2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE oil capacity

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, EX-L
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
237
OIL FILTER
Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L OIL
FILTER
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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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation
297
Air Conditioning
Lights
Capacities
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil typeHFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g)
SP-10
Headlights (HI)
Headlights (LO)
Front turn signal/Side marker/
Parking light
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 60 W
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V 51 W
28/8 W
21 W
21/5 W
3CP
18 W
21 W
3CP8W8W5W
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in
the engine
Reserve tank capacity:
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine 13.2 US gal (50)
1.45 US gal (5.5)
1.37 US gal (5.2)
1.19 US gal (4.5)
1.88 US gal (7.1)
1.72 US gal (6.5)
1.80 US gal (6.8)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
4.6 US qt (4.4)
3.7 US qt (3.5)
4.4 US qt (4.2)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
5.8 US qt (5.5)
1.5 US qt (1.4)
1.6 US qt (1.5)
1.7 US qt (1.6)
1.8 US qt (1.7)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
6.2 US qt (5.9)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5)
0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil Manual
transmission
fluid Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Change Total
Change
Including
filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1: 2: 3:
4: Si A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
:(HB3)(HB4)
EX, EX-L, Si:
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L
U.S.: DX, LX, EX, EX-L Replacement of the light should be done by yourdealer.
U.S. DX and LX
Canada: DX, DX-G, LX
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...
Accessories and Modif ications . 195
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 78
............
Accessory Power Sockets . 108
................
Adding Engine Coolant . 238
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 235
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel . 75
.........
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 114
.........................................
Usage . 117
...............
Air Pressure, Tires . 255, 257
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline . 187
......................................
Antif reeze . 238
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 59, 214
...................................
Operation . 214
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 179
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 78
................................
Audio System . 119
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 182 ..............
Automatic Transmission . 208
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 297
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 242
.......................................
Shif ting . 208
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 208
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 209
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 211
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 57, 281
............................
Jump Starting . 277
..............................
Maintenance . 265
............................
Specif ications . 298
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 185
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 107
..................................
Booster Seats . 47
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 214
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 186
....................
Bulb Replacement . 250
...........................................
Fluid . 244 .......................................
Parking . 105
..........................
System Design . 213
.................
System Indicator . 58, 283
........................
Wear Indicators . 213
.............................
Braking System . 213
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 186
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 73
........................
Brights, Headlights . 72
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 250
..............................
Brake Lights . 250
................
Front Parking Lights . 249
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 249
.................................
Headlights . 246
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 251
............................
Specif ications . 297
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 249
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen . 246
............................
Capacities Chart . 297
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
.............................
Carrying Cargo . 197
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the . 269 ..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 299
........................
Unleaded Gasoline . 186
.......
Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
......................
Using a Booster Seat . 47
..........................
Time, Setting the . 180
....................................
Tire Chains . 263
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat . 271
Tire Pressure Monitoring
........................
System (TPMS) . 218
...............................................
Tires . 255
......................
Air Pressure . 255, 257
........................................
Chains . 263
.........................
Checking Wear . 258
..........................
Compact Spare . 270
......
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
......................................
Inf lation . 255
..................................
Inspection . 258
.....................................
Labeling . 301
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 61, 218
..............................
Maintenance . 259
...................................
Replacing . 261
......................................
Rotating . 260
................................
Service Lif e . 258
...........................................
Snow . 263
............................
Specif ications . 298
...................
Summer Tires . 257, 262
.........................................
TPMS . 218
...........................................
Wear . 260
.......................................
Wheels . 264 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 271
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer . 221
................
Emergency Wrecker . 290
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 242
Checking Fluid Level,
...................................
Manual . 243
..................
Fluid Selection . 242, 243
..............
Identif ication Number . 295
.............
Shif ting the Automatic . 208
..................
Shif ting the Manual . 205
...................................
Treadwear . 299
...................
Treadwear Indicators . 258
.......................................
Trip Meter . 66
................................................
Trunk . 90
....................
Emergency Opener . 91
........................................
Opening . 90
............................
Open Indicator . 63
....................................
Turn Signals . 72 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 109
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 198
......................
Vehicle Dimensions . 296
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
.............................
Vehicle Storage . 267
.....................................
Ventilation . 116
.................................................
VIN . 294
..................................
Viscosity, Oil . 235
.............
WARNING, Explanation of . ii
................
Warning Button, Hazard . 74
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 51
....................
Warranty Coverages . 313
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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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