2001 HONDA CIVIC COUPE recommended oil

During this period:Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid
acceleration.
Avoidhardbraking.Newbrakes
need to be broken-in by moderate
use f or the f irst 200 miles (300
km). Your Honda is designed to operate
on unleaded gasoline with a pump
octane number of 86 or higher. Use
of a lower octane gasoline can cause
a persistent, heavy metallic rapping
noise in the engine that can lead to
mechanical damage.
We recommend gasolines containing
detergent additives that help prevent
f uel system and engine deposits.
In Canada, some gasolines contain
an octane-enhancing additive called
MMT. If you use such gasolines,
your emission control system
perf ormance may deteriorate and
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
your instrument panel may turn on.
If this happens, contact your
authorized Honda dealer f or service.
Help assure your car’s f uture
reliability and perf ormance by paying
extra attention to how you drive
during the f irst 600 miles (1,000 km).
Using gasoline containing lead will
damage your car’s emissions
controls. This contributes to air
pollution.
Youshouldfollowthesesamere-
commendations with an overhauled
or exchanged engine, or when the
brakes are relined. Do not change the oil until the
recommended time or mileage
intervalshowninthemaintenance
schedule.
Break-in Period, Gasoline
Bef ore Driving
Break-in Period
Gasoline
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This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer. This section explains why it is
important to keep your car well
maintained and to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.......................
Maintenance Saf ety .196
.
Important Safety Precautions . 197
.................
Maintenance Schedule . 198
....................
Maintenance Record .205
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 207
..............................
Fluid Locations .208
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Engine Oil .209
..................................
Adding Oil .209
....................
Recommended Oil .209
..............................
Synthetic Oil .210
....................................
Additives .210
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 211
.............................
Cooling System .213
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 213
.......
Replacing Engine Coolant . 215
....................
Windshield Washers .219
.......................
Transmission Fluid .220
Automatic .........................
Transmission .220
5-speed Manual .........................
Transmission .222
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 223
............................
Brake System .223
...........................
Clutch System .223
..............................
Power Steering .224
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .225 ....................................
Hood Latch .226
....................................
Spark Plugs .227
..............................
Replacement .227
............................
Specif ications .229
...........................................
Battery .230
.................................
Wiper Blades .232
..............
Air Conditioning System . 234
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 235
.....................................
Drive Belts .237
....................................
Timing Belt .237
...............................................
Tires .238
......................................
Inf lation .238
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 239
..................................
Inspection .240
..............................
Maintenance .240
.............................
Tire Rotation .241
...
Replacing Tires and Wheels . 242
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Wheels and Tires .243
..........................
Winter Driving .243
.............................
Snow Tires .243
...................
Traction Devices . 244
.............................................
Lights .245
.....................
Headlight Aiming .247
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Replacing Bulbs .250
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Storing Your Car .254
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Maint enance
Maintenance
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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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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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237
199
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions

To add oil, unscrew and remove the
engine oil f ill cap on top of the valve
cover. Pour in the oil, and install the
engine oil f ill cap. Tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes and recheck the
oil level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-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.
Make sure the API Certif ication Seal
says ‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection.
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Saf ety Belts .8, 44
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 310
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Saf ety Features .7
.........................................
Airbags .10
..................................
Door Locks .11
..........................
Head Restraints .11
.......................................
Seat Belts .8
.....................
Seats & Seat-Backs .11
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 55
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts .8, 44
...............
Additional Information . 44
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .45
.....................................
Cleaning .259
......................
Lap/Shoulder Belt .44
..............................
Paint Touch-up .257
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 71
........................
Park Gear Position .181
...........................................
Parking .188
...............................
Parking Brake .100
.................................
Parking Lights .70
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 302
.............................
PGM-FI System .301
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 257
............
Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 12
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 19
............................
Protecting Adults .13
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 19
........................
Protecting Children .21
.......................
Protecting Inf ants .30
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Protecting Larger Children . 37
.........
Protecting Small Children . 34
Using Child Seats with .....................................
Tethers .41
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Using Lower Anchorages . 42...................
Radiator Overheating . 275
Radio/CD/Cassette ...........
Sound System . 116,128,140
...................
Readiness Codes . 281,303
Rear Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement .250, 251
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding .94
............................
Rear View Mirror .99
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 74
...............
Reclining the Seat Backs . 90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 179
.............................
Reminder Lights .59
.......................
Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation .................
Air Cleaner Element . 225
..........................
Engine Coolant .215
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 211
..........................................
Fuses .285
................................
Light Bulbs .247
....................................
Schedule .198
................................
Spark Plugs .227
................................
Timing Belt .237
...........................................
Tires .242
.............................
Wiper Blades .232 Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a
............................................
Crash .47
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant .167, 213
...............................
Restraint, Child .21
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Reverse Gear Position . 182
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Rotation, Tire .241
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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
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