1990 Honda Accord Owner's Manual - Page 84

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Engine Oil and Filter Checking Check the engine oil a couple of minutes after shutting the engine off, with the car parked on level ground. Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-insert it all the way down, then pull it out and read the level. The level should be between the upper and lower marks. ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP DIPSTICK UPPER DIPSTICK LOWER Adding If the level has dropped close to the lower mark, add oil until it is even with the upper mark. 1.Turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise to remove. Add oil, then check the level again. Do not overfill. 2. Reinstall the cap and twist clockwise until it stops. CAUTION: Be sure the oil filler cap is correctly replaced before starting the engine. Engine oil is a major factor affecting the performance and service life of the engine, you should use only a premium quality detergent oil labeled SG grade. LOOK FOR THIS LABEL ON THE OIL CONTAINER Use the proper viscosity oil for the climate in which you drive: Ambient Temperature Some oil labels may also include additional designations of quality such as CC or CD. However, these are acceptable only when used together with SG. NOTE: 5W-30 viscosity oil is recommended for improved fuel economy. (cont'd)

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Engine Oil and Filter
Checking
Check the engine oil a couple of minutes after shutting the
engine off, with the car parked on level ground. Remove the
dipstick and wipe it clean. Re-insert it all the way down, then
pull it out and read the level. The level should be between the
upper and lower marks.
Adding
If the level has dropped close to the lower mark, add oil until it
is even with the upper mark.
1.Turn the oil filler cap counterclockwise to remove. Add oil,
then check the level again. Do not overfill.
2. Reinstall the cap and twist clockwise until it stops.
CAUTION:
Be sure the oil filler cap is correctly replaced before starting
the engine.
Engine oil is a major factor affecting the performance and
service life of the engine, you should use only a premium
quality detergent oil labeled SG grade.
LOOK FOR THIS LABEL
ON THE OIL CONTAINER
Use the proper viscosity oil for
the climate in which you drive:
Ambient Temperature
Some oil labels may also include additional designations of
quality such as CC or CD. However, these are acceptable only
when used together with SG.
NOTE: 5W-30 viscosity oil is recommended for improved fuel
economy.
(cont'd
)
ENGINE OIL
FILLER CAP
DIPSTICK
UPPER
DIPSTICK
LOWER