2007 HONDA CIVIC oil change

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. U.S. Si
Except U.S. Si
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Changing the Oil and Filter
Maint enance
227
OIL FILTER
Except U.S. Si U.S. Si
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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Always use Honda Long-lif e Anti-
f reeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant
is pre-mixed with 50 percent
antif reeze and 50 percent water.
Never add straight antifreeze or
plain water.
If the coolant level in the reserve
tank is at or below the MIN line, add
coolant to bring it up to the MAX line.
Inspect the cooling system f or leaks.
Turn of f the engine, let it sit f or
several minutes, then check the oil
level on the dipstick. If necessary,
add more oil.
9.
Changing the Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
A dding Engine Coolant
228
RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK
Except U.S. Si U.S. Si
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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Your vehicle has halogen headlight
bulbs. When replacing a bulb, handle
it by its base, and protect the glass
f rom contact with your skin or hard
objects. If you touch the glass, clean
it with denatured alcohol and a clean
cloth.To change the headlight bulb on
the driver’s side, remove the
engine coolant reserve tank by
pulling it out of its holder.
Theheadlightswereproperlyaimed
when your vehicle was new. If you
regularly carry heavy items in the
trunk or pull a trailer, readjustment
may be required. Adjustments
should be perf ormed by your dealer
or other qualif ied mechanic.
1.
Headlight A iming Replacing a Headlight Bulb
High Beam Headlight
Lights
236
Halogen headlight bulbs get very hot
when lit. Oil, perspiration, or a scratch
on the glass can cause the bulb to
overheat and shatter.
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Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc., are
completely dry.
If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than 1
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors. Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Non-porous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and trunk seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and trunk seals.
Support the f ront wiper blade
arms with a f olded towel or rag so
they do not touch the windshield.
Disconnect the battery. If possible, periodically run the
engine until it reaches f ull
operating temperature (the
cooling f an cycles twice).
Pref erably, do this once a month.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in reverse
(manual) or Park (automatic).
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Specif icat ions
282
Dimensions
Weights
EngineCapacities
176.7 in (4,489 mm)
69.0 in (1,752 mm)
56.5 in (1,435 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
59.0 in (1,499 mm)
60.2 in (1,528 mm)
3.19 x 3.44 in (81.0 x 87.3 mm)
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Water cooled 4-stroke
SOHC VTEC , DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder gasoline engine
10.5
110 cu-in (1,799 cm
)
3.39x3.39in(86x86mm)
122 cu-in (1,998 cm)
SK22PR-M11S
IFR7G-11KS
SKJ20DR-M11S
IZFR6K-11S
NGK:
DENSO:
Type
BorexStroke
Displacement
Compression ratio
Spark plugs
Spark plugs 13.2 US gal (50
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
2.6 US qt (2.5)
2.5 US qt (2.4
)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.9 US qt (3.7)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1
)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
11.0 Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
FrontRear
Approx.
NGK:
DENSO:
1:2: 1: 2: 3:4:A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles
Except U.S. Si
U.S. Si Except U.S. Si
U.S. Si
12
1 2 3 4
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12
12 1 2
3 34334
1
2
Manual trans-
mission fluid
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 239
..............................
Brake Lights . 239
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 238
.........
Front Turn Signal Lights . 238
.........................
Headlights . 236, 237
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 241
..........................
Parking Lights . 238
.........
Rear Side Marker Lights . 239
..........
Rear Turn Signal Lights . 239
............................
Specif ications . 283
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 236
.........................................
Card, PC . 151
............................
Capacities Chart . 282
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 184
..............
CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
..............................
CD Player . 122, 142
..................................
Ceiling Light . 101
........................
Certif ication Label . 280
............................................
Chains . 251
....................
Changing a Flat Tire . 257 Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 226
......................................
When to . 213
...
Charging System Indicator . 65, 267
..............
Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
............
Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 189
.....................................
Child Saf ety . 33
Child Seats
.............
LATCH Anchor System . 42
...........................
Lower Anchors . 42
................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
..................
Childproof Door Locks . 80
.........................
Clock, Setting the . 169
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 234
........................
