2009 HONDA CIVIC engine 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. Except Si Si
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Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Maint enance
303
OIL FILTER
Except Si Si
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
365
Air Conditioning
Capacities
Lights
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant oil type
HFC-134a (R-134a)
14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10
12 V 60 W (HB3) 12 V 51 W (HB4)
12 V 24/2 CP
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
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
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
Fog lights
License plate lights
Ceiling light
Spotlights
Trunk light 12 V
12 V
12 V
12 V
5W
8W
8W
5W
12 V 55 W
HighLow
A/T
M/T
A/T
M/T
Change Total
U.S. Vehicles
Canada
Vehicles Approx.
1: 2: 3:4: Except SiSi Change
Including filter
Without filter
Total
ChangeTotal
Change Total (Amber)
(Amber)
(H11)
13 34334
3434343434
2
34
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CONT INUED
...
Accessories and Modif ications . 257
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) . 80
.............
Accessory Power Socket . 108
..................
Active Head Restraints . 96
....................
Additives, Engine Oil . 301
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
...
Airbags, Additional Information . 21
...
Additional Safety Precautions . 32
..........
AdvancedAirbagSystem .26
.............................
Airbag Service . 31
How the Passenger Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works . 30
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works . 30
..
How the SRS Indicator Works . 29
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work . 24
...
How Your Side Airbags Work . 27
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work . 29
........................
SRS Components . 21
..............
Air Conditioning System . 110
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires . 325 ......................................
Antif reeze . 304
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 60, 276
...................................
Operation . 276
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System . 205
Anti-thef t Steering Column
..............................................
Lock . 80
............................................
Armrest . 97
................................
Audio System . 114
.....
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 83
.........................
Auto Door Locking . 83
.....................
Auto Door Unlocking . 85
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 208
..............
Automatic Transmission . 270
..........................
Capacity, Fluid . 365
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 308
.......................................
Shif ting . 270
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 270
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 271
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 273
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack . 204 Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator . 65, 349
............................
Jump Starting . 344
..............................
Maintenance . 332
............................
Specif ications . 366
..............................
Bef ore Driving . 247
....................................
Belts,Seat .8,18
.........................
Beverage Holders . 108
.......
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink. 211
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 276
.............
Break-in, New Linings . 248
....................
Bulb Replacement . 315
...........................................
Fluid . 310
.................
Pad Wear Indicators . 275
.......................................
Parking . 105
.................
System Indicator . 59, 351
.............................
Braking System . 275
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle . 248
..
Brightness Control, Instruments . 75
Index
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Brake Fluid:
Gasoline:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Recommended Engine Oil:
Fuel Tank Capacity: Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid: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:
30 psi (210 kPa , 2.1 kgf/cm
)
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
4.6 US qt (4.4
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ). 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
13.2 US gal (50
)
Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential):
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 ).
Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
(Automatic Transmission Fluid)
(see page ).
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 33 psi (230 kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm
)
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
DX, Canadian DX-G
Except Si Si
Except Si Si Except Si Si
Si
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T) 309
311 310
301
301 308
EX-L,U.S.LX,LX-S,EX,
Canadian Sport
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