2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil capacity

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.
9.
8.
7.
6. (4-cylinder models)
(6-cylinder models)
Engine Oil
Maint enance254
OOIILLFFIILLTTEERR
66--ccyylliinnddeerrmmooddeellss
4.6 US qt (4.4, 3.9 Imp qt)
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.

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...............................................
Tires . 283
..............................
Air Pressure . 284
.........................
Checking Wear . 286
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
......................................
Inf lation . 284
..................................
Inspection . 286
...................................
Replacing . 287
......................................
Rotating . 287
...........................................
Snow . 289
............................
Specif ications . 344
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 227
................
Emergency Wrecker . 336
..............
Traction Control System . 222
......................
TCS Indicator . 58, 223
...............
TCS ON/OFF Switch . 223
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 263, 264
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 265
..................
Fluid Selection . 263, 265
..............
Identif ication Number . 339
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 212 ..................
Shif ting the Manual . 211
.....................................
Treadwear . 345
.......................................
Trip Meter . 61
................................................
Trunk . 79
....................
Emergency Opener . 80
.................................
Opening the . 79
...................
Open Monitor Light . 58
....................................
Turn Signals . 66 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 52
..................
Warranty Coverages . 357
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 262
.....................................
Operation . 68
.........................................
Washing . 304
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 69
............
Alignment and Balance . 286
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
......................................
Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
..................
Operating the Power . 91
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 66
.......................................
Washers . 68
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 99
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 205
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 342
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 301 .................................................
VIN . 340
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 307
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 251
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
....
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 345
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 194
.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 306
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 254
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 58, 328
............................
Jump Starting . 321
..............................
Maintenance . 274
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 191
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,41
...........................
Beverage Holder . 101
...................................
Body Repair . 310 Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 218
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 192
............
Bulb Replacement . 294, 295
...........................................
Fluid . 264
.........................................
Parking . 99
.................
System Indicator . 59, 331
........................
Wear Indicators . 217
.............................
Braking System . 217
........................
Break-in, New Car . 192
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 69
........................
Brights, Headlights . 67
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 295
.....................
Brake Lights . 294, 295
..............................
Ceiling Light . 299
........................
Courtesy Lights . 299
................
Front Parking Lights . 293
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 292
.................................
Headlights . 290
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 297
.................
License Plate Lights . 298
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 296
....................
Specif ications . 345, 347
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 200
................................
Accessories . 200
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 201
............................
Modif ications . 201
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) . 77
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 104
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 250
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 45
.....................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
.................
Air Conditioning Filter . 280
......
Air Conditioning System . 108, 115
..............................
Maintenance . 279
.................................
Usage . 111, 117
...............
Air Outlets (Vents) . 110, 115
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 282
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 350
.......
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning . 305
......................................
Antif reeze . 253
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 219
...................................
Operation . 218
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 76 ..........................
Appearance Care . 303
................
Audio System . 123, 138, 161
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 68
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 43
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 181
..............
Automatic Transmission . 210
..................
Capacity, Fluid . 344, 346
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 261
.......................................
Shif ting . 211
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 211
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 211
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 214
Index
A
B
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.....................
Upholstery Cleaning . 307
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 252
................................
Vanity Mirror . 103
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 203
.............
Vehicle Dimensions . 344, 346
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 342
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 301
.............................
Ventilation . 111, 115
.................................................
VIN . 342
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 307
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 249
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 53
..................
Warranty Coverages . 361
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 260
.......................................
Indicator . 62
Washer, Windshield .....................................
Operation . 71
.........................................
Washing . 304 ..................
Waxing and Polishing . 305
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering . 73
............
Alignment and Balance . 284
..........................
Compact Spare . 312
......................................
Wrench . 314
Windows .....................................
Cleaning . 308
..................
Operating the Power . 94
...........................
Rear, Def ogger . 72
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 70
...........................
Def roster . 113, 121
.......................................
Washers . 71
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 277
.....................................
Operation . 70
....................................
Worn Tires . 283
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
: U.S. and Canada only
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
Capacity:2.0 US qt (1.9
, 1.7 Imp qt)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ). 29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire:
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
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 ).
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 4.5 US qt (4.3, 3.8 Imp qt)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). 248
Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
LX-V6, EX-V6
262 263
266 264 Special Edition, EX, and U.S. LX
Front/Rear: LX-V6
Front/Rear: EX-V6
Front/Rear:
17.12 US gal (64.8, 14.26 Imp gal)