2001 HONDA CIVIC oil dipstick

Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.Insert it all the way back in its tube.
Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
Check the engine oil level every time
you f ill the car with f uel. Wait a f ew
minutes af ter turning the engine of f
bef ore you check the oil.
2.
3.
1.
Oil Check
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving
164
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Remove the dipstick again and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see
on page f or
inf ormation on adding the proper
coolant.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page . Refer to
on page f or inf ormation
on checking other items in your
Honda.
4. 205 209203
A dding
Engine Coolant
A dding Oil Owner Maintenance
Checks
Engine Coolant Check
Service Station Procedures
Bef ore Driving 165
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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)
Engine Oil
Maint enance
208 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.

If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an API service SG, SH or SJ
grade motor oil with a viscosity of
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a
temporary replacement. An SG
grade is pref erred, but an SH or SJ
grade may be used if SG is not
available. However, motor oil does
not contain the proper additives and
continued use can cause stif f er
shif ting. Replace as soon as it is
convenient.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the car sitting on
level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add genuine Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt and tighten it securely.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
5-speed Manual Transmission
217
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This indicator should light when the
ignition switch is ON (II), and go out
af ter the engine starts. It should
never come on when the engine is
running. If it starts f lashing, it
indicates that the oil pressure
dropped very low f or a moment, then
recovered. If the indicator stays on
with the engine running, it shows
that the engine has lost oil pressure
and serious engine damage is
possible. In either case, you should
take immediate action.Saf ely pull of f the road and shut
of f the engine. Turn on the hazard
warning indicators.
If necessary, add oil to bring the
level back to the full mark on the
dipstick (see page ).
Letthecarsitforaminute.Open
the hood and check the oil level
(see page ). Although oil level
and oil pressure are not directly
connected, an engine that is very
low on oil can lose pressure during
cornering and other driving
maneuvers. Start the engine and watch the oil
pressure indicator. If the light
does not go out within ten seconds,
turn of f the engine. There is a
mechanical problem that needs to
be repaired bef ore you can
continue driving. (See
on page .)
1. 2. 3. 4.
164 205 286
L ow Oil Pressure Indicator
T aking Care of t he Unexpect edEmergency
Towing
275
LLOOWWOOIILLPPRREESSSSUURREEIINNDDIICCAATTOORRRunning the engine with low oil
pressure can cause serious mechanical
damage almost immediately. Turn of f
the engine as soon as you can saf ely get
the car stopped.

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Capacities Chart . 292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 54
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Carrying Cargo . 169
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 156
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Operation . 120, 132, 153
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer . 123, 135, 149
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CD Player . 123, 135, 147
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Ceiling Light . 103
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Certif ication Label . 290
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Chains . 240
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Changing a Flat Tire . 263
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Changing Engine Coolant . 211
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 207
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When to . 194
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Charging System Indicator . 62, 276
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 174
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Child Saf ety . 21
Child Seats
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Lower Anchorage . 42
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Childproof Door Locks . 88 ....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 221
Cleaning
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Exterior . 254
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Interior . 256
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Seat Belts . 257
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Vinyl . 257
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Windows . 258
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Clock, Setting the . 119, 131, 143
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Clutch Fluid . 219
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CO in the Exhaust . 298
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 175
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Compact Spare . 262
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Consumer Inf ormation . 304
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 209
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Checking . 165
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Proper Solution . 209
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Replacing . 211
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Corrosion Protection . 259
Crankcase Emissions Control
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System . 298
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Cruise Control Operation . 76
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 304 ................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 2, 58
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 308
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Def og and Def rost . 111
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 111
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Dimensions . 292
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Dimming the Headlights . 71
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil . 164
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Directional Signals . 72
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 184
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Disposal of Used Oil . 208
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking . 83
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Power Door Locks . 84
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 294
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 176
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Drive Belts . 233
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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