Service station procedures – HONDA 2008 Element User Manual
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Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange tab).
Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page
for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
Refer to
on page
for information
about checking other items on your
vehicle.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see
on page
.
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Oil Check
Engine Coolant Check
Adding
Engine Coolant
Owner’s Maintenance
Checks
Adding Engine Oil
Service Station Procedures
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
RESERVE TANK
MAX
MIN
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