oil additives HONDA CIVIC COUPE 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.
You should also f ollow these
recommendations with an
overhauled or exchanged engine, or
when the brakes are replaced. Avoidhardbrakingforthefirst
200 miles (300 km). Do not change the oil until the
scheduled maintenance time. We recommend using quality
gasolines 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.
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.
Your vehicle is designed to operate
on premium unleaded gasoline with a
pump octane of 91 or higher. Use of
a lower octane gasoline can cause
occasional metallic knocking noises
in the engine and will result in
decreased engine perf ormance. Use
of a gasoline with a pump octane less
than 87 can lead to engine damage.
Break-in Period Fuel Recommendation
Break-in Period, Fuel Recommendation
A ll models except Si
Si model only
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This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .208
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Maintenance Record .216
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Fluid Locations .218
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Adding Engine Oil .220
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Recommended Engine Oil .220
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Synthetic Oil .221
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Engine Oil Additives .221
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Changing the Oil and Filter .222
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Engine Coolant .224
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Windshield Washers .227
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .228
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .230
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Lights .232
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .237
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Floor Mats .238
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Wiper Blades .239
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Tires .241
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Checking the Battery .248
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Vehicle Storage .250
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
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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.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle, to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy. Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle.
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
Si model:
DX, Canadian DX-G, L X, and EX
models:
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
221
Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature
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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. 6.
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Manual Transmission Fluid
A utomatic T ransmission Fluid, Manual T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
229
FILLER BOLT
Correct LevelSiFILLER BOLT
Correct Level
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .186
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .76
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Accessory Power Sockets .104
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Adding Engine Coolant .224
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Additives, Engine Oil .221
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel .73
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Airbag (SRS) .9,21
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Air Conditioning System .110
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Usage .113
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Air Pressure, Tires .242
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Alcohol in Gasoline .180
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Antif reeze .224
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .59, 204
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Operation .204
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 172
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .76
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Audio System .115
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 78
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 175..............
Automatic Transmission . 198
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Capacity, Fluid .278
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Checking Fluid Level . 228
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Shif ting .198
Shif t Lever Position ...............................
Indicators .198
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Shif t Lever Positions . 198
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Shif t Lock Release . 201
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .57, 263
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Jump Starting .259
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Maintenance .248
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Specif ications .279
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .103
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Booster Seats .47
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 204
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Break-in, New Linings . 180
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Bulb Replacement .236
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Fluid .230 .......................................
Parking .101
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System Design .203
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System Indicator . 58,265
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Wear Indicators .203
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Braking System .203
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 180
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .236
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Brake Lights .236
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Front Parking Lights . 235
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Front Side Marker Lights . 235
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Headlights .232
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High-mount Brake Light . 237
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Specif ications .279
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Turn Signal Lights . 235
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Bulbs, Halogen .232
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Capacities Chart .278
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Carrying Cargo .188
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