2004 HONDA CIVIC COUPE automatic transmission fluid

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
This section also includes
Maintenance Schedules f or normal
driving and severe driving conditions,
a Maintenance Record, and instruc-
tions f or simple maintenance tasks
you may want to take care of
yourself .
If you have the skills and tools to per-
f orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your Honda, you may want
to purchase the Service Manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your Honda
dealer.......................
Maintenance Saf ety . 142
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Maintenance Schedule . 143
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Maintenance Record . 149
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Fluid Locations . 151
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Adding Engine Oil . 152
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Changing the Oil and Filter . 154
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Windshield Washers . 156
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Engine Coolant . 157
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Power Steering Fluid . 159
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Automatic Transmission Fluid . 160
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Manual Transmission Fluid . 162
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Timing Belt . 162
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Brake and Clutch Fluid . 163
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Lights . 164
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Seat Belts . 169
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Floor Mats . 169
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 169
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Wiper Blades . 170
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Tires . 172
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Checking the Battery . 178
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Vehicle Storage . 179
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Maintenance
Maint enance141
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Maint enance146
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
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128 90
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Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years 120 192
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Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace CVT transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 6 years, then every 90,000 miles (144,000 km) or 5 years.
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Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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Maint enance148
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
Replace spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace automatic transmission fluid
Replace manual transmission fluid
Replace CVT transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid 10 16
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60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
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128 90
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See timing belt on page for replacement information under special driving conditions.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 2 years.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3 years, then every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 2 years.
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Maintenance Schedule for Severe Conditions
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Fluid Locations
Maint enance151
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAPBRAKE FLUID
(Gray cap)
CLUTCH FLUID
(Gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap)
POWER STEERING
FLUID (Red cap)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
DIPSTICK (CVT)
(Yellow loop)
RADIATOR CAP
ENGINE
COOLANT
RESERVOIR ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth.
Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission.Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Shut of f the engine. 3. 4.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
Maint enance160
DIPSTICK (A/T)
LOWER MARK
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (CVT)
DIPSTICK (A/T)
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On CVT model
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). If
it’s not available, you may use a
DEXRON
III automatic
transmission f luid as a temporary
replacement. However, continued
use can af f ect the shif t quality.
Have the transmission f lushed and
ref illed with Honda ATF-Z1 as
soon as it is convenient.
To thoroughly f lush the transmission,
the technician should drain and ref ill
it with Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid), then drive the
vehicle f or a short distance. Do this
three times. Then drain and ref ill the
transmission a f inal time. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission.
The transmission should be drained
and ref illed with new f luid according
to the time and distance recommen-
dations in the maintenance schedule.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your Honda dealer.
Remove the dipstick and check the
f luid level. There is a HOT side and a
COLD side on the dipstick. It should
be between the upper and lower
marks on the HOT side. If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the f iller hole
to bring it to the upper mark (On
CVT model, the HOT side’s upper
mark).
5.
6.
Maint enance
Automatic Transmission Fluid
161
UPPER MARK
DIPSTICK (CVT)
LOWER MARK
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation208
Dimensions
Weights Capacities
Engine 174.7 in (4,438 mm)
66.7 in (1,695 mm)
55.1 in (1,399 mm)
103.1 in (2,620 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
57.9 in (1,470 mm)
2.95 x 3.72 in (75.0 x 94.4 mm) 13.2 US gal (50
)
102 cu-in (1,668 cm
)
9.5 9.9
0.108 US gal (0.41
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
6.0 US qt (5.7)
6.3 US qt (6.0)
3.4 US qt (3.2)
2.9 US qt (2.7)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.5 US qt (3.3)
3.2 US qt (3.0)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
3.4 US qt (3.2)
1.03 US gal (3.9
)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.00 US gal (3.8)
1.32 US gal (5.0
)
1.29 US gal (4.9)
1.29 US gal (4.9)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC , SOHC VTEC
4-cylinder gasoline engine Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
NGK:
DENSO:
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plug Gap
PZFR6F-11 PKJ20CR-M11
0.04 in (1.1 mm)
FrontRear
Approx.
U.S.: HX, EX
Canada: Si HX
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1: 2: Change
Manual AutomaticCVT
Total ManualAutomaticCVT
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
U.S: HX, EX Canada: Si
U.S: DX, LX
Canada: DX, LX
U.S: DX, LX Canada: DX, LX
1212 5656
7 7
3 4
Manual trans-
mission fluid
Canada Vehicles
Windshield
washer reservoir
0
0.1 mm
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CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 195
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Jump Starting . 191
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Maintenance . 178
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Specif ications . 209
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Bef ore Driving . 113
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Belts,Seat .8,19
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Beverage Holders . 87
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Booster Seats . 45
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) . 139
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Break-in, New Linings . 114
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Bulb Replacement . 164
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Fluid . 163
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Parking . 131
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System Indicator . 57, 197
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Wear Indicators . 138
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Braking System . 138
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Break-in, New Car . 114 ..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 66
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Brights, Headlights . 65
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 167
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Brake Lights . 167
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Front Parking Lights . 166
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Front Side Marker Lights . 166
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Headlights . 164
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High-mount Brake Light . 168
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Rear Side Marker Lights . 167
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Specif ications . 209
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Turn Signal Lights . 166
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Bulbs, Halogen . 164
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Capacities Chart . 208
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 47
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Carrying Cargo . 122
Cassette Player
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Care . 106
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Operation . 104
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Care . 101
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Accessories . 120
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) . 71
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Accessory Power Socket . 88
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Additives, Engine Oil . 152
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Airbag (SRS) . 10, 22
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Air Conditioning System . 91
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Air Outlets (Vents) . 90
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Air Pressure, Tires . 172
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High Speed Driving . 173
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Normal Driving . 172
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Alcohol in Gasoline . 212
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Antif reeze . 157
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator Light . 57, 139
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Operation . 139
Anti-thef t Steering Column ..............................................
Lock . 71
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Audio System . 94
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Automatic Speed Control . 110
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Automatic Transmission . 130
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Capacity, Fluid . 208
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Checking Fluid Level . 160
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Shif ting . 130 .
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 130
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Shif t Lever Positions . 130
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Shif t Lock Release . 133
Index
A
B
C
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