recommended oil HONDA CIVIC 2006 8.G Owners Manual

Help assure your vehicle’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km).
Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. Your vehicle is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 87 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy, metallic rapping
noise that can lead to engine damage.
You may hear a knocking noise from
the engine if you drive the vehicle at
low engine speed (below about 1,000
rpm) in a higher gear. To stop this,
raise the engine speed by shif ting to
a lower gear.
We recommended using a quality
gasoline containing detergent
additives that help prevent fuel
system and engine deposits.
In addition, in order to maintain good
perf ormance, f uel economy, and
emissions control, we strongly
recommend, in areas where it is
available, the use of gasoline that does NOT contain manganese-based
f uel additives such as MMT.
Use of gasoline with these additives
may adversely af f ect perf ormance,
and cause the malfunction indicator
lamp on your instrument panel to
come on. If this happens, contact
your authorized dealer f or service.
Some gasoline today is blended with
oxygenates such as ethanol or
MTBE. Your vehicle is designed to
operate on oxygenated gasoline
containing up to 10 percent ethanol
by volume and up to 15 percent
MTBE by volume. Do not use
gasoline containing methanol.
If you notice any undesirable
operating symptoms, try another
service station or switch to another
brand of gasoline.
For f urther important f uel-related
inf ormation, please ref er to your
.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced.
Do not tow a trailer.
On vehicles with manual transmission
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Quick Start Guide
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
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Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil f ill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
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API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.Turn of f the engine and let it sit
f or several minutes, then check
the oil level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add more oil.
Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9.
3. 4.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
193
OIL FILTER
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
4.2 US qt (4.0
) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container, and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.
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Panel Brightness Control . 72
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Park Gear Position . 167
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Parking . 170
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Parking Brake . 97
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 60, 231
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Parking Lights . 71
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 249
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Playing the Radio . 108, 121
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Playing a Disc . 112, 125
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Playing a PC Card . 129
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PGM-FI System . 248
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 13
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Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 35
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General Guidelines . 35
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Protecting Inf ants . 40
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Protecting Small Children . 41
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Selecting Child Seats . 42
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Installing a Child Seat . 43
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Protecting Larger Children . 49 ................................
Saf ety Belts . 10, 20
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 254
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Saf ety Features . 9
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Airbags . 11
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Seat Belts . 10
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 54
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 10, 20
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Additional Information . 20
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 21
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16, 21
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Maintenance . 22, 206
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 20, 60
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Radiator Overheating . 226
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Radio/CD Sound System . 108
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
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System . 121
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Readiness Codes . 230, 250
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 203-205
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Rear Seat, Folding . 90
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Rear View Mirror . 96
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Rear Window Def ogger . 73
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 165
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Reminder Lights . 60
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Remote Audio Controls . 143
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Remote Transmitter . 85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 206
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Engine Oil and Filter . 192
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Fuses . 232
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Light Bulbs . 200
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Maintenance Minder . 181
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Tires . 212
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Wiper Blades . 207 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 22
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 154, 194
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Restraint, Child . 35
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Reverse Gear Position . 167
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Rotation, Tire . 212
Index
R
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P
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