Lubricants and Fluids
For details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.
LUBRICANT AND FLUID SPECIFICATION
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Honda Motor Oil: American Honda P/N 08798-9022 (0W-20) Honda Canada P/N 08798-8023C (0W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| B | CVT | Honda CVTF: P/N 08200-9006 Always use Honda CVTF. Using a non-Honda CVTF can affect shift quality. |
| C | Brake system (including ABS/VSA lines) | 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 | Caliper piston boots and caliper piston seals, caliper pins and caliper pin boots | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| E F G H I |
Brake booster clevis pin Battery terminals Fuel fill door Hatch hinges Hood hinges and hood latch |
Multipurpose Grease |
| J | Rear brake shoe linkage | Molykote 44MA |
| K | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N38897-P13-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a(R-134a) |
| L | Cooling system | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N OL999-9001 |
NOTE:
- Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
- In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.