Owner's Manual
SERVICING
YOUR
HONDA ENGINE
ENGINE
OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Oil is a major factor affecting performance and service life. Use
4-stroke automotive detergent
oil.
SAE
1
OW-30
is recommended for general use. Other viscosities shown
in
the chart may be used when the average temperature in your area is
within
the recommended range.
SAE
VISCOSITY
GRADES
-20 0
20
40
60
80
100°F
I
I
I
I I
1
1
1
-30
-20 -10
0
10
20
30
40°C
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The SAE
oil
viscosity and service classification are
in
the API label on
the oil container. Honda recommends that you use API
SERVICE
category
SJ
oil.
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