Owner's Manual
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...the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...222 Maintenance Minder ...223 Fluid Locations...230 Adding Engine Oil ...232 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter...234 Engine Coolant ...236 Windshield Washers ...239 Transmission Fluid ...240 Automatic Transmission...240 Manual Transmission ...241 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...244 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...250 Floor Mats ...250 Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Wiper Blades ...251 Wheels ...253 Tires ...254 Checking the Battery ...262 Vehicle Storage ...264 Maintenance 221 2008 Civic Sedan If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex ...
...the service manual. Maintenance Safety ...222 Maintenance Minder ...223 Fluid Locations...230 Adding Engine Oil ...232 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter...234 Engine Coolant ...236 Windshield Washers ...239 Transmission Fluid ...240 Automatic Transmission...240 Manual Transmission ...241 Brake and Clutch Fluid ...244 Cleaning the Seat Belts ...250 Floor Mats ...250 Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Wiper Blades ...251 Wheels ...253 Tires ...254 Checking the Battery ...262 Vehicle Storage ...264 Maintenance 221 2008 Civic Sedan If you have the skills and tools to perform more complex ...
Owner's Manual
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... speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 229 2008 Civic Sedan Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 1 : If the message ''... Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components...
... speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 only if they are noisy. 229 2008 Civic Sedan Inspect drive belt Replace transmission fluid Replace spark plugs Inspect valve clearance Replace engine coolant Maintenance Minder 3 4 5 1 : If the message ''... Main Menu Table Of Contents Maintenance Minder Symbol A B Maintenance Main Items Replace engine oil 1 Replace engine oil 1 and oil filter Inspect front and rear brakes Check parking brake adjustment Inspect these items: Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots Suspension components...
Owner's Manual
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...to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Ambient Temperature 233 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' The oil viscosity...provided on the information display. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the container's label. Ambient Temperature Maintenance An oil with a viscosity of your vehicle. All models except Si: Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. ...
...to improve cold weather starting and fuel economy. You may adversely affect the engine or transmission performance and durability. Ambient Temperature 233 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Adding Engine Oil Make sure the API Certification Seal says ''For Gasoline Engines.'' The oil viscosity...provided on the information display. You must follow the oil and filter change intervals shown on the container's label. Ambient Temperature Maintenance An oil with a viscosity of your vehicle. All models except Si: Honda Motor Oil is the preferred 5W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. ...
Owner's Manual
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... proper equipment, you should be raised on the information display. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. The vehicle should have this service. Drain the oil into an... appropriate container. 234 2008 Civic Sedan Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it off. 2. DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT Except Si Si 1....
... proper equipment, you should be raised on the information display. Open the hood, and remove the engine oil fill cap. The oil and filter collect contaminants that can damage your engine if they are not removed regularly. The vehicle should have this service. Drain the oil into an... appropriate container. 234 2008 Civic Sedan Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature, then shut it off. 2. DRAIN BOLT WASHER WASHER DRAIN BOLT Except Si Si 1....
Owner's Manual
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...for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks. Install a new oil filter according to the engine block. Make sure to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 7. Maintenance CONTINUED 235 2008 Civic Sedan Replace the engine oil fill cap. The oil ...pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and Filter OIL FILTER 6. Put a new washer on the connecting surface of a new ...
...for several minutes, then check the drain bolt and oil filter for leaks. Install a new oil filter according to the engine block. Make sure to : 29 lbf·ft (39 N·m , 4.0 kgf·m) 7. Maintenance CONTINUED 235 2008 Civic Sedan Replace the engine oil fill cap. The oil ...pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and Filter OIL FILTER 6. Put a new washer on the connecting surface of a new ...
Owner's Manual
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..., add more oil. Adding Engine Coolant RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. 236 2008 Civic Sedan If you change your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmf ul to bring it sit for leaks. Except Si Si... If the coolant level in the reserve tank is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Always use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and...
..., add more oil. Adding Engine Coolant RESERVE TANK RESERVE TANK Improper disposal of the used oil properly. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. 236 2008 Civic Sedan If you change your own oil, please dispose of engine oil can be harmf ul to bring it sit for leaks. Except Si Si... If the coolant level in the reserve tank is pre-mixed with 50 percent antifreeze and 50 percent water. Always use Honda Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents Changing the Engine Oil and...
Owner's Manual
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...up in from the outside through the heating and cooling system. Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is brought in the loops of mild soap and warm water to clean them... from the heating and cooling system becomes less than usual. 250 2008 Civic Sedan If equipped The floor mats that they fit properly and that came with vehicle operation. If ...Of Contents Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter Cleaning the Seat Belts LOOP Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, make sure to re-anchor it when you use the...
