T he publications shown below can be purchased f rom Helm
Incorporated. You can order by phone or online:Call Helm Inc. at 1-800-782-4356 (credit card orders only)
Go online at
If you are interested in other years or models, contact Helm Inc.
at 1-800-782-4356.Covers maintenance and recommended procedures f or
repair to engine and chassis components. It is written
f or the journeyman mechanic, but it is simple enough
f or most mechanically inclined owners to understand.
Complements the Service Manual by providing in-depth
troubleshooting inf ormation f or each electrical circuit
in your vehicle.
Describes the procedures involved in the replacement
of damaged body parts.
Purchasing Factory Authorized Manuals (U.S. only) Service Manu
al:
Electrical T roubleshooting Manual:
Body Repair Manual:
Authorized Manuals
Authorized Manuals
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Form Description
2008 Honda Civic 2/4 door Service Manual 2006-2008 Honda Civic 2/4 door
Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
2006-2008 Model Series Honda Civic 2/4 door Body Repair Manual
2008 Honda Civic 2-door Owner’s Manual
2008 Honda Civic Navigation System Manual
2008 Honda Civic Honda Service History
2008 Honda Civic 2-door Quick Start Guide Order Form for Previous Years
Indicate Year and Model Desired
Publication
Form Number
61SNA05
61SNA05EL
61SNA30
31SVA621
31SNA810
31SNAM20 31SVAQ20
HON-R
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Si: Si: DX, Canadian DX-G Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: LX, EX, EX-L
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: Si:
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (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 ).
4.6 US qt (4.4
) 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 Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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