Honda Fit manuals

Honda Fit: Engine Oil/Air Separator Installation

  1. Remove all of the old liquid gasket from the oil/air separator mating surfaces, the bolts, and the bolt holes.

  1. Clean and dry the oil/air separator mating surfaces.

  1. Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08717-0004, 08718-0003, 08718-0004, or 08718-0009) to the engine block mating surface of the oil/air separator and to the inside edge of the threaded bolt holes. Install the component within 5 minutes   of applying the liquid gasket.

    NOTE:

    • Apply a 1.5 mm (0.059 in) diameter bread of liquid gasket along the broken line (A).

    • If you apply liquid gasket P/N 08718-0012, the component must be installed within 4 minutes.

    • If too much time has passed after applying the liquid gasket, remove the old liquid gasket and residue, then reapply new liquid gasket.

  1. Install the oil/air separator (A).

    NOTE:

    • Wait at least 30 minutes before filling the engine with oil.

    • Do not run the engine for at least 3 hours after installing the oil/air separator.

  2. Install the PCV hose (B).

See also:

Maintenance MinderTM
If the engine oil life is less than 15%, you will see the Maintenance Minder messages appear on the information display every time you turn the ignition switch to ON . The messages notify you w ...

Three Way Catalytic Converter
The three way catalytic converter contains precious metals that serve as catalysts, promoting chemical reactions to convert the exhaust gasses without affecting the metals. The catalytic converte ...

ATF Replacement (A/T)
NOTE: Keep all foreign particles out of the transmission. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature (the radiator fan comes on), and turn the engine off. Raise the vehic ...

© 2026 Copyright www.hfitinfo.com