Changing The Oil And Filter - Honda 2006 CR-V Owner's Manual

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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. Check the oil filter to make sure
its gasket did not stick to the
engine block. A stuck gasket could
cause an oil leak.
5. Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.
6. Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
7. Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):
4.4 US qt (4.2 )
8. 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.
9. Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.
10. Turn off the engine and let it sit
for several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.

Changing the Oil and Filter

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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