Adding engine oil, changing the oil and filter – HONDA 2005 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.

Always change the oil and filter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and filter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.

Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.

You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certification Seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect your engine’s or transmission’s
performance and durability.

Remove the nine holding clips
with a flat-tipped screwdriver, then
pull the under-cover down.

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap.

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Changing the Oil and Filter

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