2005 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK oil viscosity

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 vehicle, to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
138 ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
API SERVICE LABEL Ambient Temperature
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
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 dealer.
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
143
Correct level
FILLER BOLT
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Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the . 165
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 194
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Unleaded Gasoline . 110
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 140
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 118
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Vehicle Dimensions . 192
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 190
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Vehicle Storage . 163
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Ventilation . 88
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VIN . 190
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Viscosity, Oil . 138
Warning Beepers
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Headlights . 61
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Key in Ignition . 66
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Labels, Location of . 48
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Warranty Coverages . 203 Washer, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level . 142
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Indicator . 54
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Operation . 60
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 63
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Alignment and Balance . 159
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Compact Spare . 166
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Wrench . 167
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Replacing . 160
Windows ...........................................
Power . 76
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Rear, Def ogger . 62
Windshield
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Def roster . 89
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Washer . 60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades . 154
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Operation . 60
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Worn Tires . 159
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing . 186
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