2001 HONDA CIVIC fuel filter

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Maint enance
196 Service at the indicated distance or time whichever comes first. miles x
1,000
km x 1,000
months 1016
508070
112 110176
Service the following items at the recommended intervalsEvery 30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km)
Inspect every 110,000 miles (176,000 km), otherwise adjust only if noisy Every 110,000 miles (176,000 km) or 84 months
At 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 120 months,
then every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 60 months Every 36 months
2032
4064 80
128 100160
6096
3048 90
144 120192
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Replace engine oil filter
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 fluids
Cooling system hoses and connectionsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
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 24 48 72
12 36 60
MT AT
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U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
A B C DE
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.
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
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
120,000 mil/192,000 km/10 yrs Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 237 ).
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 cooling system hoses and connections.
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 ofmileage).
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.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
DoitemsinA,C,D.
Do items in A, B.
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
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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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy.
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Maint enance
198 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
Service the following items at the recommended intervals
Every 36 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
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2032304840645080609670
112 80
128 90
144 100160110176120192
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Replace engine oil and filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition at least once per month)
Inspect front and rear brakes
Lubricate locks and hinges
Visually inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots, Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Visually inspect the following items: Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connectionsExhaust system, Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls, Vehicle underbody
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 24 48 72
12 36 60
MT AT
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Maint enance199
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
AB C D EF
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.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,D,E.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
DoitemsinA,E,F.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A, E.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (AT).
DoitemsinA,B,D,E. Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page 237 ).
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches with
multipurpose grease.
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS).
Check all fluid levels, condition of fluids, and check
for leaks.
Inspect cooling system hoses and connections.
Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect fuel lines and connections.
Check all lights.
Inspect the underbody.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace air conditioning filter .
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 mi/
24,000 km (independent of time).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent ofmileage).
5,000 mil/8,000 km/6 mos
10,000 mil/16,000 km/1 yr
15,000 mil/24,000 km/1-½ yrs
20,000 mil/32,000 km/1 yr
25,000 mil/40,000 km/2 yrs
30,000 mil/48,000 km/2 yrs
35,000 mil/56,000 km/2-½ yrs
40,000 mil/64,000 km/2 yrs
45,000 mil/72,000 km/3 yrs
50,000 mil/80,000 km/3 yrs
55,000 mil/88,000 km/3-½ yrs
60,000 mil/96,000 km/3 yrs
65,000 mil/104,000 km/4 yrs
70,000 mil/112,000 km/4 yrs
75,000 mil/120,000 km/4-½ yrs
80,000 mil/128,000 km/4 yrs
85,000 mil/136,000 km/5 yrs
90,000 mil/144,000 km/5 yrs
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Maint enance
200 See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See Air Conditioning Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
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95,000 mi/152,000 km/5-½ yrs
100,000 mi/160,000 km/5 yrs
105,000 mi/168,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km
110,000 mi/176,000 km/6 yrs
110,000 mi/176,000 km/7 yrs
115,000 mi/184,000 km/6-½ yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
DoitemsinA,E,F
Inspect valve clearance, cold engine.
Replace spark plugs.
Do items in A, B. Replace timing belt , inspect water pump.
Inspect idle speed.
Do items in A. Replace transmission fluid (MT, AT).
DoitemsinA,B,C,D,E. Replace engine coolant. 2
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
292 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)
1.03 US gal (3.9
, 0.86 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
fluid1.06 US gal (4.0
, 0.88 Imp gal)
1.35 US gal (5.1
, 1.12 Imp gal)
1.32 US gal (5.0, 1.10 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: 0.11 US gal (0.4
, 0.09 Imp gal)
See spark plug maintenance
section page 225 .
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
FrontRear
Approx.
1: 2: 3:4:
1 : DX, LX
2:EX
DX, LXEXChange
ManualAutomatic
Total ManualAutomatic
Change
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
ChangeTotal
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
12
12 1 2
3 434
Manual trans-
mission fluidIncluding filter
Windshield
washer reservoir

CONT INUED
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Driving . 173
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Economy . 166
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In Bad Weather . 188
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In Foreign Countries . 297
............................
Fabric, Cleaning . 257
...................................
Fan, Interior . 106
Features, Comfort and
..............................
Convenience . 105
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 161
Filters
................................
Air Cleaner . 221
.......................
Air Conditioning . 231
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Oil . 207 5-speed Manual Transmission
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 217
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Shif ting the . 176
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 263
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Brake . 218
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Clutch . 219
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Manual Transmission . 217
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Power Steering . 220
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Windshield Washer . 215
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 145
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Folding Rear Seat . 93
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 297
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Fuel . 160
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Fill Door and Cap . 161
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Gauge . 67
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Octane Requirement . 160
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Oxygenated . 296
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Reserve Indicator . 63
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Tank, Filling the . 161
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Fuses, Checking the . 282
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Economy, Fuel . 166
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Emergencies on the Road . 286
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Battery, Jump Starting . 270
...........
Brake System Indicator . 279
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 263
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Charging System Indicator . 276
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Checking the Fuses . 282
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 275
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 277
...
Manually Closing Moonroof . 279
..................
Overheated Engine . 272
...........................
Emergency Brake . 99
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 286
.......................
Emissions Controls . 298
.............
Emissions Testing, State . 301Engine
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.................................
Drive Belts . 233 Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 63, 277
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 62, 275
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 205
...............................
Overheating . 272
............................
Specif ications . 292
.......................................
Starting . 175
......
Engine Speed Limiter . 177, 181
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 296
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 298
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 54
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 19
..................
Exterior, Cleaning the . 254
Index
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III

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Brake Fluid:
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
11.9 US gal (45
, 9.9 Imp gal)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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 ).
Genuine 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 ).
1.6 US qt (1.5
, 1.3 Imp qt)
Capacity (including differential):
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
DX, LX EX
205
218
216
220
217