Changing the oil and filter – HONDA 2006 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.

Engine oil change capacity
(including filter):

Let the engine run for several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil filter for leaks.

Remove the oil filter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer from the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.

Install a new oil filter according to
the instructions that come with it.

Check the oil filter to make sur

e

its gasket did not stick to the
engine block. A stuck gasket could
cause an oil leak.

Reinstall 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.

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Changing the Oil and Filter

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DRAIN BOLT

WASHER

OIL FILTER

3.4 US qt (3.2 )

29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)

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