2008 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN automatic transmission fluid

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 on
the information display, and
instructions f or simple maintenance
tasks you may want to take care of
yourself .......................
Maintenance Saf ety .222
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Maintenance Minder .223
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Fluid Locations .230
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Adding Engine Oil .232
Changing the Engine Oil
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and Filter .234
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Engine Coolant .236
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Windshield Washers .239
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Transmission Fluid .240
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Automatic Transmission .240
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Manual Transmission .241
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Brake and Clutch Fluid .242
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Power Steering Fluid .243
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Lights .244
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .250
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Floor Mats .250
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Dust and Pollen Filter .250
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Wiper Blades .251
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Wheels .253
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Tires .254
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Checking the Battery .262
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Vehicle Storage .264
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Maintenance
Maint enance
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Ì Engine oil level Check every
time you fill the fuel tank. See
page.
Engine coolant level Check the
radiator reserve tank every time
you f ill the f uel tank. See page .
Automatic transmission Check
the f luid level monthly. See page
.
Brakes Check the f luid level
monthly. See page .
Tires Check the tire pressure
monthly. Examine the tread f or
wear and foreign objects. See page .
Lights Check the operation of
the headlights, parking lights,
taillights, high-mount brake light,
and license plate lights monthly.
See page .
U.S. Vehicles:
According to state and federal
regulations, f ailure to perf orm
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, all
maintenance services should be
perf ormed in accordance with the
intervals indicated by the
inf ormation display.
Youshouldcheckthefollowing
items at the specif ied intervals. If
you are unsure of how to perf orm
any check, turn to the appropriate
page listed.
However, service at a dealer is not
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualif ied service f acility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Make sure to
have the service f acility or person
reset the display as previously
described. Keep all receipts as proof
of completion, and have the person
who does the work f ill out your
Honda Service History or Canadian
Maintenance Log. Check your
warranty booklet f or more
inf ormation.
We recommend using Honda parts
and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manuf actured to the same high
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be conf ident
of their perf ormance and durability.
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240 242
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244
Maintenance Minder
Maintenance,
replacement, or repair of
emissions control devices and
systems may be done by any
automotive repair establishment
or individual using parts that are
‘‘certif ied’’ to EPA standards.
Owner’s Maintenance Checks
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Fluid Locations
Except Si model
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RADIATOR CAPAUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
FLUID DIPSTICK
(Yellow loop)
ENGINE COOLANT
RESERVOIR CLUTCH FLUID
(Manual
Transmission only)
(Light gray cap)
WASHER FLUID
(Blue cap) BRAKE FLUID
(Black cap)
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
(Orange loop)
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
POWER STEERING FLUID
(Red cap)
: Except Canadian DX-G with manual transmission
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Check the f luid level with the engine
at normal operating temperature.If the level is below the lower
mark, add f luid into the dipstick
hole to bring it to the level
between the upper and lower
marks.
Remove the dipstick and check
the f luid level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks. Insert the dipstick all the way into
the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration. Remove the dipstick (yellow loop)
f rom the transmission, and wipe it
with a clean cloth. Pour the f luid slowly and caref ully
so you do not spill any. Clean up
any spills immediately; it could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Always use Honda ATF-Z1
(automatic transmission f luid).
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Start the engine, let it run until the
radiator f an comes on, then shut
of f the engine. For accurate
results, wait about 60 seconds (but
no longer than 90 seconds) bef ore
doing step 2. 3.
4. 5.
1. 2.
T ransmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission
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DIPSTICK
LOWER
MARK UPPER
MARK
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If Honda MTF is not available, you
may use an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
viscosity motor oil with the API
Certif ication seal that says ‘‘FOR
GASOLINE ENGINES’’ as a
temporary replacement. However,
motor oil does not contain the proper
additives, and continued use can
cause stif f er shif ting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle sitting
on level ground. Remove the
transmission f iller bolt, and caref ully
f eel inside the bolt hole with your
f inger. The f luid level should be up
to the edge of the bolt hole. If it is
not, add Honda Manual
Transmission Fluid (MTF) until it
starts to run out of the hole. Reinstall
the f iller bolt, and tighten it securely.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer. Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
The automatic transmission should
be drained and ref illed with new f luid
when this service is indicated by a
maintenance message on the
inf ormation display. 6.
