2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK engine oil

The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your car.The engine can be severely damaged
if this light f lashes or stays on when
the engine is running. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
If this light comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For complete
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator lights when you turn
the ignition switch ON (II). It is a
reminder to you and your passengers
to protect yourselves by f astening
the seat belts. A beeper also sounds
if you have not fastened your seat
belt.
If you do not f asten your seat belt,
the beeper will stop af ter a f ew
seconds but the light stays on until
you do. Both the light and the beeper
stay of f if you f asten your seat belt
bef ore turning on the ignition.
See page .325
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Indicator L ights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder L ight
Malf unction Indicator
Lamp
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NOTE: If you only
drive under a
‘‘severe’’ condition, you should
f ollow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule.
Follow the Normal Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if the
severe driving conditions
specif ied in the Severe
Conditions Maintenance
Schedule do not apply.
Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
OCCASIONALLY
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Visually inspect the following items:
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Replace every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 1 year
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last column, page .
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 connections
Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections 152412
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Every 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every
90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Replace engine oil
Replace engine oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Replace air cleaner element
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Adjust only if noisy
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A, B, C, D
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
A B C D
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
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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Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time interval.Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions.
Replace engine oil.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page ).
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.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter.
Replace brake fluid every 3 years.
(independent of mileage)
7,500 mi/12,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
22,500 mi/36,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
37,500 mi/60,000 km
3 yrs (independent of mileage)
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
52,500 mi/84,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
67,500 mi/108,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
82,500 mi/132,000 km
6 yrs (independent of mileage)
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
97,500 mi/156,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
112,500 mi/180,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs,
then replace every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5yrs
Every 120,000 mi/192,000 km/6yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6yrs
then replace every 90,000 mi/
144,000 km/5yrs Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A, B.
Do item in D.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Do item in D.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt, balancer belt , inspect
water pump.
Inspect valve clearance. Check idle speed.
Replace spark plugs. Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C. Replace engine coolant
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace automatic transmission fluid 287
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Follow the Maintenance
Schedule f or Severe Conditions.
Follow the Severe Conditions
Maintenance Schedule if you
drive your vehicle
under one or more of the
f ollowing conditions:
Driving less than 5 miles (8
km) per trip or, in f reezing
temperatures, driving less
than 10 miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot
[over 90°F (32°C)] conditions.
Extensive idling or long
periods of stop-and-go driving.
Trailer towing, driving with a
car top carrier, or driving in
mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or
de-iced roads.
MAINLY
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Visually inspect the following items: Replace every 3,750 miles (6,000 km) or 6 months
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Service at the indicated
distance or time whichever
comes first.
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
months
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement. See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page .
Every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check engine oil and coolant
Clean ( ) or replace ( ) air cleaner element
Use normal schedule except in dusty conditons
Inspect valve clearance
Replace spark plugs
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Inspect idle speed
Replace engine coolant
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect front and rear brakes
Replace brake fluid
Check parking brake adjustment
Replace dust and pollen filter
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches
Rotate tires (Check tire inflation and condition
at least once per month) Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and conditions of fluids
Cooling system hoses and connections Exhaust system, fuel lines and connections
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60 90
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Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months Adjust only if noisy
Every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 6 months
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60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years
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A, B, C, D, E
U.S. Owners
Canadian Owners
AB C D E
Service at the indicated distance or time, whichever comes first. Do the items in as required for each distance/time.
Refer to page to determine which schedule to use.
Use the Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions. Replace engine oil and filter.
Inspect front and rear brakes.
Rotate tires (follow pattern on page ).
Inspect tie rod ends, steering gear box and boots.
Inspect suspension components.
Inspect driveshaft boots.
Check parking brake adjustment.
Lubricate all hinges, locks and latches with
multipurpose grease.
Inspect brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
Check all fluid leves, 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.
Replace air cleaner element.
Inspect and adjust drive belts.
Replace dust and pollen filter .
Replace brake fluid every 3 years
(independent of mileage).
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Clean air cleaner element.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Do item in E.
Clean air cleaner element. Do items in A, B, C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replace MT fluid.
Replace AT fluid.
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , inspect
water pump.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
3,750 mi/6,000 km
7,500 mi/12,000 km
11,250 mi/18,000 km
15,000 mi/24,000 km/1 yr
18,750 mi/30,000 km
22,500 mi/36,000 km
26,250 mi/42,000 km
30,000 mi/48,000 km/2 yrs
33,750 mi/54,000 km
37,500 mi/60,000 km
41,250 mi/66,000 km
3 yrs (independent ofmileage)
45,000 mi/72,000 km/3 yrs
48,750 mi/78,000 km
52,500 mi/84,000 km
56,250 mi/90,000 km
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs
60,000 mi/96,000 km/3 yrs,
then replace every 30,000 mi/
48,000 km/2 yrs.
60,000 mi/96,000 km/4 yrs
63,750 mi/102,000 km
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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 timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions. NOTE:
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See information on maintenance and emissions warranty, last
column, page .
See timing belt on page to determine need for replacement.
Balancer belt applies to 4-cylinder models only.
Check engine oil and coolant at each fuel stop.
Check and adjust valve clearance, cold engine, only if noisy. See Dust and Pollen Filter on page for replacement
information under special driving conditions.
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NOTE: 28267,500 mi/108,000 km
71,250 mi/114,000 km
75,000 mi/120,000 km/5 yrs
78,750 mi/126,000 km
82,500 mi/132,000 km
86,250 mi/138,000 km
90,000 mi/144,000 km/5 yrs
6 yrs (independent ofmileage)
90,000 mi/144,000 km/6 yrs
93,750 mi/150,000 km
97,500 mi/156,000 km
101,250 mi/162,000 km
105,000 mi/168,000 km/7 yrs
108,750 mi/174,000 km
112,500 mi/180,000 km
116,250 mi/186,000 km
120,000 mi/192,000 km/8 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/10 yrs,
then replace every 60,000 mi/
96,000 km/5 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/6 yrs
120,000 mi/192,000 km/7 yrsDo items in A,B.
Do items in A.
Clean air cleaner element.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace AT fluid.
Do item in E.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A. Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump. Inspect valve clearance.
Check idle speed.
Clean air cleaner element.
Replace spark plugs.
DoitemsinA,B,C.
Do items in A.
Do items in A, B.
Do items in A.
Replace timing belt , balancer belt , and
inspect water pump.
DoitemsinA,B,C,D. Replace engine coolant
Replace MT fluid
Replace AT fluid
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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.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.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
4. 5.
3.
2.
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Refill the engine with the recom-
mended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):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.
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.
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8.
7.
6. (4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Engine Oil
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4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 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.