2004 HONDA CIVIC 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 fill the fuel tank. See
page .
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. 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,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page . 115
115
149 151
153
162
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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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 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.
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.
A dding Engine Oil
Maint enance
Recommended Engine Oil
144
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
ENGINE OIL
FILL CAP
Ambient Temperature
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Protecting Adults and Teens . 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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General Guidelines . 29
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Protecting Inf ants . 34
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Protecting Small Children . 35
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Selecting Child Seats . 36
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Installing a Child Seat . 37
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Protecting Larger Children . 42
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Radiator Overheating . 179
Radio/CD/Cassette
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Sound System . 92
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Readiness Codes . 183, 205
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement . 156, 157
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Rear Seat, Folding . 76
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Rear View Mirror . 80
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Rear Window Def ogger . 65
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Reclining the Seat Backs . 74
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Recommended Shif t Speeds . 127
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Reminder Lights . 54
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Remote Transmitter . 72 Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 159
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Engine Oil and Filter . 145
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Floor Mats . 159
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Fuses . 186
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Light Bulbs . 153
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Schedule . 137
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Seat Belts . 159
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Timing Belt . 150
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Tires . 165
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Wiper Blades . 160
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 21
Reserve Tank, Engine ...............................
Coolant . 115, 147
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Restraint, Child . 29
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Reverse Gear Position . 129
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Rotation, Tire . 164
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Saf ety Belts . 8, 19
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 210
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Saf ety Features . 7
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Airbags . 10
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Seat Belts . 8 .............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 47
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Saf ety Messages . ii
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Seat Belts . 8, 19
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Additional Information . 19
Automatic Seat Belt
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Tensioners . 20
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
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Maintenance . 21, 159
Reminder Light and
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Beeper . 19, 54
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System Components . 19
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Use During Pregnancy . 17
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Wearing a Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14
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Seats, Adjusting the . 74
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Serial Number . 194
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Service Intervals . 139-140
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Service Manual . 211
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Service Station Procedures . 113
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Setting the Clock . 106
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Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 128
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Shif t Lock Release . 130
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Side Airbags . 10, 25
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Cutof f Indicator . 27, 54
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ......................
Replacement . 155, 156
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Signaling Turns . 63
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
5-speed Manual Transmission Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Gasoline:
Power Steering Fluid:
Recommended Engine Oil:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
13.2 US gal (50
)
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
3.4 US qt (3.2
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
) 1.6 US qt (1.5)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 86 or higher.
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (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 ).
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Capacity (including differential):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
Spare Tire:
144 149 150
152 151
DX, LX
U.S. EX, Canadian Si
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