oil viscosity HONDA CIVIC 2007 8.G Owners Manual

µYou may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certif ication seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals shown on the information
display.
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect the engine or transmission
perf ormance and durability.
An oil with a viscosity of 5W-30 is
pref erred f or improved f uel economy
and year-round protection in your
vehicle. You may use a 10W-30 oil if
the temperature in your area never
goes below 20°F ( 7°C).
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle, to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A ll m odels except U. S. Si:
U.S. Si model:
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The automatic transmission should
be drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
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Manual Transmission Fluid
A ut omat ic T ransmission Fluid, Manual T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
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Correct LevelFILLER BOLT
Correct Level
Except U.S. Si
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CONT INUED
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Keys . 76
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Label, Certif ication . 280
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Lane Change, Signaling . 72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
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LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights
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Bulb Replacement . 236
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Indicator . 59
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Parking . 72
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Turn Signal . 72
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Load Limit . 185
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
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Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
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Fuel Fill Door . 177
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Power Door . 80
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Trunk . 87
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Low Coolant Level . 181
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 191 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 282
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Maintenance . 211
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Minder . 213-219
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Minder Indicator . 64
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
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Record . 220-221
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Saf ety . 212
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
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Manual Transmission . 191
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 233
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Meters, Gauges . 66
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Methanol in Gasoline . 177
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 99
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Moonroof . 97
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MP3/WMA . 123, 143
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Neutral Gear Position . 195
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New Vehicle Break-in . 176
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 192
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 280
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176
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Odometer . 66
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Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
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Change, How to . 226
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Change, When to . 213
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Checking Engine . 179
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Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 224
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 287
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Outside Mirrors . 99
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
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Overheating, Engine . 265
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
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Oxygenated Fuels . 177
Index
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INDEX
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Î
Î Î Î ÎTechnical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Emissions Control Systems . 287
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Oxygenated Fuels . 177
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State Emissions Testing . 290
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 289
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Tire Labeling . 286
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Temperature Gauge . 67
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
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Thef t Protection . 170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
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Time, Setting the . 169
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
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Tire Inf ormation . 284
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Tires . 245
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Air Pressure . 246
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Checking Wear . 247
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Compact Spare . 256
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Inf lation . 246
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Inspection . 247
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Maintenance . 248
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Replacing . 249
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Rotating . 248 ...........................................
Snow . 250
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Specif ications . 283
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Tire Chains . 251
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Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
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A Trailer . 204
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Emergency Towing . 276
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Traction Devices . 251
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 233
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Fluid Selection . 232, 233
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Identif ication Number . 280
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Shif ting the Automatic . 194
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Shif ting the Manual . 191
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Treadwear . 284
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Trip Meter . 67
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Trunk . 87
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Opening . 87
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals . 72 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 255
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
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Unleaded Gasoline . 176
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii ................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
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Vehicle Dimensions . 282
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
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Vehicle Storage . 254
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VIN . 280
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Viscosity, Oil . 225
Vehicle Stability Assist
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(VSA) System . 202
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Activation Indicator . 62, 202
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Of f Switch . 203
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System Indicator . 62, 203
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