2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE oil filter

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil f ill cap. Remove the oil
drain bolt and washer f rom the
bottom of the engine. Drain the oil
into an appropriate container.
Always change the oil and f ilter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the inf ormation
display. The oil and f ilter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.
Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.
Changing the oil and f ilter requires
special tools and access f rom
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lif t f or this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
technician.
1.
2.
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DRAIN BOLT
WASHER
Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L WASHER DRAIN BOLT
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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, 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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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.
A dding Engine Coolant
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
238
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L SiRESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK
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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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.
A dding Engine Coolant
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter, Engine Coolant
238
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L SiRESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK
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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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
1 2 3 34334
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CONT INUED
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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
..............
Locking and Unlocking . 79
......................
Power Door Locks . 80
........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 205
...........
Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
...........................................
Driving . 201
....................................
Economy . 192
..................
Dust and Pollen Filter . 253
..............................
Economy, Fuel . 192
..................................
Emergencies . 269
.............
Battery, Jump Starting . 277
...........
Brake System Indicator . 283
................
Changing a Flat Tire . 271
.....
Charging System Indicator . 281
..................
Checking the Fuses . 284
.........
Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
............................
Jump Starting . 277
.....
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 281
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 282 ..................
Overheated Engine . 279
.......................................
Towing . 290
.........................
Emergency Brake . 105
......................
Emergency Flashers . 74
......................
Emergency Towing . 290
............
Emergency Trunk Opener . 91
.......................
Emissions Controls . 305
........................
Emissions Testing . 308Engine
............
Adding Engine Coolant . 238
....
Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
.........................
If It Won’t Start . 275
Malf unction Indicator
................................
Lamp . 57, 282
.......................
Oil Lif e Indicator . 225
........
Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
.............................
Oil, Synthetic . 235
..............
Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
...............................
Overheating . 279
............................
Specif ications . 296
....................
Speed Limiter . 207, 210
.......................................
Starting . 204
......................
Ethanol in Gasoline . 187
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 305
...............................
Exhaust Fumes . 50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
........................................
Belts by . 16
....................................
Fan Control . 115
.........................................
Features . 113
....................
Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 253
...............................................
Oil . 236
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
...................
Flat Tire, Changing a . 271
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 242
..........................................
Brake . 244
.........................................
Clutch . 245
..............
Manual Transmission . 243
..........................
Power Steering . 245
..................
Windshield Washer . 241
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 172
...........................
Folding Rear Seat . 98
..........................
Four-way Flashers . 74
Index
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Maintenance . 223
..................................
Items . 228, 231
........................................
Minder . 225
.................
Minder Indicator . 60, 225
Owner’s Maintenance
...................................
Checks . 230
..........................................
Saf ety . 224
.
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 57, 282
...................
Manual Transmission . 205
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 243
.......................................
Shif ting . 205
........
Manual Transmission Fluid . 243
....................................
Mats, Floor . 252
...............................
Meters, Gauges . 65
...................
Methanol in Gasoline . 187
........................
Mirrors, Adjusting . 104
...............
Modif ying Your Vehicle . 196
.......................................
Moonroof . 102
................................
MP3 . 131, 151, 160
...................
Neutral Gear Position . 209
..................
New Vehicle Break-in . 186 .....................
Normal Shif t Speeds . 206
...................
NOTICE, Explanation of . i
...............
Numbers, Identif ication . 294
...
Octane Requirement, Gasoline . 186
.........................................
Odometer . 66
...............................
Odometer, Trip . 66
Oil
........................
Change, How to . 236
......................
Change, When to . 225
......................
Checking Engine . 189
..............
Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
Selecting Proper Viscosity
......................................
Chart . 235
...........
ON (Ignition Key Position) . 78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
....................................
Recovery . 305
............................
Outside Mirrors . 104
....................
Overheating, Engine . 279
....
Owner’s Maintenance Checks . 230
.........................
Oxygenated Fuels . 187 ..............
Panel Brightness Control . 73
........................
Park Gear Position . 209
...........................................
Parking . 212
...............................
Parking Brake . 105
Parking Brake and Brake
.................
System Indicator . 58, 283
........................
Parking Lights . 72, 249
Parking Over Things that
....................................
Burn . 212, 307
..........................................
PC Card . 159
.............
PC Card Error Messages . 171
.............................
PGM-FI System . 306
........................
Playing a Disc . 130, 150
.........................
Playing a PC Card . 159
...................................
Pollen Filter . 253
..........................
Power Door Locks . 80
......
Power Socket Locations . 106, 108
....................
Power Steering Fluid . 245
............................
Power Windows . 100
.........
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . 16
........................
Preparing to Drive . 203
.........
Protecting Adults and Teens . 11
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 16
.....
Advice f or Pregnant Women . 16
Index
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Protecting Children . 32
.......................
General Guideline . 32
................
Installing a Child Seat . 40
.......................
Protecting Inf ants . 37
.......
Protecting Larger Children . 46
.........
Protecting Small Children . 38
.................
Selecting a Child Seat . 39
Using Child Seats with
.....................................
Tethers . 45
.............................
Using LATCH . 41
...................
Radiator Overheating . 279
...........
Radio/Disc Sound System . 120
Radio/Disc/PC Card Sound
........................................
System . 138
...
Recommended Tire Pressures . 257
.................
Radio Thef t Protection . 179
...................
Readiness Codes . 282, 308
Rear Lights, Bulb
..............................
Replacement . 250
............................
Rear Seat Access . 93
..........................
Rear Seat, Folding . 98
..........................
Rear View Mirror . 104
.................
Rear Window Def ogger . 74 ................
Reclining the Seat-backs . 92
.......
Recommended Shif t Speeds . 206
........................................
Ref ueling . 187
.................
Reminder Indicators . 55, 57
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 86
Replacement Inf ormation
..............
Dust and Pollen Filter . 253
................
Engine Oil and Filter . 236
..........................................
Fuses . 284
................................
Light Bulbs . 246
................
Maintenance Minder . 225
................................
Spark Plugs . 296
......................
Tires and Wheels . 262
.............................
Wiper Blades . 253
Replacing Seat Belts Af ter a ............................................
Crash . 20
..........
Reporting Saf ety Def ects . 314
Reserve Tank, Engine
...............................
Coolant . 191, 238
...............................
Restraint, Child . 32
..................
Reverse Gear Position . 209
...........................
Reverse Lockout . 207
................................
Rotation, Tire . 260 ..................................
Saf ety Belts . 8, 18
.........
Safety Defects, Reporting . 314
.................................
Saf ety Features . 7
...........................................
Airbags . 9
.......................................
Seat Belts . 8
.............
Saf ety Labels, Location of . 51
...............................
Saf ety Messages . ii
.....................................
Seat Belts . 8, 18
...............
Additional Information . 18
Automatic Seat Belt
...............................
Tensioners . 19
.....................................
Cleaning . 251
................
Lap/Shoulder Belt . 14, 19
................................
Maintenance . 20
Reminder Indicator and
................................
Beeper . 18, 57
...................
System Components . 18
...............
Use During Pregnancy . 16
Wearing a Lap/Shoulder
.....................................
Belt . 14, 19
.........................
Seating Capacities . 296
.................................................
Seats . 92
Index
INDEX
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