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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) Oil is a major contributor to your 
engine’s perf ormance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 
detergent oil displaying the API 
Certif ication Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is energy cons

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) 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

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) 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 distilled 
water. Never add straight antif reeze
or plain water.
If the

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) If Honda antif reeze/coolant is not 
available, you may use another
major-brand non-silicate coolant as a 
temporaryreplacement.Makesureit 
is a high-quality coolant
recommended f or aluminum engines.

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) Check the f luid level in the 
windshield washer reservoir at least
monthly during normal use.When you ref ill the reservoir, clean
the edges of the windshield wiper
blades with windshield washer f lu

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) 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
ma

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) 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. Howeve

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HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 2009  Owners Manual (in English) Manual Transmission only All models except Si and Canadian DX-Gwith manual transmission
The f luid level should be between 
theMINandMAXmarksontheside
of the reservoir. If it is not, add 
brake f luid