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2001-2005 Honda Civic Oil level Check and oil change

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

Introduction

Please use the updated version of this guide, which can be found here.

What you need

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    • Warning: Improper maintenance or use of unapproved materials may lead to major issues with your automobile

    • Step 1: Turn off your vehicle and wait a few minutes.

    • Starting this process with a running or hot car may cause damage to both the engine as well as the person performing the maintenance

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    • Remove the dipstick from its' holder and wipe it down with a clean cloth

    • After cleaning, replace the dipstick and remove it again

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    • If an oil change is not necessary, the oil will be a dark brown, and the level will be in between the two notches on the dipstick.

    • If the level is too high or low, it's time to add/change the oil

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    • Step 1: After running the car to normal operating temperature, turn off the vehicle and remove the black and purple oil fill cap.

    • Underneath the car, use your ratchet socket wrench to remove the oil drain bolt and washer.

    • Remove the oil filter from the tank and allow all of the oil to drain out.

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    • After all of the oil is drained out, replace all parts in reverse order that they were removed.

    • If the oil filter appears old or damaged, it is wise to replace it. Oil filters can be found at any auto parts store

    • Add 5W-20 Motor oil to the level indicated in your owners manual.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2 Comments

Where is the oil filter located? An important step was left out!!

Gil - Reply

This guide has been retired and is no longer being updated. Please use the latest version of the 2001-2005 Civic oil change guide. Thanks!

Jeff Suovanen -

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