nsxd08004a.pdf

Engine Oil
Inspection
1. Check engine oil with the engine off and the car
parked on level ground.
2. Make certain that the oil level indicated on the
dipstick is between the upper and lower marks.
3. If the level has dropped close to the lower mark,
add oil until it reaches the upper mark.
CAUTION: Insert the dipstick carefully to avoid
bending it.
Replacement
CAUTION: Remove the drain plug carefully while the
engine is hot, the hot oil may cause scalding.
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Drain the engine oil.
WASHER
Replace.
OIL PAN DRAIN PLUG
45 N.m (4.5 kg-m, 33 Ib-ft)
3. Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill with the recommended oil.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the drain plug.
Requirement
Capacity
Change
API Service Grade: Use “Energy
Conserving II” SG grade oil,
10 W–30 prefered
5.0
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
NOTE: Oil filter should be replaced at each oil
change.
Engine Oil Viscosity for Outside Temperature Ranges.
(5.3 US qt, 4.4 Imp qt)
for change, including filter.
6.3 (6.7 US qt, 5.5 Imp qt)
for engine overhaul.