CONT INUED
Manual Transmission Fluid
T ransmission Fluid
Maint enance
241
FILLER BOLT
Correct LevelFILLER BOLT
Correct Level
Except Si SiUse only Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid). Do
not mix with other transmission f luids.
Using transmission f luid other than
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1 may cause
deterioration in transmission operation
and durability, and could result in
damage to the transmission.
Damage resulting f rom the use of
transmission f luid other than Honda
Genuine ATF-Z1 is not covered by the
Honda new vehicle warranty.
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Specif ications
Technical Inf ormation
293
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
Front turn signal/side marker/
Parking lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/Taillights
Rear side marker lights
Back-up lights
Taillights
High-mount brake light
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V 60 W (HB3)
12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 21 W
12 V 21/5 W
12 V 2 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 3 CP
12 V 21 W
12 V 5 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 8 W
12 V 5 W
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
1.8 US qt (1.7
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
1.19 US gal (4.5
)
1.80 US gal (6.8
)
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
4.4 US qt (4.2
)
5.8 US qt (5.5
)
6.2 US qt (5.9
)
2.5 US qt (2.4)
1.40 US gal (5.3
)
1.77 US gal (6.7
)
2.6 US qt (2.5
)
1.7 US qt (1.6
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.37 US gal (5.2
)
1.72 US gal (6.5
)
3.9 US qt (3.7
)
3.7 US qt (3.5
)
4.8 US qt (4.5
)
13.2 US gal (50
)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine
Reserve tank capacity: 0.11 US gal (0.4
)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine
Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Manual
transmission
fluid
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
High
Low
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change
Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1:
2:
3:
4: Except Si
Si Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
Total
13 3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
2
3
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CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications .189
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
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Position) .78
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Accessory Power Socket .106
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Active Head Restraints .94
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Additives, Engine Oil .233
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Airbag (SRS) .9, 21
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Airbags, Additional Information .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
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Airbag Service .31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .29
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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Air Conditioning System .108
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Air Pressure, Tires .255 ......................................
Antif reeze .236
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .60, 208
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Operation .208
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .173
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .78
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Armrest .95
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Audio System .112
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .83
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .19
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Automatic Speed Control .176
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Automatic Transmission .202
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Capacity, Fluid .293
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Checking Fluid Level .240
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Shif ting .202
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .202
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Shif t Lever Positions .203
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Shif t Lock Release .205
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Auxiliary Input Jack .172 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .65, 277
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Jump Starting .273
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Maintenance .262
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Specif ications .294
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Bef ore Driving .179
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders .106
Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .208
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Break-in, New Linings .180
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Bulb Replacement .247
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Fluid .242
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Pad Wear Indicators .207
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Parking .103
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System Indicator .59, 279
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Braking System .207
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Break-in, New Vehicle .180
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Brightness Control, Instruments .73
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Brights, Headlights .72
Index
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .247
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Brake Lights .247
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Front Side Marker Lights .246
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Front Turn Signal Lights .246
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Headlights .244, 245
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High-mount Brake Light .249
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Parking Lights .246
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Rear Side Marker Lights .247
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Rear Turn Signal Lights .247
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Specif ications .293
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Bulbs, Halogen .244 ...............
DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3, 56
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .308
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Def og and Def rost .111
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .111
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Dimensions .292
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Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .240
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Engine Oil .183
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Directional Signals .72
Disc Brake Pad Wear
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Indicators .207
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Disc Player .124, 144
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Display Change Button .66
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Disposal of Used Oil .236
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Card, PC .153
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Capacities Chart .293
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .51
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Carrying Cargo .191
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Player .124, 144
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Ceiling Light .104
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Certif ication Label .290
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Chains .261
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Changing a Flat Tire .267 Changing Oil
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How to .234
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When to .223
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Charging System Indicator .65, 277
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .197
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Child Saf ety .33
Child Seats
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LATCH Anchor System .42
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Lower Anchors .42
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Childproof Door Locks .80
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Clock, Setting the .174
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Clutch Fluid .243
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CO in the Exhaust .300
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Cold Weather, Starting in .198
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Compact Spare .266
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Console Compartment .106
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Consumer Inf ormation .306
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Controls, Instruments and .55
Coolant
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Adding .236
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Checking .185
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Proper Solution .236
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Temperature Gauge .67 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .300
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Cruise Control Operation .176
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Customer Service Inf ormation .306
Index
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