Civic LX Sedan L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI (1998)
4. After the rubber seal seats, tighten the oil filter clockwise with the oil filter wrench.
Tighten: 7/8 turn clockwise.
Tightening torque: 22 Nm (2.2 kgs.cm, 16 ft.lbs.)
Use this procedure to tighten the filter if eight numbers (1 to 8) are printed on the surface of the filter.
1) Make a mark on the oil filter base under the number that shows at the bottom of the filter when the rubber seal is seated.
2) Tighten the filter by turning it clockwise seven numbers from the marked point. For example, if a mark is made under the number 2 when the
rubber seal is seated, the filter should be tightened until the number 1 comes up to the marked point.
CAUTION: Using any procedure other than those shown could result in serious engine damage due to oil leakage.
5. After installation, fill the engine with oil up to the specified level, run the engine for more than three minutes, then check for oil leakage.
