U.S.: EX, EX Special Edition, HX,
Canada: Si)
3.7 US qt (3.5 )
Changing the Oil and Filter
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.
9. Turn off the engine, let it sit for
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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