What kind of oil to pour into a honda civic 4d

More than 12 years have passed since the presentation of what was then new in Japan Honda Civic, and the question of what oil to pour into the Honda Civic 4D is relevant today.

Vehicle supplied to Russian market in its configuration it had an engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters and a power of 140 hp.

The package included both mechanical and automatic transmission transmission As Honda representatives stated, the latest technologies were used in the development of the engine. racing models to get maximum dynamics and economical consumption fuel.

What is the best oil to pour into a Honda Civic?

To fully answer the question what better oil pour into a Honda Civic, consider the manufacturer’s recommendations:

If the car is equipped with an oil level sensor, the manufacturer does not recommend using oil with a viscosity of 15w-40.

Not every owner can afford to purchase original oil, and sometimes you simply cannot find it in the city. We have prepared a list of commonly used oils in the Honda civic 4d engine of various brands and this is what happened:

Engine oil volume Honda Civic 4D

The engine oil change service volume is 3.7 liters including volume oil filter.

The total volume of oil in the engine is 4.5 liters.

Honda Civic engine oil level

There are no specific statistics on oil consumption in a Civic engine; it is different for everyone and on average is in the range of 250-550 grams per 1000 km. Representatives of the brand indicate that consumption is up to 1 liter per 1000 km. considered acceptable for this engine model.

Do not forget that correctly used oil has a positive effect on the life of the car engine. This article on the topic of what oil to pour into a Honda Civic 4D was prepared using general information from the forum Honda owners civic and open sources of recommendations from oil manufacturers.

Some engine models running on motor lubricant with identical characteristics exhibit different parameters. And this fact must be taken into account when choosing oil for a Honda car engine. In addition, the Japanese automaker indicates tolerances and specifications in the operating instructions, according to which it is recommended to fill in oils corresponding to categories SJ, SL, SM.

The parameters of different brands of lubricants differ from each other. Each type has certain properties and characteristics. For Honda cars, the automaker recommends using compounds with viscosities of 5w30, 10w30, 5w20, 0w20, depending on the climate.

Choosing oil for a Japanese car

When choosing what to pour into a Honda engine, you need to take into account its current condition. If it is worn out and the mileage has exceeded 100,000 km, then it is preferable to fill in oil according to the service instructions, with a viscosity of 0w20 and 5w30.

With a mileage over 120,000, it is optimal to pour 5w40 compounds. However, such a product may only be suitable for those car models that have timing belts installed.

If the motor system is equipped with a chain mechanism, then it is better to use branded oils from the manufacturer or alternative analogues that meet Honda approvals.

Note! Some types of oils are not suitable for Honda vehicles, even though they comply technical characteristics and viscosity parameters. For example, Castrol and Shell oils burn out in the Honda engine system.

This is due to the fact that power units of Japanese cars are characterized by a large amount of waste. Therefore, it is recommended to use Liquid Moly or Mobile.

Honda SRV engine oil

The replacement frequency is 10-15,000 mileage, depending on operating conditions. Alternatively, ZIC XF or Idemitzu Zepro.

For the 3rd generation of Honda SRV engines 2007-2012, the original Honda Motor Oil is recommended.

According to ACEA standardization, the oil must correspond to group A1/B1/A3/B3 or A5/B5. According to the viscosity characteristics, 5w30, 0w30, 0w20 are applicable at temperature conditions from -30°C to + 40°C.

According to the API classification, the liquid must comply with the SL category. Car enthusiasts for Honda SRV 3 use motor lubricants that meet the manufacturer’s approvals:

• Honda 5w30;
• Shell Ultra Helix;
• Idemitsu Zepro;
• Liqui Moly;
• ProFix SN GF-5.

Engine oil for Honda Civic

For power unit with a volume of 1.8 l R18A, the manufacturer recommends the branded Honda SN with a viscosity index of 0w20.

Car enthusiasts also use alternative lubricants from manufacturers:

• Idemitsu Zepro;
• Liquid Moly;
• Honda 5w20.

Filling volume – 3.7 liters. For replacement - 3.5 liters. The service interval is 10-12 thousand kilometers. In more difficult operating conditions, it is recommended to change the lubricant after 7-8 thousand km.

Honda Civic 4D 2006-2012

By classification SAE oil selected according to the climate of the region where the car is operated. From -30°C to +40°C, it is optimal to fill oils with viscosity 5w40, 5w30, 0w30, 0w40. For warmer climates with temperatures from -20 to +40 - with a viscosity of 10w40,10w30.

