Introduction
The engine oil is used as a lubricant that prevents metal parts from rubbing together and overheating. Keeping your engine oil clean ensures a longer life for your vehicle.
Tools
Parts
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            Identify the jack point, located directly underneath your car, in the center portion between the front two wheels. 
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            Place the Hydraulic Jack beneath the jack point. 
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            Pump the lever on the Hydraulic Jack, up and down, until the jack makes contact with the jack point. (Adjust the placement if necessary). 
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            Continue pumping the lever until the wheels are two inches off the ground. 
 
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            Identify the jack points located behind each front tire. Place a Jack Stand underneath both jack points. 
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            Slowly rotate the Hydraulic Jack counter-clockwise to lower it. (Half a turn should be enough.) 
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            After fully lowering the Hydraulic Jack, remove it from underneath your car. 
 
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            Identify the open hood latch. It is located to the left of your brake pedal. 
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            Pull latch toward you. You should hear a click from the front of the car. 
 
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            Walk to the front of the car. 
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            Slide your hand under the hood, just above the Honda logo. Feel for a small rectangular lever. Pull the lever up, and lift the hood. 
 
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            Pull out the dipstick 
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            Unscrew the cap from the oil tank 
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            Set both aside. lay a towel over the engine block and set dipstick and the cap on that to avoid traces of oil. 
 
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            Place oil pan between the front tires 
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            Lay down and slide yourself headfirst under the front of the car. To the side of the right tire you will see the oil tank. 
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            Loosen the drain bolt with a 17mm wrench. Once loose, use your hand to unscrew the rest of the way. 
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            Allow oil to drain until the flow is reduced to a slow drip. 
 
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            Replace the crush washer on the drain bolt with a new one. 
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            Put the drain bolt back into the oil tank and tighten with 29 ft-lb of torque. 
 
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2 comments
Thanks. I was never able to find the oil filter before. Note that the Honda owner's manual lists oil capacity at 4.5 quarts, whereas you say 4 quarts; I don't know if this makes a difference.
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Well-done.
The only issue I have is that I don't have the tools.
The explanations are ok