2001 HONDA CIVIC oil filter

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.
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Maintenance Saf ety . 192
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Important Safety Precautions . 193
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Maintenance Schedule . 194 ....................
Maintenance Record . 201
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 203
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Fluid Locations . 204
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Engine Oil . 205
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Adding Oil . 205
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Recommended Oil . 205
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Synthetic Oil . 205
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Additives . 205
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 207
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Cooling System . 209
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Adding Engine Coolant . 209
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Replacing Engine Coolant . 211
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Windshield Washers . 215
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Transmission Fluid . 216
Automatic .........................
Transmission . 216
5-speed Manual
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Transmission . 217
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 218
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Brake System . 218
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Clutch System . 219
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Power Steering . 220
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Air Cleaner Element . 221
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Hood Latch . 222
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Spark Plugs . 223
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Replacement . 223 ............................
Specif ications . 225
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Battery . 226
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Wiper Blades . 228
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Air Conditioning System . 230
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Air Conditioning Filter . 231
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Drive Belts . 233
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Timing Belt . 233
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Tires . 234
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Inf lation . 234
Recommended Tire Pressures ...........
f or Normal Driving . 235
Tire Pressure Adjustment f or ..........
High Speed Driving . 235
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Inspection . 236
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Maintenance . 236
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Tire Rotation . 237
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Replacing Tires and Wheels . 238
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Wheels and Tires . 239
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Winter Driving . 239
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Snow Tires . 239
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Traction Devices . 240
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Lights . 241
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Headlight Aiming . 243
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Replacing Bulbs . 243
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Storing Your Car . 251
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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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
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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
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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
Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions (listed by distance/time)

Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
Honda dealer) is required to
remove the f ilter.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
instructions that come with it.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
accordingtothetimeanddistance
(miles/kilometers) recommenda-
tions in the maintenance schedule.
The oil and f ilter collect contami-
nants that can damage your engine if
they are not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the car. The car should
be raised on a service station-type
hydraulic lif t f or this service. Unless
you have the knowledge and proper
equipment, you should have this
maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Engine Oil
Maint enance
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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