Honda Civic 5d (Honda Civic hatchback)

For the Honda 5D internal combustion engine, Honda 0W20/30, Honda 5W20 are applicable. Replacement requires 3.4 liters. Frequency: 5-7.5 thousand km.

Viscosity parameters are the most important information for an unmistakable choice. If the oil is too thick, the engine will be less efficient and difficult to start. But if it flows too easily, it will not seal and lubricate the engine properly.

Every vehicle, including the Honda Civic, needs regular maintenance, and the durability of the engine will directly depend on what kind of oil is poured into the Honda Civic.

Honda Fit engine oil

Under the name Fit, the model is popular in Japan, China, South and North America. As Jazz is known in Europe, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and certain Asian countries.

For Honda Fit cars 2002-2008, according to the operating instructions, the manufacturer recommends:

• Honda Motor branded factory oils;
• energy-saving lubricants that comply with API standardization for SL and SJ groups, reducing fuel consumption.

Viscosity parameters are selected based on operating weather conditions vehicle. Motor oils with viscosity indices 0w20, 5w40, 0w40, 5w30, 0w30 are recommended at temperatures from -30°C +40°C. Lubricants 10w40 and 10w30 – at temperatures from -15°C to +40°C.

According to recommendations from Japanese manufacturer, must be used lubricants for cars of the first modification of Honda according to API classification SJ, SG, SH. For 2nd generation cars produced since 2009 with Honda GX390 engines - with a viscosity level of 5w30, 0w30.

You can also use Honda Motor oils. According to ACEA standardization, motor oils must comply with A3/B3, A1/B1. They increase the service life of the internal combustion engine system and reduce fuel consumption.

According to the API classification, compliance with the SL category is required. Depending on climatic conditions, you can use lubricants with viscosity 5w40, 0w30, 0w40, 0w20, 10w40, 0w30.

Honda Fit 2001-2008

For the first generation Honda Fit, under standard operating conditions, the interval between replacements is a year or 15,000 km. If the car is driven in difficult conditions, the interval is reduced to 7.5 thousand kilometers or six months.

Honda Fit 2007-2013

In the second generation Fit models produced in Thailand, Indonesia or Brazil, the manufacturer recommends changing the lubricant every 10 thousand km, but at least once every 12 months (or up to 5 thousand km or six months - in heavy conditions).

The 2nd generation Honda Fit, made in China, Japan or Taiwan, needs to be replaced every 20 thousand km, or once a year (every 10 thousand km, or once every six months).

What does "difficult conditions" mean?

• long distances at low speeds;
• if the engine often idles for a long time;
• temperature changes;
• mountain passes;
• moving through dirt/dust;
• increased overloads: towing trailers, transporting goods.

For 2nd generation Honda Fit cars - branded lubricants for improved engine performance and fuel efficiency. According to the API classification, they must comply with the SL category.

These vehicles are not equipped with a maintenance warning system. Therefore, for such versions it is recommended to fill according to the ACEA A5/B5 standard.

Engine oil for Honda Accord

Honda Accord VII

For cars Honda Accord In accordance with the instructions, motor fluid with the following characteristics is used:

• energy saving;
• corresponding API classification according to the SL group; SJ, which reduces fuel consumption and increases engine performance.

From -20 to +40°, lubricant with viscosity 0w20, 0w40, 10w40, 10w30, 5w40, 5w30 is used. Oil with index 15w40 is used at temperatures from -15 to + 40°C.

Honda Accord VIII

For Honda Accord VIII generation with GX370 engines, the manufacturer recommends filling:

• branded Honda Motor oils or similar lubricants from Mobile, Castrol, Shell;
• according to ACEA standardization, motor fluids must comply with categories A1/B1, A3/B3, A5/B5.

Viscosity parameters are selected according to temperature conditions. If the outside temperature is from -30°C to +40°C, then it is recommended to use 0w30. This oil provides quick starting of a cold engine and ergonomics.

5w30, 5w40, 0w40 are also acceptable. In warm climate zones - Honda 10w30, 10w40.

The specified tolerances for the Honda Accord must be observed and motor lubricants with energy-saving properties according to the API classification and categories SL, SJ must be filled.

Also relevant:

• Liquid Moli 5w30;
• Mobil 5w30;
• Castrol 0w30;
• Shell Ultra Helix;
• Lukoil Genesis.

