oil viscosity HONDA CIVIC COUPE 2006 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.
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.
CONT INUED
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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Maintenance .207
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Items .212,215
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Minder .209
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Minder Indicator .60,209
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .214
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Record .216-217
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Saf ety .208
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .57,264
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Manual Transmission .195
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Checking Fluid Level .229
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Shif ting .195
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Mats, Floor .238
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Meters, Gauges .63
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Methanol in Gasoline .180
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Mirrors, Adjusting .100
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .187
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Moonroof .98
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MP3.127,147,156
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Neutral Gear Position .199 ..................
New Vehicle Break-in .180
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Normal Shif t Speeds .196
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .276 ..............
Panel Brightness Control .71
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Park Gear Position .199
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Parking .202
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Parking Brake .101
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .58,265
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Parking Lights .70,235
Parking Over Things that
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Burn .202,285
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PC Card .147
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PGM-FI System .284
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Playing a Disc .126,146
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Playing a PC Card .146
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Pollen Filter .239
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Power Door Locks .78
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Power Socket Locations .102,104
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Power Windows .96
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .193
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .16
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .180
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Odometer .64
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Odometer, Trip .64
Oil
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Change, How to .222
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Change, When to .209
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Checking Engine .183
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Pressure Indicator .57,263
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .221
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .76
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .283
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Outside Mirrors .100
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Overheating, Engine .261
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .214
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Oxygenated Fuels .180
Index
N O
P
M
VI
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Time, Setting the .173
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Tire Chains .247
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .253
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Tires .241
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Air Pressure .242
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Checking Wear .243
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Compact Spare .252
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .280
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Inf lation .241
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Inspection .243
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Labeling .282
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Maintenance .244
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Replacing .245
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Rotating .244
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Snow .246
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Specif ications .279
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Tools, Tire Changing .253
Towing
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A Trailer .205
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Emergency Wrecker .272
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .228
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .229
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Fluid Selection .228,229 ..............
Identif ication Number .277
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Shif ting the Automatic . 198
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Shif ting the Manual . 195
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Treadwear .280
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Treadwear Indicators . 243
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Trip Meter .64
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Opener .89
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Opening .88
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Open Indicator .61
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Turn Signals .70
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .251
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 280
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Unleaded Gasoline .180
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 224
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Using a Booster Seat .47
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Vanity Mirror .105
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 189
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Vehicle Dimensions .278 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 276
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Vehicle Storage .250
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Ventilation .112
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VIN .276
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Viscosity, Oil .221
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Button, Hazard . 72
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Warning Labels, Location of . 51
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Warranty Coverages .289
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 227
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Indicator .61
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Operation .69
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
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Alignment and Balance . 244
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Compact Spare .252
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Replacing .245
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Wrench, Nut .254
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 96
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Rear, Def ogger .72
Index
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