2004 HONDA CIVIC service interval

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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
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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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Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Open the hood and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the recommendations in
the maintenance schedule. The oil
and f ilter collect contaminants that
can damage your engine if they are
not removed regularly.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given f or a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API Certif ication Seal
and it is the proper weight. You must
f ollow the oil and f ilter change
intervals given on the maintenance
schedule.
Your Honda does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
af f ect your engine’s or transmission’s
perf ormance and durability.
1. 2.
Maint enance
Changing the Oil and Filter
Synthetic Oil
Engine Oil A dditives
A dding Engine Oil, Changing the Oil and Filter
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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
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