GasTurbine

Hey all...

Havnt done my first oil change, and have a question...

The manual says 5.1 qts w/filter change, but Hondas web site says 5.9 qts w/filter change...which is right?

RazorV3

go with 5.1(better to start of low), then check dipstick and add more oil accordingly. 5.9 seems too high, i think thats for a full flush where you get every single drop of oil out. with just a regular oil change where you let it drain by itself, there is still some oil left in the crankcase.

joe_s2k

During all of my 81k miles of oil changes, 5.5 quarts always hit the FULL mark.

As RazorV3 mentioned,

1. begin with 5 quarts
2. start the engine
3. let it run for a minute
4. turn off engine
5. wait a minute
6. check the oil
7. add oil accordingly

RazorV3

those are some good steps. its very important to start the motor after the initial 5 quart fill b/c when you start the motor, some oil will filter the new oil filter and the oil level will drop.