CO in the Exhaust . 287
............
Cold Weather, Starting in . 190
..............................
Compact Spare . 256
.................
Console Compartment . 103
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 294
.............
Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 228
....................................
Checking . 181
.........................
Proper Solution . 228
...................
Temperature Gauge . 67 Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System . 287
............
Cruise Control Operation . 171
....
Customer Service Inf ormation . 294
................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
...................................
Dashboard . 3, 57
................
Daytime Running Lights . 73
.........
Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 296
........................
Def og and Def rost . 109
................
Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
..............
Def rosting the Windows . 109
....................................
Dimensions . 282
...............
Dimming the Headlights . 72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 232
..................................
Engine Oil . 179
..........................
Directional Signals . 72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
...................................
Indicators . 199
............................
Disc Player . 122, 142
..................
Display Change Button . 66
.....................
Disposal of Used Oil . 228
Index
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Keys . 76
.......................
Label, Certif ication . 280
.................
Lane Change, Signaling . 72
..................
Lap/Shoulder Belts . 14, 19
.................
LATCH Anchor System . 42
Lights
....................
Bulb Replacement . 236
.......................................
Indicator . 59
.........................................
Parking . 72
..................................
Turn Signal . 72
.....................................
Load Limit . 185
......
LOCK (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Locks
.......
Anti-thef t Steering Column . 78
............................
Fuel Fill Door . 177
.................................
Power Door . 80
...........................................
Trunk . 87
........................
Low Coolant Level . 181
.........................
Low Fuel Indicator . 64
................................
Lower Anchors . 42
...
Lower Gear, Downshif ting to a . 191 ...
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
...
Lubricant Specif ications Chart . 282
..................................
Maintenance . 211
................................
Minder . 213-219
.........................
Minder Indicator . 64
...
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.................................
Record . 220-221
..........................................
Saf ety . 212
.......
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 268
...................
Manual Transmission . 191
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 233
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 66
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 177
..........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 99
.........................................
Moonroof . 97
...........................
MP3/WMA . 123, 143
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 195
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 176
.....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 192
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i ...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 280
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 176
.........................................
Odometer . 66
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 67
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 226
......................
Change, When to . 213
......................
Checking Engine . 179
..............
Pressure Indicator . 65, 267
.......
Selecting Proper Viscosity . 224
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 287
..............................
Outside Mirrors . 99
....
Outside Temperature Indicator . 68
....................
Overheating, Engine . 265
.......
Owner Maintenance Checks . 218
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 177
Index
M N O
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INDEX
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
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Emissions Control Systems . 287
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels . 177
..........
State Emissions Testing . 290
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter . 289
.................................
Tire Labeling . 286
.......................
Temperature Gauge . 67
.....................
Tether Anchor Points . 45
............................
Thef t Protection . 170
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter . 289
..........................
Time, Setting the . 169
....................................
Tire Chains . 251
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 257
.........................
Tire Inf ormation . 284
...............................................
Tires . 245
..............................
Air Pressure . 246
.........................
Checking Wear . 247
..........................
Compact Spare . 256
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 284
......................................
Inf lation . 246
..................................
Inspection . 247
..............................
Maintenance . 248
...................................
Replacing . 249
......................................
Rotating . 248 ...........................................
Snow . 250
............................
Specif ications . 283
................................
Tire Chains . 251
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 257
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 204
..................
Emergency Towing . 276
...........................
Traction Devices . 251
Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 232
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual . 233
..................
Fluid Selection . 232, 233
..............
Identif ication Number . 280
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 194
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 191
...................................
Treadwear . 284
.......................................
Trip Meter . 67
................................................
Trunk . 87
........................................
Opening . 87
...................
Open Monitor Light . 62
....................................
Turn Signals . 72 Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the . 255
..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 279
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 176
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 228
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii ................................
Vanity Mirror . 102
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 185
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 282
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 280
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 254
.................................................
VIN . 280
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 225
Vehicle Stability Assist
............................
(VSA) System . 202
............
Activation Indicator . 62, 202
..................................
Of f Switch . 203
.................
System Indicator . 62, 203
Index
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