Adding engine oil, changing the oil and filter – HONDA 2008 Civic Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual

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You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow the oil and filter change
intervals shown on the information
display.

Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not removed
regularly.

Run the engine until it reaches
normal operating temperature,
then shut it off.

Open the hood, and remove the
engine oil fill cap.

Remove the nine holding clips
with a flat-tipped screwdriver and
two bolts, then pull the under-
cover down.

Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.

Changing the oil and filter requires
special tools and access from
underneath the vehicle. The vehicle
should be raised on a service station-
type hydraulic lift for this service.
Unless you have the knowledge and
proper equipment, you should have
this maintenance done by a skilled
mechanic.

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Only on U.S. models

Changing the Oil and Filter

Synthetic Oil

Engine Oil Additives

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