2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE fuel filter

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Maint enance200
Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months 10
16
50
8070
112 110
176
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Every 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Inspect front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots, Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace timing belt, and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
20
3230
4840
64 80
128 90
144 100
160 120
192
60
96
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 60 months
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months Every 36 months (independent of mileage)24
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions

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Maint enance201
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A
B
C
D
E
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page241).
Replace engine oil filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks. Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 mi/48,000
km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent of
mileage).
10,000 mil/16,000 km/1 yr
20,000 mil/32,000 km/1 yr
30,000 mil/48,000 km/2 yrs
40,000 mil/64,000 km/2 yrs
50,000 mil/80,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mil/96,000 km/3 yrs
70,000 mil/112,000 km/4 yrs
80,000 mil/128,000 km/4 yrs
90,000 mil/144,000 km/5 yrs
100,000 mil/160,000 km/5 yrs
Every 110,000 mil/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mil/176,000 km
110,000 mil/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mil/176,000 km/7 yrs
120,000 mil/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mil/192,000 km or
120 months,
thereafter every 60,000 mil/
96,000 km or 60 months Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,
Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B. Replace transmission fluid (CVT) .
Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, E. Replace timing belt, inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Replace transmission fluid (MT/AT ).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace engine coolant.
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Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 72 months, then every
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 60 months
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every
40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions (listed by distance/time)

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Maint enance202
Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months Replace every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 6 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) in dusty conditions,
otherwise use normal schedule
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate all door hinges, locks and latches, include the hood
Visually inspect the following items:Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check engine oil and coolant
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluidsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace air conditioning filter
Replace transmission fluid
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance Replace timing belt , and inspect water pump
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 20
32
10
16 30
4840
6450
80 70
112 80
128 90
144 100
160110
176120
192
60
96
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page . Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Refer to page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 36 months, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 24 months Every 36 months (independent of mileage)24
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

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Maint enance203
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners A
B
C
D
E
F
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page241).
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches include the
hood.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Replace air cleaner element.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks. Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter .
Replace brake fluid every 3 years independent of
milage.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,F.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,E.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
DoitemsinA,C,F.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replace transmission fluid (CVT).
Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E,F.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, C.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,E,F.
5,000 mil/8,000 km/6 mos
10,000 mil/16,000 km
15,000 mil/24,000 km
20,000 mil/32,000 km/1 yr
25,000 mil/40,000 km/1½ yrs
30,000 mil/48,000 km
35,000 mil/56,000 km
40,000 mil/64,000 km
2yrs
45,000 mil/72,000 km/2½ yrs
50,000 mil/80,000 km
55,000 mil/88,000 km
At 60,000 mil/96,000 km
or 36 months,
thereafter every 40,000 mil/
64,000 km or 24 months
60,000 mil/96,000 km/3 yrs
65,000 mil/104,000 km/3½ yrs
70,000 mil/112,000 km
75,000 mil/120,000 km
80,000 mil/128,000 km/4 yrs
85,000 mil/136,000 km/4½ yrs
90,000 mil/144,000 km 198
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Maint enance204
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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95,000 mi/152,000 km
100,000 mi/160,000 km
5yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km/5½ yrs
Every 110,000 mil/176,000 km,
otherwise adjust only if noisy
110,000 mi/176,000 km
115,000 mi/184,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
At 120,000 mi/192,000 km
or 120 months,
thereafter every 60,000 mil/
96,000 km or 60 months Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D.
Replace transmission fluid (AT).
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
DoitemsinA,C,F. Inspect valve clearance.
Replace spark plugs.Replace timing belt , inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E,F. Replace engine coolant.
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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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Driving .175
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Economy .168
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In Bad Weather .193
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In Foreign Countries . 299
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Economy, Fuel .168
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Emergencies on the Road . 289
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Battery, Jump Starting . 273
...........
Brake System Indicator . 282
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265
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Charging System Indicator . 279
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Checking the Fuses . 285
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 278
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 280
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 282
..................
Overheated Engine . 275
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Emergency Brake .100
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Emergency Flashers .74
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Emergency Towing .289
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 89
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Emissions Controls .300
Engine ....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.................................
Drive Belts .237 Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp .63, 280
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62,278
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 209
...............................
Overheating .275
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Specif ications .294
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Starting .177
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Engine Speed Limiter . 179,183
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Ethanol in Gasoline .298
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 300
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Exhaust Fumes .54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 256
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Fabric, Cleaning .259
...................................
Fan, Interior .108
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .107
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 163
Filters ................................
Air Cleaner .225
.......................
Air Conditioning .235
...............................................
Oil .211 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 222
................................
Shif ting the .178
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 265
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 220
..........................................
Brake .223
.........................................
Clutch .223
..............
Manual Transmission . 222
..........................
Power Steering .224
..................
Windshield Washer . 219
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .147
...........................
Folding Rear Seat .94
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 299
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Four-way Flashers .74
.................................................
Fuel .162
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Fill Door and Cap .163
...........................................
Gauge .67
................
Octane Requirement . 162
...............................
Oxygenated .298
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .163
Index
E
F
III

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