2006 HONDA CIVIC COUPE recommended oil

This section explains why it is
important to keep your vehicle well
maintained and how to f ollow basic
maintenance saf ety precautions.
If you have the skills and tools to
perf orm more complex maintenance
tasks on your vehicle, you may want
to purchase the service manual. See
page f or inf ormation on how to
obtain a copy, or see your dealer. This section also includes
instructions on how to read the
maintenance minder messages in the
inf ormation display, a maintenance
record, and instructions f or simple
maintenance tasks you may want to
take care of yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .208
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Maintenance Record .216
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Fluid Locations .218
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Adding Engine Oil .220
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Recommended Engine Oil .220
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Synthetic Oil .221
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Engine Oil Additives .221
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Changing the Oil and Filter .222
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Engine Coolant .224
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Windshield Washers .227
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Automatic Transmission Fluid .228
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Manual Transmission Fluid .229
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .230
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Power Steering Fluid .231
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Lights .232
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .237
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Floor Mats .238
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Wiper Blades .239
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Tires .241
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Checking the Battery .248
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Vehicle Storage .250
291
Maintenance
Maint enance
207
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Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade
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. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection.
Reinstall the engine oil f ill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a f ew
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not f ill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Recommended Engine Oil
A dding Engine Oil
220
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Si
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
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Remove the oil f ilter, and let the
remaining oil drain. A special
wrench (available from your
dealer) is required.Refill the engine with the
recommended oil.
Engine oil change capacity
(including f ilter):
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.
Install a new oil f ilter according to
the instructions that come with it.
Make sure to clean of f any dirt
and dust on the connecting
surf ace of a new oil f ilter.
Put a new washer on the drain bolt,
then reinstall the drain bolt.
Tighten the drain bolt to:
Make sure the oil f ilter gasket is
not stuck to the engine block. If it
is, remove it bef ore installing a
new oil f ilter.
5. 6.
7.
8.
3. 4. Si DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
223
OIL FILTER
Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX
3.9 US qt (3.7)
29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 4.6 US qt (4.4
)
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CONT INUED
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Protecting Children .32
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General Guideline .32
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Protecting Inf ants .37
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Protecting Larger Children .46
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Protecting Small Children .38
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Selecting a Child Seat .39
Using Child Seats with
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Tethers .45
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Using LATCH .41
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Radiator Overheating .261
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Radio/Disc Sound System .116
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
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System .134
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Recommended Tire Pressures .242
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Radio Thef t Protection .172
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Readiness Codes .264,286
Rear Lights, Bulb
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Replacement .236
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Rear Seat Access .92
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Rear Seat, Folding .94
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Rear View Mirror .100
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Rear Window Def ogger .72 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs .90
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Recommended Shif t Speeds .196
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Ref ueling .181
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Reminder Indicators .55,57
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Remote Transmitter .85
Replacement Inf ormation
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Dust and Pollen Filter .239
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Engine Oil and Filter .222
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Fuses .266
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Light Bulbs .232
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Maintenance Minder .209
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Spark Plugs .278
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Tires and Wheels .246
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Wiper Blades .239
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash .20
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Reporting Saf ety Def ects .290
Reserve Tank, Engine
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Coolant .185, 224
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Restraint, Child .32
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Reverse Gear Position . 199
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Reverse Lockout .197
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Rotation, Tire .244 ..................................
Saf ety Belts .8, 18
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Safety Defects, Reporting . 290
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Saf ety Features .7
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Airbags .9
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Seat Belts .8
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Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
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Saf ety Messages .ii
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Seat Belts .8, 18
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Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt ...............................
Tensioners .19
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Cleaning .237
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Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14,19
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Maintenance .20
Reminder Indicator and ................................
Beeper .18, 57
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System Components . 18
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Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder .....................................
Belt .14, 19
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Seats .90
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Seats, Folding Rear .94
Index
INDEX
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Service Inf ormation Summary
Gasoline:Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
Si:
All models except Si:DX, Canadian DX-G
LX, EX
Si (with standard tires)
Si (with optional tires)
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (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): 1.5 US qt (1.4
)
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 ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: Front/Rear:
Rear: Front: 30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
4.6 US qt (4.4
) 1.6 US qt (1.5
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
29 psi (200 kPa , 2.0 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
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221 228
229 Si: 230
231
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX:
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