Honda Civic Owners Manual: Manual Transmission Fluid
Models with manual transmission
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the manual transmission fluid yourself.
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Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage. |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Fluid
Models with continuously variable transmission
Specified fluid: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the ...
Brake/Clutch* Fluid
Specified fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Use the same fluid for both the brakes and clutch.
Checking the Brake Fluid
The fluid level should be between the MIN
and MAX marks on the s ...
See also:
Honda Civic Owners Manual. VSA Operation
When VSA activates, you may notice that the
engine does not respond to the accelerator.
You may also notice some noise from the
hydraulic system. You will also see the
indicator blink.
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), aka Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), System
VSA may ...