2002 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil viscosity

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.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance266

CONT INUED
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Maintenance . 235
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Record . 245
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Required Indicator . 62
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Saf ety . 236
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Schedule . 240-244
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 56, 327
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Manual Transmission . 211
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 265
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Meters, Gauges . 60
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Methanol in Gasoline . 347
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Mirrors, Adjusting . 94
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Moonroof . 92
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Closing Manually . 330
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Operation . 92
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Neutral Gear Position . 214
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New Vehicle Break-in . 194
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 212
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NOTICE, Explanation of . ii
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Numbers, Identif ication . 340 ...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 194
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Odometer . 60
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 61
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 252
......................
Change, When to . 240
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Checking Engine . 198
..............
Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 251
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 73
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 348
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Outside Mirrors . 93
....................
Overheating, Engine . 323
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 247
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Oxygenated Fuel . 347
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Panel Brightness Control . 65
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Park Gear Position . 214
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Parking . 218
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Label, Certif ication . 340
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Lane Change, Signaling . 66
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Lap/Shoulder Belts . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 292
.......................................
Indicator . 55
.........................................
Parking . 64
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Turn Signal . 66
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LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 72
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 72
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Fuel Fill Door . 194
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Glove Box . 81
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Power Door . 74
...........................................
Trunk . 79
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Low Coolant Level . 200
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 211
...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 56, 325
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 342
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Luggage . 204
Index
LM
N O P
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Tires . 283
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Air Pressure . 284
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Checking Wear . 286
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Compact Spare . 312
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Inf lation . 284
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Inspection . 286
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Replacing . 287
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Rotating . 287
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Snow . 289
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Specif ications . 344
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Tools, Tire Changing . 313
Towing
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A Trailer . 227
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Emergency Wrecker . 336
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Traction Control System . 222
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TCS Indicator . 58, 223
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TCS ON/OFF Switch . 223
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ......................
Automatic . 263, 264
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 265
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Fluid Selection . 263, 265
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Identif ication Number . 339
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Shif ting the Automatic . 212 ..................
Shif ting the Manual . 211
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Treadwear . 345
.......................................
Trip Meter . 61
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Trunk . 79
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Emergency Opener . 80
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Opening the . 79
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Open Monitor Light . 58
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Turn Signals . 66 .............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 52
..................
Warranty Coverages . 357
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level . 262
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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
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Rear, Def ogger . 68
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning . 66
.......................................
Washers . 68
..................................
Vanity Mirror . 99
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 205
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Vehicle Dimensions . 342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 340
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 301 .................................................
VIN . 340
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning . 307
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Viscosity, Oil . 251
.....................
Underside, Cleaning . 309
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 311
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 345
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Unleaded Gasoline . 194
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Upholstery Cleaning . 306
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 254
Index
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 342
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 192
.........................................
Odometer . 63
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 64
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 250
......................
Change, When to . 238
......................
Checking Engine . 196
..............
Pressure Indicator . 58, 327
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 249
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 352
..
Operation in Foreign Countries . 351
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 97
....................
Overheating, Engine . 324
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 245
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 350 ..............................
Paint Touch-up . 305
..............
Panel Brightness Control . 69
........................
Park Gear Position . 212
...........................................
Parking . 216
.................................
Parking Brake . 99
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 59, 331
.................................
Parking Lights . 67
..
Parking Over Things that Burn . 216
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PGM-FI System . 353
..................
Polishing and Waxing . 305
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Pre-Drive Saf ety Checklist . 11
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 18
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Proper Seat Belt Usage . 15
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Protecting Adults . 12
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 19
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 18
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Protecting Children . 20
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Protecting Inf ants . 29
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Protecting Larger Children . 36
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Protecting Small Children . 33
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 40 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 324
Radio/Cassette/CD Changer
....................
Sound System . 138, 161
.............
Radio/CD Sound System . 123
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Readiness Codes . 340, 355
..
Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 294
............................
Rear Seat Access . 89
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 91
............................
Rear View Mirror . 97
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 72
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 85, 88
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 210
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Reminder Lights . 57
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Remote Audio Controls . 178
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 83
Replacement Inf ormation
.................
Air Cleaner Element . 267
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 280
..........................
Engine Coolant . 255
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 250
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Fuses . 334
................................
Light Bulbs . 290
............................
Schedule . 236, 242
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Spark Plugs . 269, 271
Index
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VI

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Upholstery Cleaning . 307
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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
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Operation . 70
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Worn Tires . 283
.....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 339
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