2014 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN oil filter

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Maintenance
This chapter discusses basic maintenance.
Before Performing MaintenanceInspection and Maintenance ............ 350
Safety When Performing Maintenance..... 351Parts and Fluids Used in Maintenance Service ........................................... 352
Maintenance Minder
TM..................... 353
Maintenance Under the Hood
Maintenance Items Under the Hood ..... 361Opening the Hood ........................... 363
Recommended Engine Oil ................ 364
Oil Check ......................................... 365
Adding Engine Oil ............................ 367
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter ..... 368
Engine Coolant ................................ 371
Transmission Fluid ............................ 373
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................ 374
Refilling Window Wa sher Fluid......... 375
Replacing Light Bulbs ....................... 376
Checking and Maintaining Wiper
Blades .......................................... 389
Checking and Maintaining Tires
Checking Tires ................................. 391
Tire and Loading Information Label ...... 392Tire Labeling .................................... 392DOT Tire Quality Grading (U.S. Vehicles)....... 394Wear Indicators................................ 396 Tire Service Life ................................ 396
Tire and Wheel Replacement ........... 397
Tire Rotation .................................... 398
Winter Tires ..................................... 399
Battery ............................................... 400
Remote Transmitter Care
*
Replacing the Button Battery ........... 401
Heating and Cooling System*/Climate
Control System* Maintenance ....... 403
Cleaning
Interior Care .................................... 404
Exterior Care.................................... 406
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
Maintenance Minder Message
Maintenance
Minder Indicator
Sub ItemsMain Item
*1: If a message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*,*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Maintenance
To Use Maintenance MinderTM
Maintenance items, which should be serviced at the same time that you replace the
engine oil, app ear on the i-MID.
You can view them on the Maintenance info screen at any time.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Press the MENU button to go to the Vehicle Menu screen.
3. Select Vehicle Information with the
(+ button, then press the SOURCE button.
4. Press the SOURCE button again to go to the Maintenance info screen. The
engine oil life appears on the i-MID.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
Models with i-MID
1 Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items
Based on the engine ope rating conditions, the
remaining engine oi l life is calculated and displayed
as a percentage.
There is a list of maintena nce main and sub items you
can view on the i-MID. 2 Maintenance Service Items P. 359
Displayed Engine Oil
Life (%)Calculated Engine Oil Life (%)
100 100 to 91
9090 to 81
80 80 to 71
7070 to 61
60 60 to 51
5050 to 41
40 40 to 31
3030 to 21
20 20 to 16
1515 to 11
10 10 to 6
55 to 1
0 0MENU
SOURCE50
Engine oil
Air filters
2345
MENU Button
(+ Button
Sub ItemEngine Oil Life
Main Item
SOURCE Button
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Maintenance
The system message indicator ( ) comes on al ong with the Maintenance Minder message.
■Maintenance Minder Messages on the i-MID
Maintenance MessageOil Life DisplayExplanationInformation
SERVICE DUE SOON15 %The remaining engine oil life is 15 to
6 percent. Once you switch the
display by pressing the (display/
information) button, this message
will go off.The engine oil is approaching the end
of its service life, and the maintenance
items should be inspected and serviced
soon.
SERVICE DUE NOW5 %The remaining engine oil life is 5 to 1
percent. Press the button to
switch to another display.The engine oil has almost reached the
end of its service life, and the
maintenance items should be inspected
and serviced as soon as possible.
SERVICE PAST DUENegative DistanceThe remaining engine oil life has
passed its service life, and a negative
distance appears after driving over
10 miles (U.S. models) or 10 km
(Canadian models). Press the
button to switch to another display.The engine oil life has passed.
The maintenance items must be
inspected and serviced immediately.
2345
15
Engine oil
Air filters
2345
2345
5
Engine oil
Air filters
2345
23452345
-30
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Continued
Maintenance
■Maintenance Service Items1Maintenance Service Items
•Independent of the Maintenance Minder
information, replace the brake fluid every 3 years.
•Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
•Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if
they are noisy.
2345
Maintenance Minder
Message
System Message
Indicator
Sub Items
Main
Item
*1: If a message
SERVICE does not appear more than 12 months after the display is reset, change the
engine oil every year.
*2: Models with tire repair kit
# : See information on maintenance and emissions warranty.
CODEMaintenance Main Items
A
●Replace engine oil*1
B●Replace engine oil*1 and oil filter●Inspect front and rear bra kes/service as necessary●Check parking brake adjustment●Inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox, and boots●Inspect suspension components●Inspect driveshaft boots●Inspect brake hoses and li nes (Including ABS/VSA)●Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids●Inspect exhaust system#
●Inspect fuel lines and connections#
●Check the expiration date for TRK bottle*2
*2: If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*3: If you drive primarily in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and
from diesel-powered vehicles, replace the dust and pollen filter every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
*4: Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission
temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the
Maintenance Minder. If you regularly drive your vehicle under these conditions, have the transmission
fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
CODEMaintenance Sub Items
1
●Rotate tires
2●Replace air cleaner element*2
●Replace dust and pollen filter*3
●Inspect drive belt
3
●Replace transmission fluid*4
4●Replace spark plugs●Inspect valve clearance
5
●Replace engine coolant
Automatic transmission (CVT) models
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Maintenance
Reset the engine oil life display if yo u have performed the maintenance service.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1.
2. Go to the Maintenance info screen.
2Displaying the Engine Oil Life and Maintenance Items P. 3573.Press the SOURCE button.
u The oil life reset mode is displayed on the i-MID.
4. Select Yes with the
(- button, then press the SOURCE button.
u The displayed maintenance items disappear, and the engine oil life display
returns to 100%.
u Any maintenance items that are necessa ry for your vehicle at the next
maintenance service will appear.
To cancel the oil life reset mode, select No, then press the SOURCE button.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Resetting the Display1 Resetting the Display
NOTICE
Failure to reset the engine oil life after a maintenance
service results in the sy stem showing incorrect
maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious
mechanical problems.
The dealer will reset the en gine oil life display after
completing the required ma intenance service. If
someone other than a deal er performs maintenance
service, reset the engine oil life display yourself.
SOURCE
5
Engine oil
Air filters
2345Engine
Oil Life
SOURCE
Button
( - Button
Maintenance Item Codes
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Maintenance
Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
You must change the engine oil and oil f ilter regularly in order to maintain the
engine's lubrication. The engine may be damaged if they are not changed regularly.
Change the oil and filter in accordan ce with the maintenance message on the
information display
*/i-MID*. 1.Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, and then turn the
engine off.
2. Open the hood and remove the engine oil
fill cap.
3. Remove the screws on the undercarriage
and remove the under cover.
1Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
NOTICE
You may damage the environment if you do not
dispose of the oil in a suitable way. If you are
changing the oil by yourself , appropriately dispose of
the used oil. Put the oil in a sealed container and take
it to a recycling center. Do not throw the oil away
into a garbage can or onto the ground.
Under CoverScrew
1.8 ℓ engine
models
1.8 ℓ engine models
* Not available on all models
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Continued
Maintenance
4. Remove the drain bolt and washer from
the bottom of the engine, and drain the
oil into a suitable container.1.8 ℓ engine models
Drain Bolt
Washer
All models
2.4 ℓ engine models
Drain
Bolt
Washer
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