2011 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Oil Replacement

  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the engine undercover.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Undercover
    G06429046Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 2: Drain Bolt With Torque Specifications and Washer
    G06429047Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
  5. Install the engine undercover.
  6. Refill the engine with the recommended engine oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 

    3.0 L (3.2 US qt) 

    At Oil Change Including Filter: 

    3.2 L (3.4 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 

    3.8 L (4.0 US qt) 

    Fig 3: Refilling Engine With Recommended Engine Oil
    G06429048Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  7. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check the oil level and for any oil leakage.
  8. If the Maintenance Monitor required engine oil replacement, reset the Maintenance Minder (see ENGINE OIL LIFE INDICATOR ), and this procedure is complete. If the Maintenance Minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to next step.
  9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  10. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  12. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  13. Select GAUGE in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  14. Select ADJUSTMENT in GAUGE MENU with the HDS.
  15. Select RESET in the MAINTENANCE MINDER with the HDS.
  16. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.