2004 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK recommended oil

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Your authorized Honda dealer
knows your vehicle best and can
provide competent, ef f icient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
skilled person to keep your
warranties in ef f ect. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
f ill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet f or
more inf ormation.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and f luids whenever you have
maintenance done. U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be perf ormed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
Engine oil level Check every
time you f ill the f uel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
turn signals, and license plate
lights monthly. See page . 113
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Maintenance Schedule
Maint enance
Servicing Your Vehicle
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA
standards.Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and caref ully so
you do not spill. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Install the engine oil
f ill cap, and tighten it securely. Wait
a f ew minutes, and recheck the oil
level. Do not f ill above the upper
mark; you could damage the engine.Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.
The oil’s viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your Honda, to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
Maint enance
138 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API SERVICE LABEL Ambient Temperature
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Remove the oil f ilter and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available f rom your
Honda dealer) is required.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten it to:
Replace the engine oil f ill cap.
Start the engine. The oil pressure
indicator should go out within 5
seconds. If it does not, turn of f the
engine and check your work.
Let the engine run f or several
minutes, then check the drain bolt
and oil f ilter f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, and 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.
Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter): 9.
8.
7.
6.
5.
3. 4.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
140 NOTICE:
OIL FILTER
33 lbf·ft (44 N·m , 4.5 kgf·m)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 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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New Vehicle Break-in . 110
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Normal Shif t Speeds . 125
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NOTICE, Explanation of . i
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Numbers, Identif ication . 188
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 110
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Odometer . 57
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Odometer, Trip . 57
Oil
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Change, How to . 139
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Change, When to . 133
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Checking Engine . 113
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Pressure Indicator . 52, 177
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ON (Ignition Key Position) . 66
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery . 194
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Opening the Hatch . 68
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Opening the Hood . 112
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Outside Mirrors . 79
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Overheating, Engine . 174
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Owner Maintenance Checks . 132 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 62
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Parking . 126
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Parking Brake . 80
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator . 53, 179
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Parking Lights . 61
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Parking Over Things that Burn . 196
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PGM-FI System . 195
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Power Door Locks . 67
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Power Socket Locations . 83
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Power Windows . 76
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 17
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Protecting Adults . 11
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Additional Safety Precautions . 18
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Advice f or Pregnant Women . 17
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Protecting Children . 29
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Larger Children . 43
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Protecting Small Children . 35
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers . 39 ...................
Radiator Overheating . 174
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Radio/Cassette Sound System . 90
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Rear End Towing . 185
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Rear Lights, Bulb Replacement . 149
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Rear Seat Access . 72
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Rear Seat, Folding . 73
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Rear View Mirror . 79
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Rear Window Def ogger . 62
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Rear Window Washer . 60
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Rear Window Wiper . 60
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 71
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 125
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Reminder Lights . 51
Replacement Inf ormation
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Engine Oil and Filter . 139
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Fuses . 181
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Light Bulbs . 145
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Schedule . 131
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Tires . 160
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Wiper Blades . 154
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant . 114, 141
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Brake Fluid:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
13.2 US gal (50
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
) 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Certified ‘‘For Gasoline
Engines’’ Oil, SAE 5W-20 viscosity
(see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (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 ). Front:
Rear:
Spare Tire:
Oil change capacity (including
differential):
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