Honda Civic. Manual — part 821

Honda Canada P/N
CA66689
Always use Honda ATF-Z1.
Using a non-Honda ATF can
affect shift quality.

C

Brake system (including
ABS/VSA line)

Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid:
P/N 08798-9008
Always use Honda DOT 3
Brake Fluid. Using a non-
Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.

D

Clutch system (manual
transmission)

Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid:
P/N 08798-9008
Always use Honda DOT 3
Brake Fluid. Using a non-
Honda brake fluid can cause
corrosion and decrease the
life of the system.

E

Brake booster clevis

Multipurpose Grease

F

Clutch master cylinder
clevis (manual
transmission)

G

Release fork (manual
transmission)

H

Battery terminals

I

Fuel fill door

J

Hood hinges

K

Trunk hinges and trunk
latch

L

Rear brake shoe linkage
(rear drum brake model)

Rubber Grease

M

Shift cable ends

Honda Silicone Grease: P/N
08C30-B0234M

N

Caliper piston boots,

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic (Exept GX & Hybrid))

Fig. 1: Identifying API Certification Seal And Recommended Engine Oil
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

caliper piston seals,
caliper pins, and boots

O

Power steering system

Honda Power Steering
Fluid: P/N 08206-9002
Always use Honda Power
Steering Fluid. Using any
other type of power steering
fluid or automatic
transmission fluid can cause
increased wear and poor
steering in cold weather.

P

Air conditioning
compressor

Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N
38897-P13-A01AH or
38899-P13-A01) for
refrigerant HFC-134a (R-
134a)

Q

Cooling System

Honda Long Life
Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2:
P/N OL999-9001

NOTE:

The illustration shows the 4-door model.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic (Exept GX & Hybrid))

Fig. 2: Identifying Grease Lubrication Points (4-Door Model)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

MAINTENANCE MINDER

GENERAL INFORMATION

Maintenance Display

The Maintenance Minder is an important feature of the information display. The
Civic's onboard computer (ECM/PCM) calculates the remaining engine oil life and
automatic transmission fluid life. The system also displays the code for other
scheduled maintenance items needing service.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic (Exept GX & Hybrid))

Fig. 3: Identifying Maintenance Minder Display And Driver's Side Dashboard
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Service Information

1. The remaining engine oil life (A) is shown as a percentage in the information

display. To see the current engine oil life , turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position, then push and release the SEL/RESET button repeatedly until the
engine oil life displays.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 MAINTENANCE Maintenance - Civic (Exept GX & Hybrid))