Engine Oil Change | ||
Engine Oil Type | 5W-20 API Certified for Gas Engines | |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.4 quarts (01-05 DX/LX w/o VTEC ) | |
3.7 quarts (01-05 EX/HX w/ VTEC) | ||
3.9 quarts (1.8L engine) | ||
4.6 quarts (2.0L engine) | ||
Oil Drain Plug Torque | 29 ft-lbs(except 2.0L motor) | |
33 ft-lbs (2.0L motor) |
Transaxle Fluid Change | ||
TransaxleFluid Type | Honda ATF-Z1 (all automatics) | |
Honda MTF (all manuals) | ||
TransaxleFluid Capacity | 2.9 quarts (01-05 automatics) | |
(when changing filter) | 2.5 quarts (06-11 automatics) | |
3.0 quarts (CVT automatic) | ||
TransaxleFluid Capacity | 6.3 quarts (4 speed auto) | |
(total including converter) | 6.2 quarts (5 speed auto) | |
5.3 quarts (CVT auto) | ||
TransaxleDrain Plug Torque | 36 ft-lbs (All automatics) | |
33 ft-lbs (manual check/fill plug) | ||
29 ft-lbs (manual drain plug) |
Cooling System Flush and Fill | ||
Coolant Type | Honda Type 2 All Season Antifreeze/Coolant | |
mixed 50/50 with water | ||
Cooling System Capacity | 4.1-4.2 quarts (01-05 1.7L motor) | |
5.3 quarts (01-05 2.0L motor) | ||
5.5-5.6 quarts (06-11 1.8L motor) | ||
4.7 quarts (06-11 2.0L motor) |
Other Miscellaneous Fluid Types | ||
Power Steering Fluid | Honda Power Steering Fluid | |
Brake Fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid | |
Clutch Fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid |
Other Miscellaneous Torque Specs | ||
Wheel Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs | |
Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts | 80 ft-lbs (all front) | |
41 ft-lbs (01-05 rear) | ||
54 ft-lbs (06-11 rear) | ||
Caliper Guide Pins/Bolts | 25 ft-lbs (all front) | |
17 ft-lbs (all rear) | ||
Wheel Cylinder Bolt | 132 in-lbs (01-05 with rear drums) | |
84 in-lbs (06-11 with rear drums)) | ||
Spark Plugs | 156 in-lbs | |
Drivebelt Tensioner Mounting Bolt | 17 ft-lbs (1.8L motor - 8mm bolt) | |
40 ft-lbs (1.8L motor - 10mm bolt) | ||
16 ft-lbs (2.0L motor) |
Accessory Drive Belt Deflection (1.7L Engine) | ||
Alternator/AC Belt | ||
New Belt Installation | 0.20-0.26 inch (5-6.5 mm) | |
Old Belt Adjustment | 0.33-0.43 inch (8.5-11 mm) | |
Power Steering Belt | ||
New Belt Installation | 0.35-0.43 inch (9-11 mm) | |
Old Belt Adjustment | 0.51-0.65 inch (13-16.5 mm) |
Valve Clearances (with engine cold) | ||
2001 Civic (all) | ||
Intake Valve | 0.007-0.009 inch (0.18-0.23 mm) | |
Exhaust Valve | 0.009-0.011 inch (0.23-0.28 mm) | |
2002-11 Civic (with SOHC motor) | ||
Intake Valve | 0.007-0.009 inch (0.18-0.23 mm) | |
Exhaust Valve | 0.009-0.011 inch (0.23-0.28 mm) | |
2002-05 Civic (with DOHC motor) | ||
Intake Valve | 0.008-0.010 inch (0.20-0.25 mm) | |
Exhaust Valve | 0.011-0.013 inch (0.25-0.28 mm) | |
2006-11 Civic (with DOHC motor) | ||
Intake Valve | 0.008-0.010 inch (0.20-0.25 mm) | |
Exhaust Valve | 0.010-0.011 inch (0.25-0.28 mm) |