oil type HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2001 Owner's Manual (in English)

Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lif t f or this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
Maint enance207
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Specif ications
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Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.6 in (4,435 mm)
67.3 in (1,710 mm)
56.9 in (1,445 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 11.9 US gal (45
, 9.9 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8
, 0.84 Imp gal)
101.7 cu-in (1.668 cm
)
9.5
9.9
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0
, 1.10 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
6.2 US qt (5.9, 5.2 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.21 US gal (0.8
, 0.18 Imp gal)
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Front
Rear
Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4:
1 : DX, LX
2:EX
DX, LX
EXChange
Manual
Automatic
Total Manual
Automatic
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
1
2 1
2
3
4
3
4
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

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BatteryFuses
Tires Alignment
Lights Air Conditioning
HFC-134a (R-134a)
17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g) SP-10
12 V
12 V 60/55 W (HB2)
21/5 W
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
12 V 5 W 12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W 12 V 21/5 W 12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 36 AH/5 HR
Capacity Interior
Under-hood
Size
Pressure Toe-in
Camber
Caster
1°33’45’
0°
0.00 in (0.0 mm)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm)
T115/70D14 88M
P185/65R15 86HP185/70R14 87S
Headlights (HI/LO)
Front turn signal/side marker
lights
Front parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights/Rear side
marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Front ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
See page 285 or the fuse label
attached to the inside of the fuse
box door under the steering
column.
See page 284 or the fuse box
cover.
0.08 in ( 2.0 mm)
T125/70D15 95M
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
1: EX
2: LX Front/Rear
Spare
Front/Rear
Spare
1 : U.S.: DX, LX Canada: DX, LX without ABS
2 : Canada: LX with ABS
3: EX
1
2 1
2, 3
1 1, 2
3

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Tachometer .66
Taillights, Changing ..............................
Bulbs in .246, 247
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected . 261
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Tape Player . 120,132,153
Technical Descriptions ......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
.....
Emissions Control Systems . 298
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .296
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .300
.......................
Temperature Gauge .68
..............
Tether Anchorage Points . 41
............................
Thef t Protection .157
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 300
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Maintenance .46
......
Reminder Light and Beeper . 61
...................
System Components . 44
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 19
...
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 16
........................
Seats, Adjusting the .90
...............................
Serial Number .290
...........................
Service Intervals .194
...........................
Service Manual .309
.........
Service Station Procedures . 161
..........
Setting the Clock . 119,131,143
.....
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 178
........................
Shif t Lock Release .182
..............................
Side Airbags .10, 50
Side Marker Lights, Bulb .................
Replacement in . 244,246
...............................
Signaling Turns .72
.....................................
Snow Tires .239
...................
Solvent-type Cleaners . 255
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Sound System . 114,126,138
Spare Tire ......................................
Inf lating .262
............................
Specif ications .293
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Spark Plugs, Replacing . 223
....................
Specif ications Charts . 292
..................................
Speed Control .76 ...................................
Speedometer .66
.......................................
Spotlights .104
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation . 48
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 53
.............................
Airbag Service .53
How the Side Airbag Indicator ............................
Light Works .52
How the SRS Indicator .......................................
Works .51
...........
How Your Airbags Work . 48
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 50
........................
SRS Components .48
.............................
SRS Indicator .51 ,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) . 83
..............
State Emissions Testing . 301
.......................
Starting the Engine .175
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .175
................
With a Dead Battery . 270
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine . 272
Steering Wheel ..................................
Adjustment .75
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock . 82
...
Stereo Sound System . 114,126,138
...........................
Storing Your Car .251 Supplemental Restraint
................................
System .10, 48
......................................
Servicing .53
.........................
SRS Indicator .51, 61
...................
System Components . 48
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Synthetic Oil .206
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