2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil dipstick

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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Capacities Chart . 342
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 204
Cassette Player
............................................
Care . 181
...........
Operation . 124, 142, 152, 178
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..........
CD Changer . 127, 138, 156, 174
..............................
CD Player . 136, 172
........................
Certif ication Label . 340
............................................
Chains . 289
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 257
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 252
......................................
When to . 240
...
Charging System Indicator . 56, 326
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 208
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 79
.......................................
Child Seats . 26
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 39
...................................
Cleaner, Air . 269
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305 ...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
......................................
Window . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 111
...........................
Clock, Setting the . 96
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 268
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 349
..........................................
Coin Box . 97
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 210
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
...................
Console Compartment . 97
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 355
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 255
....................................
Checking . 200
.........................
Proper Solution . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 61
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 349
............
Cruise Control Operation . 185 ..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 356
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
.......................................
Dashboard . 54
................
Daytime Running Lights . 65
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 358
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 68
....................................
Dimensions . 342
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 64
Dipstick
.
Automatic Transmission . 263, 264
..................................
Engine Oil . 198
..........................
Directional Signals . 66
........
Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 219
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 254
Doors
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 73
......................
Power Door Locks . 74
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
.............................
Transmission . 211
.....................................
Drive Belts . 282
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Bulb Replacement...................................
Spotlights . 299
...............................
Trunk Light . 300
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 292
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 290
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 2, 56
................
Daytime Running Lights . 68
............
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 360
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 72
......
Def rosting the Windows . 113, 121
............................
Dimensions . 344, 346
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 67
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 261
..................................
Engine Oil . 196
...................
Capacities Chart . 344, 346
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 52
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 202
Cassette Player
....................................
Care . 150, 178
...................
Operation . 135, 146, 175
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..................
CD Changer . 132, 151, 171
..............................
CD Player . 130, 169
..................................
Ceiling Light . 105
...............................
Center Pocket . 104
........................
Certif ication Label . 342
............................................
Chains . 287
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 250
......................................
When to . 238
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 313
............
Changing Engine Coolant . 255 ...
Charging System Indicator . 58, 328
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 206
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 20
.......................................
Child Seats . 25
..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 40
....................
Cleaner Element, Air . 267
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels . 305
...................................
Carpeting . 306
......................................
Exterior . 304
.........................................
Fabric . 307
.......................................
Interior . 306
.......................................
Leather . 307
...................................
Seat Belts . 307
...........................................
Vinyl . 307
....................................
Windows . 308
...............
Climate Control System . 115
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 100
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 265
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 352
........................................
Coin Box . 104
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 208
..............................
Compact Spare . 312
.................
Console Compartment . 102
...............
Consumer Inf ormation . 358
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55 Coolant
........................................
Adding . 253
....................................
Checking . 198
.........................
Proper Solution . 253
...................................
Replacing . 255
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
....................
Corrosion Protection . 309
............................
Courtesy Lights . 106
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 352
............
Cruise Control Operation . 181
..........
Customer Relations Of f ice . 359
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