2003 HONDA CIVIC engine oil capacity

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Engine oilCapacity5.3 0 (5.6 US qt)for engine overhaul
4.2 0 (4.4 US qt) for oil change, including filter
4.0 0 (4.2 US qt)for oil change, without filter
Oilpumplnner-to outer rotor clearance0.02 0.16 mm {0.001 0.006 in.)0.20 mm (0.008 in.)
Pump housing to outer rotor
clearance
0-15 0.21 mm {0.006-0.008 in.)0.23 mm (0.009 in.)
Pump housing-to-rotor axial
clearance
0.02 0.07 mm (0.001 0.003 in.)0.12 mm (0.005 in.)
Balancer shafts, journal diameterNo. 1 journal, front
shaft
19.938 19.950 mm 10.7850 0.7854 in.)19.92 mm (0.784 in.)
No 1 journal, rear shaft23.938 23.950 mm (0.9424 0.9429 in.)23.92 mm (0.942 in.)
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shaft
32.949 32.961 mm 11.2912 1.2911 in.l32.93 mm (1.296 in.)
Ealancer shafts, journal taper0.005 rnm (0.0002 in.) max.
Balancer shafts, end playFront0.070 0.135 mm (0.0028 0.0053 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Rear0.070 0.135 mm (0.0028 0.0053 in.)0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Balancer shatts, shaft-to'bear;ng
clearance
No. 1 iournal, front
shaft
0.050 0.082 mm (0.0020 0.0032 in.)0.10 mm (0.004 in.)
No. 1 Journal, rear shaft0.050 0.082 mm (0.0020 0.0032 in.) 0.10 mm (0.004 in.i
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shafl
0.060 -0.120 mm (0.0024 0.0047 in.) 0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Balancer shaft bearings, LD.No. 1 journal, front
shaft
No. 1 iournal, rear shaft
20.000 20.020 mm (0.1814 0.7442 in.l
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20.03 mm (0.789 in.)
24.03 mm (0.946 in.)
No. 2 journal, front and
rear shaft
33.021 33.069 mm (1.3000 1.3019 in.)33.09 mm {1.303 in.)
Reliefvalve, oil pressure with oil
temperature at 176'F (80"C)
At idle70 kPa (0.7 kq?cm , 10 psr) min.
At 3,000 rpm300 kPa {3.1 ksf/cm',44 psi)min.
Standard or New Service Limit
6.7 L (7.1 USCoolant capacity {includes engine,
heater, hoses, and reservoir)
0.53 L (0.56 US
93 123 kPa (0.95 1.25 kqtcm , 14 18 psi)'t69 176'F (76 80'C)Thermostat OPeningtemPerature
8.0 mm {0.31 in.) min.
Turns OFF Subtract 5 15'F (3 8"C)from actual ON

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Design Specifications
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DIMENSIONSOveralllength4,210 mm {165.8 in.)
Overallwidth1,695 mm 166.7 in.)
Overallheight1,440 mm (56.7 in.)
2,570 mm (101.2 in.)
Trackrront1,470 mm (57.9 in.)
Rear'1,470 mm (57.9 in.i
Ground clearance152 mm (5.98 in.)
Seating capacityfour {4)
wEtGt-iT {u.s.A.)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
3,660 rbs
WEIGHT
(CANADA)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
{GVWR)
1,660 kg
ENGIN ETvpeWater cooled. 4 stroke DOHC V-EC engin(
Cylinder arrangementInline 4'cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke86 x 86 mm (3.39 x 3.39 in.)
Displacement1,998 cm'(122 cu in.)
Compression ratio9.8
Valve trainChain drive. DOHC VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication systemForced, wet sump, with trochoid pumP
Oil pump displacementAt 6,000 engine
rpm
54.3 0 (57.4 US qo/minute
Water pump displacementAt 3,400 engine82 0 (87 US qt)/minute
F!el requiredUNLEADED gasoline with 86 pump octane number or higher
STARTERTvpeGear reduction
Normaloutput
Nominalvoltage12V
Hour rating30 seconds
Direction of rotationClockwise as viewecl from gear end
CLUTCHClutch tvpeSinqle plate dry, diaphragm spring
Clutch friction material surface area174 cm'{26.97 sq in.)
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TRANSMISSION
TvpeSvnchronized, s-speed forward, 1 reverse
Primarv reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratiolst3.062
2nd1.769
3rd1.212
4th0.921
5th0.738
Reverse3.583
FinalreductionTypeSinole helicalgear
Gear ratio4.164

Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, and E as required for mileage/time interval listed.
AReplace engine oillsee page 8-5i. Capacity without lilter change: 4.0 S (4.2 US qt, 3.5 lmp qt)Rotate tires. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual Checktire information and condition.
BReplace engine oil filter lsee page 8-6). Capacity with filter change: 4.20 (4.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Inspect front and rear brakes (see page 19 3i.. Check pads and djscs for wear (thickness), damage, and cracks.' Check calipers tor damage, leaks, and tjghtness ot mount bolts.Check parking brake adjustment. Should be Iully applied within 7 to I clicks.Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots {see page 17 5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease. Chack fluid line {or damage and leaks.lnspect suspension components.. Chock bolts fo r tig htness.. Check condition of ball ioint boots lor deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).Insp€ct brake hoses and lines {including ABS). Checkthe mastercylinder, proponioning control valve, and ABS modulator{or damageand leakage.Check all fluid levels and condition ot tluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF lsee page 13'3), engioe coolant, brake fluid, and
Lwindshield washer fluid.lnspectexhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heatshield, exhaust pipe and mufflerfordamage,leaks, and tightness {soe page 9,8).lnspect {uel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connoctions and replacedamaged parts (s€e page 11 146).
InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look for cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner (needs no adjustment).Replace the dust and pollen lilter (see page 21 39).. Replacethe dustand pollen filter whenever airf low lrom the heating and cooling system is lessthan normal.
Replace air cleaner element every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) (independent of time).
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According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk( * ) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintsnance service be done at the recommended interval to ensure long term reliability.
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Do the items in parts A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as required for mileage/time interval listed.
Feplace engine oil(see pageS 5). Capacity withoutlilter change:4.0 q (4.2 US qt,3.5lmp qt)
Replace engjne oil filter (see page I 6). Capacity with filter change: 4.2 0 14.4 US qt, 3.7 lmp qt)Insoect front and rear brakes,. Check pads and discsforwearlthickness), damage, andcracks.. Check calipers for damage, leaks, and tightness of mount bolts.Lubricate door locks, latches and hinges with Honda white lithium grease.Rotate tires, if the vehicle has been driven the distance listed. Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's Manual-Check tire inflaron aoocondition,Inspecttie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots (see page 17,5).. Check rack grease and steering linkage.. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.. Checklluid linefordamage and leaks.Inspect suspensron components. Check bolts for tightness.. Check condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.Inspect driveshaft boots. Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness (see page 16-3).
Check parking brake adjustment. Should be fully applied within 7 to 9 clicks.Insp€ct brake hoses and lioes. (including ABS). Check the master cylinder, proportioning control valve, and ABS modulator for damageand leakage (see page 19-24).Check all fluid levels and condition ot lluids; check for leaks. lf necessary, add MTF (see page 13 3), engine coolant, brake fluid, andwindshield washer f luid.Inspect exhaust system*. Check catalytic converter heat shield, exhaust pipe and muffler for damage, leaks, and tightness (see page 9 8).Inspect fuel lines and connections*. Check for loose connections, cracks and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replacedamaged pans (seo page 11'146).Check alllights. Checkfunction otallinterior and exterior lights, andthe position ofthe headlights (see page 22-68).Inspect the v€hicle underbody. Check the paint for damage, scratches, stone chippin0, and dents.
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InsDect and adiust drive belt.. Look tor cracks and damage, and inspect auto tensioner {needs no adjustment).Reolace dust and oollen filter.
Replace air cleaner element every 15,000 miles 124,000 km) in dustv condition {independent ol timei otherwise use Normal Conditionsscredule (see page 11-162).
lReplaceaircleanerelementevery30,000miles(48,000km)(independento{timei(seepagell-162).
Replace brake fluid every 3 years (independent oJ mileagei.
Replacethe dust and pollen Iilter every 15,000 miles ifvehicle is driven mostlywhere air has high concentration olsootfrom industryanddiesel powered vehiclesj also replace the dust and pollen filter anytime aarflow is less than ussal (see pags 21-39).
According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the maintenance items marked with asterisk (*) will not void customer's emissionswarranties. However, Honda recommends that all maintenance services be done at the recommended interval to ensure long-term reliability,
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Engine Oil Replacement
Warm up the engine.
Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
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44 N.m {i1.5 kgf.m,33 lbf.ft)Do not overtighten.
Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
Refillwith the recommended oil (see page 3-2).
Capacity
4.0 0 (4.2 US qt) at oilchange.
4.2 014.4 US qt) at oilchange including filter.
5.3 015.6 US $) after engine overhaul.
Run the engine for more than 3 minutes. then check
for oil leakage.
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Transmission Fluid Inspection and
Replacement
'1. Park the vehicle on level ground, and turn the
engine OFF.
2. Remove the oilfiller plug (A) and washer (B), check
the condition of the fluid, and make sure the fluid is
at the proper level (C).
lf the transmission fluid is diny, remove the drain
plug (D) and drain the fluid.
A44 N.m{4.5 kgt.m,33 rbr.ftl
Reinstall the drain plug with a new washer, and
refill the transmission fluid to the proper level.
Oil Capacity
1.5 0 (1.6 US (F) at tluid change
1.7 0 {1.8 US qt) at overhaul
Always use Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
(MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting
and noise because it does not contain the proper
additives.
Reinstall the oil filler plug with a new washer.5.
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Back-Up Light Switch Test
1. Disconnectthe back-up light switch (A) connector.
Check for continuity between the back up light
swilch 2P connector No. 1 and No.2 terminals.
There should be continuity when the shift lever is in
reverse.
lf necessary, replace the back-up light switch.
Apply liquid gasket (P/N 08718-0001), and install it
on the transmission housing.
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