...up in from the outside through the heating and cooling system. Have your dealer replace the filter when this service is brought in the loops of mild soap and warm water to clean them... from the heating and cooling system becomes less than usual. 250 2008 Civic Sedan If equipped The floor mats that they fit properly and that came with vehicle operation. If ...Of Contents Cleaning the Seat Belts, Floor Mats, Dust and Pollen Filter Cleaning the Seat Belts LOOP Floor Mats If you use non-Honda floor mats, make sure to re-anchor it when you use the...
Owner's Manual
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...V 12 V 60 W (HB3) 51 W (HB4) 21/5 W 21 W 21/5 W 2 CP 21 W 3 CP 21 W 3 5W 8W 8W 5W Technical Information 293 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type Lights Headlights Change 1 A/T M/T A/T M/T Total...qt (1.7 2.5 US qt (2.4 6.2 US qt (5.9 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 HFC-134a (R-134a) 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10 Engine oil Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Manual Change transmission fluid Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Windshield U.S.
...V 12 V 60 W (HB3) 51 W (HB4) 21/5 W 21 W 21/5 W 2 CP 21 W 3 CP 21 W 3 5W 8W 8W 5W Technical Information 293 2008 Civic Sedan Main Menu Table Of Contents Specifications Capacities Fuel tank Engine coolant Air Conditioning Refrigerant type Charge quantity Lubricant oil type Lights Headlights Change 1 A/T M/T A/T M/T Total...qt (1.7 2.5 US qt (2.4 6.2 US qt (5.9 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 HFC-134a (R-134a) 14.1 15.9 oz (400 450 g) SP-10 Engine oil Change 2 Including filter Without filter Total Manual Change transmission fluid Total Automatic Change transmission Total fluid Windshield U.S.
Owner's Manual
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..., Manual Transmission ...199 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...195 Economy ...186 Guidelines ...196 Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Overheated Engine ...275 Emergency Brake ...103 Emergency Flashers ...74 Emergency Towing ...286 Emergency Trunk Opener ...87...Exhaust Fumes ...51 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 Features ...107 Filling the Fuel Tank ...181 Filters Dust and Pollen ...250 Oil ...234 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...241 Shifting the ...199 Flashers, ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III 2008 Civic Sedan
..., Manual Transmission ...199 Driver and Passenger Safety ...5 Driving ...195 Economy ...186 Guidelines ...196 Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Overheated Engine ...275 Emergency Brake ...103 Emergency Flashers ...74 Emergency Towing ...286 Emergency Trunk Opener ...87...Exhaust Fumes ...51 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat Belts by ...16 Features ...107 Filling the Fuel Tank ...181 Filters Dust and Pollen ...250 Oil ...234 5-speed Manual Transmission Checking Fluid Level ...241 Shifting the ...199 Flashers, ...277 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...278 INDEX F Fan, Interior...108 III 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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... the Seat Backs ...91 Recommended Shift Speeds ...200 Reminder Lights ...59 Remote Audio Controls...171 Remote Transmitter ...88 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Engine Oil and Filter ...234 Fuses ...280 Light Bulbs ...244 Maintenance Minder ...223 Tires ...259 Wiper Blades ...251 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank, Engine... Belts ...8, 18 Additional Information ...18 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan
... the Seat Backs ...91 Recommended Shift Speeds ...200 Reminder Lights ...59 Remote Audio Controls...171 Remote Transmitter ...88 Replacement Information Dust and Pollen Filter ...250 Engine Oil and Filter ...234 Fuses ...280 Light Bulbs ...244 Maintenance Minder ...223 Tires ...259 Wiper Blades ...251 Replacing Seat Belts After a Crash ...20 Reserve Tank, Engine... Belts ...8, 18 Additional Information ...18 Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners ...19 Lap/Shoulder Belt ...14, 19 Maintenance...20, 250 Reminder Light and Beeper ...18, 59 VI 2008 Civic Sedan
Owner's Manual
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...US qt (1.4 ) Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering Fluid: All models except Si and Canadian DX-G (M/T) Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 240 ). Si ...of 87 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 241 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-... kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Civic Sedan Do not use ATF (see page 233 ).
...US qt (1.4 ) Si 1.6 US qt (1.5 ) Power Steering Fluid: All models except Si and Canadian DX-G (M/T) Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement (see page 240 ). Si ...of 87 or higher. Oil change capacity (including filter): 4.6 US qt (4.4 ) Automatic Transmission Fluid: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) (see page 241 ). Manual Transmission Fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-... kPa , 2.3 kgf/cm ) Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm ) 2008 Civic Sedan Do not use ATF (see page 233 ).