Oil for Honda Insight

As an alternative, Mobile, Liquid Moly, Shell Ultra with a viscosity index of 0w20 are suitable. Volume – 3.6 liters.

Replacement frequency is 10-15 thousand km, depending on operating conditions. It is also recommended to replace the oil and air filters.

Engine oil for Honda Stream

Depending on the model of the power unit installed on the Honda Stream, up to 5 liters must be used motor fluid. As a rule, branded Honda 0w20 or Liquid Moly oil is used.

Suitable alternative lubricants for filling are:

• Idemitsu 0w20;
• Total Quartz 0w30;
• Shell Helix.

Replacement frequency is 10-15 thousand kilometers.

Liquids cheat sheet for Honda Civic 6th generation, both restyling and pre-restyling. Basically all liquids are branded Honda, and probably except for the oil (although it’s not bad either), all the liquids show excellent performance without any complaints.

Petrol

If you have a Honda Civic with an SFI system (D14A3, D14A4), then in principle it will be enough AI-92. If you have D15Z6, D16Y8 or restyled D14Z1, D14Z2, since they already have a higher compression ratio, due to the adopted Euro-2 environmental standards. Such Hondas are already used AI-95, and usually 2 lambda probes. Higher compression ratio, higher octane number. Gasoline can of course be mixed. Due to the car being idle for a long time, the octane number usually drops. At low octane number(for example AI-76) it is easy to catch detonation. It is better not to use additives.

Motor oil

When repairing a Honda engine, a 4 liter can plus 1 liter is used, since all surfaces are cleaned and re-lubricated. A typical change uses approximately 4 liters of oil, including the oil filter. Depending on the engine version and the presence of a VTEC system, variations are usually from 3.3 to 3.7 liters. Let me remind you that the marks on the Min and Max oil dipstick correspond to a difference of 1 liter of oil. Read more about oil in the article. Earlier synthetic oil was Honda 5W-30 SM, now it has been replaced new index 5W-3O SN, and the canister began to look like in the photo.

Power steering fluid, steering rack

Standard fluid replacement for the power steering system (power steering) contains 1.2 liters. It is recommended to take HONDA PSF-II fluid, this volume will work just fine 2-3 jars. The same amount is needed when rebuilding the steering rack, in general, take 3 HONDA PSF-II cans and you can't go wrong. UPD 2016: For the last 2 years I have been pouring myself Gunk liquid - yellow bottle.

Brake fluid

Usually the original brake fluid is filled Honda, DOT-4 standard. You can interfere with glycol brake fluids of different standards (not silicone!), for example, in DOT-4 you can add DOT-3 (which is lower than the standard and not particularly recommended) or DOT-5.1 (which is higher and better). DOT-5 cannot be poured into DOT-4. In general, it is not recommended to mix brake fluids, and you should not save on it. Brake volume 1 liter when replacing (2 bottles of 0.5 each). If expansion tank brake system was not drained, so when replacing the front discs you can only bleed the front. The order of bleeding the brakes is as follows: left front, right rear, right front, left rear.

Clutch fluid

Be that as it may, they pour - brake fluid . This is usually DOT-4. The bleeder fitting is located on the clutch cylinder itself.

Coolant to the radiator

Coolant, also known as antifreeze, contains the entire cooling system approximately 6 liters of coolant. Standard Honda Coolant Type 2 or Honda Long Life Type 2. But I personally take Liqui Mole concentrate and dilute it to the desired ratio (distilled water) depending on the season in summer and winter. Color blue or green, not red!

Civic automatic transmission oil

Typically, the type of oil in an automatic transmission is written on the gearbox dipstick; the Honda Civic is no exception. It is poured into the automatic transmission Honda ATF-Z1(new ATF-DW1) with a volume of 3 liters. The problem is that simply changing the fluid will not work, since the drain plug is located above the dead bottom point. As a result, replacement occurs in parts. They drained it through the plug, left one quarter, filled it with new oil, drove it for 100 km, and replaced it again. And so on up to 3 times. Naturally, the replacement takes place with a warm automatic transmission. The color is usually red, you can check the color of the oil by moistening a napkin with a drop from the automatic transmission oil dipstick. No Dextron. ATF-DW1, although different from ATF-Z1, in that it is synthetic, but partial replacement holds, so you can “stir” such oils 1 to 4 during a partial (three-time) oil change in the automatic transmission without fear of consequences.