Honda Civic. Manual — part 826

MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS

Fuel tank should be replaced 15 years after manufactured.

If the item number 2 does not appear more than 36 months after the display is
reset, inspect the fuel tank every 3 years.

MAINTENANCE SUB ITEMS REFERENCE

Check catalytic converter heat shields,
exhaust pipes, and muffler for damage,
leaks, and tightness.

Inspect fuel lines and connections

*2

(see

FUEL LINE INSPECTION ).
Check for loose connections, cracks, and
deterioration; retighten loose connections
and replace damaged parts.

NOTE:

According to state and federal regulations, failure to do the
maintenance items marked with an asterisk ( * 2) will not
void the customer's emissions warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance services be done at the
recommended interval, to ensure long-term reliability.

Number

Maintenance Sub Items

1

Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and
condition.
Follow the pattern shown in the Owner's
Manual.

2

Replace air cleaner element (see AIR
CLEANER ELEMENT
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT )
Replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km), if
the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty
conditions.
Replace dust and pollen filter (see DUST
AND POLLEN FILTER

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic GX

REPLACEMENT )

Replace the filter at 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) intervals, if the vehicle is
driven primarily in urban areas that
have high concentrations of soot in the
air from industry and diesel-powered
vehicles.

Replace the filter whenever airflow
from the heating and cooling system is
less than normal.

Replace fuel filter A element (high
pressure) (see FUEL FILTER A
REPLACEMENT ).
Inspect fuel tank (see FUEL TANK
INSPECTION ).
Inspect valve clearance (cold) (see VALVE
CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT )
Intake: 0.18-0.22 mm (0.007-0.009 in.),
Exhaust: 0.23-0.27 mm (0.009-0.011 in.).
Inspect drive belt (see DRIVE BELT
INSPECTION )
Look for cracks and damage, then check the
position of the drive belt auto-tensioner
indicator.

3

Replace automatic transmission fluid (see
ATF REPLACEMENT )
Capacity: 2.4 L (2.5 US qt); use Honda
ATF-Z1.

4

Replace spark plugs (see SPARK PLUG
INSPECTION ).
Use IFR7F8DS (NGK).

5

Replace engine coolant (see COOLANT
REPLACEMENT )

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic GX

Capacity (including the reservoir): 5.3 L
(1.40 US gal); use Honda Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic GX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION

Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SPECIAL TOOLS

Fig. 1: Identifying 5-Speed Manual Transmission Special Tools
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

REVERSE LOCKOUT SYSTEM

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic

2008 Honda Civic LX

2006-08 TRANSMISSION Manual Transmission (SPFM) 5-Speed) - Civic