2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE engine oil capacity

Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator light should go out within
f ive seconds. If it does not, turn of f
the engine and reinspect your
work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes and check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level. If necessary, add oil to bring
the level to the upper mark on the
dipstick.
Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)
(U.S.: EX)
(U.S.: DX, LX, Canada: DX, LX)
(U.S.: EX, HX)
Engine Oil
Maint enance212
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m)
3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Improper disposal of engine oil can be
harmf ul to the environment. If you
change your own oil, please dispose of
the used oil properly. Put it in a sealed
container and take it to a recycling
center. Do not discard it in a trash bin
or dump it on the ground.

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation294
Dimensions
Weights
Engine Capacities
174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 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) 13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 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
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.108 US gal (0.41
, 0.090 Imp gal)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5, 2.2 Imp qt)
6.0 US qt (5.7, 5.0 Imp qt)
6.3 US qt (6.0, 5.3 Imp qt)
3.3 US qt (3.1, 2.7 Imp qt)
2.9 US qt (2.7, 2.4 Imp qt)
1.7 US qt (1.6, 1.4 Imp qt)
1.6 US qt (1.5, 1.3 Imp qt)
4.4 US qt (4.2, 3.7 Imp qt)
3.5 US qt (3.3, 2.9 Imp qt)
3.2 US qt (3.0, 2.6 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5, 3.1 Imp qt)
3.4 US qt (3.2, 2.8 Imp qt)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid 1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.00 US gal (3.8, 0.84 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0
, 1.10 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
1.29 US gal (4.9, 1.08 Imp gal)
Front
Rear Approx.
1:
2: U.S.: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si
5:
1:
2:
3:
4:
HX
DX, LX
EX, HX Change
Manual
Automatic
CVT
Total Manual
Automatic
CVT
Change
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
1
2 1
2
3
4
3
4
5
5
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modifications . 169
................................
Accessories .169
...
Additional Safety Precaution . 170
............................
Modif ications .170
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .82
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 103
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 209
.............................
Airbag (SRS) .10, 48
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .225
..............
Air Conditioning System . 108
......................
Maintenance .234, 235
.........................................
Usage .108
.......................
Air Outlets (Vents) .110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .238
.........................
Normal Driving .239
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .298
......................................
Antif reeze .213
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ....................
Indicator Light .62, 192
...................................
Operation .190
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock .82
..........................
Appearance Care .255 ................
Audio System . 116,128,140
...............
Automatic Speed Control . 76
..............
Automatic Transmission . 180
..........................
Capacity,Fluid .294
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 220
.......................................
Shif ting .181
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 180
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 181
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 184
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .62, 278
............................
Jump Starting .273
..............................
Maintenance .230
............................
Specif ications .294
..............................
Bef ore Driving .161
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,44
...........................
Beverage Holder .102
.................................
Body Repairs .262
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 190
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 162
............
Bulb Replacement . 250,251 ...........................................
Fluid .223
.......................................
Parking .100
.................
System Indicator . 62,282
........................
Wear Indicators .189
.............................
Braking System .189
........................
Break-in, New Car .162
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
........................
Brights, Headlights .70
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .251
..............................
Brake Lights .250
..............................
Ceiling Light .253
................
Front Parking Lights . 248
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 248
.................................
Headlights .247
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 251
.................
License Plate Lights . 251
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 250
............................
Specif ications .294
...................................
Spotlights .253
...............................
Trunk Light .252
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 248
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .247
Index
A
B
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold): Brake Fluid: Power Steering Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission
Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
13.2 US gal (50
, 11.0 Imp gal)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.4 US qt (3.2
, 2.8 Imp qt)
3.7 US qt (3.5
, 3.1 Imp qt) Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an API service
SG, SH or SJ, SAE 10W-30 or
10W-40 motor oil as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential): 1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
DX, LX
EX, HX
209
220
224
223
HX model (CVT) only:
Use Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) only
222