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Honda Civic Owners Manual: Recommended Engine Oil

Recommended Engine Oil

Oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.

This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute's latest requirements.

Recommended Engine Oil

Use Genuine Honda Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown.

Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade.

Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.

Opening the Hood
Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake.  Pull the hood release handle under the driver's side lower left corner of the dashboard. ► The hood will po ...

Oil Check
We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel. Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oi ...

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Honda Civic Owners Manual. Rear Seats
Folding Down the Rear Seats 1. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release the lock. 2. Fold the seat-back down. The rear seat-back(s*) can be folded down to accommodate bulkier items in the trunk. Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the trunk lid open. Exhaust Gas Ha ...

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