Honda 1997 Civic Sedan Online Reference Owner's Manual page 130

5. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX)
44 N·m (4.5 kgf·m , 33 Ibf·ft)
(U.S.: EX)
39 N·m (4.0 kgf·m , 29 Ibf·ft)
6. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: LX, EX)
3.3 ( 3 . 5 U S q t , 2 . 9 l m p q t )
(U.S.: EX)
3.6 ( 3 . 8 U S q t , 3 . 2 l m p q t )
7. Replace the engine oil fill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
five seconds. If it does not, turn off
the engine and reinspect your
work.
8. Let the engine run for several
minutes and 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. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Engine Oil
NOTICE
Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmful 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.
Maintenance