Honda 2005 Element Owner's Manual page 128

Main Menu Table of Contents
Service Station Procedures
Oil Check
DIPSTICK
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange tab).
1.
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
2.
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert it all the way back in its tube.
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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 Oil on page 170
Engine Coolant Check
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
information on adding the proper
. coolant.
Refer to Owner's Maintenance
on page
Checks
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
MAX RESERVE TANK
MIN
Adding
on page 173 for
164 for information