2008 HONDA FIT oil viscosity

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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption.
Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible.
Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
An under-inf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption.
In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page
).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Drive moderately
Observe the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
187
Vehicle Maint enance Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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Honda Motor Oil is the pref erred
5W-20 lubricant f or your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle f or
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certif ication Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines.’’
The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
5W-20 oil is f ormulated f or year-
round protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
f uel economy.
Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 5W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.
Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on the valve cover. Pour in
the oil slowly and caref ully so you do
not spill any. Clean up any spills
immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment. Reinstall the engine
oil f ill cap, and tighten it securely.
Wait a f ew minutes, and recheck the
oil level on the engine oil dipstick.
Do not f ill above the upper mark; you
could damage the engine.
A dding Engine Oil
Recommended Engine Oil
Maint enance
187
API CERTIFICATION SEAL
Ambient Temperature
ENGINE OIL FILL CAP
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Check the f luid level with the
transmission at normal operating
temperature and the vehicle 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.Put a new washer on the f iller bolt,
then reinstall the f iller bolt and
tighten it securely.
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 stiffer shifting. Replace as
soon as it is convenient.
If you are not sure how to check and
add f luid, contact your dealer.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into the transmission securely as
shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure how to add f luid,
contact your dealer.
6.
T ransmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
194
WASHER
Correct level FILLER BOLT
Use 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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Low Oil Pressure Indicator .60,230
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Lower Anchors .43
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Lubricant Specif ications Chart .244
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Luggage, Storing (Cargo) .146
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Luggage Net (Cargo Net) .150
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Maintenance .177
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Main Items and Sub Items .182
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Minder .179
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Minder Indicator .66
Owner’s Maintenance
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Checks .184
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Saf ety .178
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .231
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Manual Transmission .155
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Checking Fluid Level .194
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Shif ting .155
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Manual Transmission Fluid .194
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Meters, Gauges .59,67
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Methanol in Gasoline .136
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Mirrors, Adjusting .95
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Modif ying Your Vehicle .144 ...................
Neutral Gear Position .159
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New Vehicle Break-in .136
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Normal Shif t Speeds .156
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NOTICE, Explanation of .i
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Numbers, Identif ication .242
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Octane Requirement, Gasoline .136
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Odometer .68
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Odometer, Trip .67
Oil
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Change, How to .188
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Change, When to .179
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Checking Engine .139
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Pressure Indicator .60,230
Selecting Proper Viscosity
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Chart .187
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ON (Ignition Key Position) .78
Onboard Ref ueling Vapor
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Recovery .251
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Outside Mirrors .95
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Overheating, Engine .228
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Owner’s Maintenance Checks .184 .........................
Oxygenated Fuels .136
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Paddle Shif ters .162
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Panel Brightness Control .74
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Park Gear Position .158
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Parking .166
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Parking Brake .96
Parking Brake and Brake
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System Indicator .60,232
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Parking Lights .72
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Parking Over Things that Burn .166
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Passenger Airbag Of f Indicator .31
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PGM-FI System .252
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Pollen Filter .205
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Power Door Locks .79
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Power Socket Location .99
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Power Windows .94
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Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts .16
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Preparing to Drive .153
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Protecting Adults and Teens .11
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Additional Safety Precautions .17
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Advice f or Pregnant Women .16
Index
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Tires .208
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Air Pressure .210
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Chains .214
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Checking Wear .210
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
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Inf lation .209
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Inspection .210
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Labeling .248
Low Tire Pressure
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Indicator .64,170
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Maintenance .211
Pressure Monitoring
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System .170
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Replacing .212
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Rotating .212
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Snow .213
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Specif ications .245
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Tools, Tire Changing .219
Towing
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A Trailer .173
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Emergency Wrecker .238
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring ................................
System) .170
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Indicator .64,171
Required Federal
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Explanation .249 Transmission
Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .193
Checking Fluid Level, ...................................
Manual .194
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Fluid Selection .193,194
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Identif ication Number .243
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Shif ting the Automatic .157
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Shif ting the Manual .155
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Treadwear .246
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Trip Meter .67
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Turn Signals .72
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .217
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .246
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Unleaded Gasoline .136
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .189
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Vehicle Capacity Load .147
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Vehicle Dimensions .244
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .242 .............................
Vehicle Storage .216
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .242
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Viscosity, Oil .187
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WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .54
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Warranty Coverages .259
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .192
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Fluid Level Indicator .65
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Operation .71
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering .75
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Alignment and Balance .212
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Aluminum Alloy Wheels .208
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Cleaning .208
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Wrench, Nut .221
Windows ...................................
Auto Down .94
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Operating the Power .94
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Rear, Def ogger .74
Index
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