recommended oil HONDA CIVIC 2007 8.G Owners Manual

Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
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. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection.
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.
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. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
224
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
Replace 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.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
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.
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3.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
227
OIL FILTER
Except U.S. Si U.S. Si
3.9 US qt (3.7)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.6 US qt (4.4
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Panel Brightness Control . 73
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Park Gear Position . 195
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Parking . 198
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Parking Brake . 100
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 59, 269
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Parking Lights . 72
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 289
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Playing the Radio . 113, 130
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Playing a Disc . 122, 142
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Playing a PC Card . 151
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PGM-FI System . 288
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
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Protecting Children . 33
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General Guidelines . 33
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Protecting Inf ants . 38
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Protecting Larger Children . 47
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Protecting Small Children . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 265
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Radio/CD Sound System . 112
Radio/CD/PC Card Sound
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System . 130
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Readiness Codes . 268
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 239-241
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Rear Seat, Folding . 93
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Rear View Mirror . 99
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 91
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 192
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Reminder Lights . 59
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Remote Audio Controls . 166
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Remote Transmitter . 88
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 242
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Engine Oil and Filter . 226
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Fuses . 270
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Light Bulbs . 236
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Maintenance Minder . 213
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Tires . 249
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Wiper Blades . 243 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
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Crash . 20
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 181, 228
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Restraint, Child . 33
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Reverse Gear Position . 195
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Rotation, Tire . 248
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 296
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 9
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Seat Belts . 8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 52
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 19
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 20, 242
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 18, 59
Index
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ). Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
) 29psi(200kPa,2.0kgf/cm)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
)
LX, EX
DX, Canadian DX-G
Except U.S. Si
U.S. Si
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233
Except U.S. Si
U.S. Si
235 234
U.S. Si
Front:
Rear:
Except U.S. Si
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