Honda HR-V: Maintenance Under the Hood
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Opening the Hood
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set
the parking brake.
2. Pull the hood release handle under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
3
Genuine Honda Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal
on the
container.
Oil is a major contributor to your engine's
performance and longevity. If you drive th
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check
the
oil.
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Special Tools Required
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 071AF-SZNA100
Ball Joint Remover, 32 mm 07MAC-SL00102
Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202
Driver Handle, 15 x 135L 07749-0010000
Bearing Driver Attachment, 42 x 47 mm 07746-0010300
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Overview
This system improves fuel efficiency and reduces exhaust emissions at all
levels of engine speed, vehicle speed,
and engine load. The VTEC mechanism changes the valve lift and timing by using
more than one cam profile.
The VTEC system changes the cam profile (angle) at cruising speeds. (