oil viscosity HONDA CIVIC HYBRID 2006 8.G Owners Manual

The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-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
0W-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’’.
A very low-viscosity, f uel-ef f icient
0W-20 oil is the pref erred engine
lubricant f or your Civic Hybrid. This
special oil is f ormulated to help your
engine use less fuel. It is available at
your dealer. A 5W-20 oil may be used
if 0W-20 is not available.
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
189
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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CONT INUED
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Power Door .80
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Trunk .86
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Low Coolant Level .154
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Low Fuel Indicator .61
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Lower Anchors .43
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 242
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Maintenance .177
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Minder .179
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Minder Indicator .61
Owner’s Maintenance ...................................
Checks .184
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Record .186-187
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Saf ety .178
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 62,229
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Meters, Gauges .57, 64
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Methanol in Gasoline .150
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Mirrors, Adjusting .93
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MP3/WMA .112
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Neutral Gear Position . 168..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 150
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 240..............
Panel Brightness Control . 74
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Park Gear Position .167
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Parking .172
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Parking Brake .94
Parking Brake and Brake .................
System Indicator . 58, 230
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Parking Lights .73
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 172
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PGM-FI System .248
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Playing the Radio .109
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Playing a Disc .112
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Playing a PC Card .129
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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 .34
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General Guidelines .34
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Protecting Inf ants .39
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Protecting Small Children . 40
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Selecting a Child Seat .41
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Installing a Child Seat .42
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 150
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Odometer .64
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Odometer,Trip .64
Oil ........................
Change, How to .190
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .153
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Pressure Indicator . 62, 227
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Selecting Proper Viscosity . 189
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 79
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor ....................................
Recovery .247
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Outside Mirrors .93
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Outside Temperature Indicator . 67
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Overheating, Engine .225
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 184
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Oxygenated Fuels .150
Index
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TransmissionChecking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .195
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Fluid Selection .195, 196
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Identif ication Number .241
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Shif ting the Automatic .166
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Treadwear .244
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Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .86
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Opening .86
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Open Monitor Light .60
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Turn Signals .73
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .215
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .244
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Unleaded Gasoline .150
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .192
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Vanity Mirror .95
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Vehicle Capacity Load .159
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Vehicle Dimensions .242 ....
Vehicle Identif ication Number .240
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Vehicle Storage .213
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Ventilation .102
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VIN .240
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Viscosity, Oil .189
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 53
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Warranty Coverages .253
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 194
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Indicator .61
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Operation .72
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 209
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Compact Spare .216
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Nut Wrench .217
Windows ..................
Operating the Power . 92
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Rear, Def ogger .75
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .72
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Def roster .103 .......................................
Washers .72
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .205
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Operation .72
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Worn Tires .207
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 237
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