Lubricants and Fluids



Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatdely left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods.
Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handlling used oil.


For the details of lubrication points and type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

NO. LUBRICATION POINTS LUBRICANT 
Engine API Service Grade: SG, SH or SJ fuel-efficient oil SAE Viscosity: See chart below. 
Manual Transmission Genuine Honda MTF-II
Always use genuine Honda MTF-II. Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does contain the proper additives. 
Automatic Transmission Genuine Honda ATF-Z1
Always use genuine Honda ATF-Z1. Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality. 
Brake system (includes ABS line) Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. 
Clutch line (manual transmission) Brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 
Power steering system Honda steering grease (P/N 08733-B070E) 
F
G

Throttle cable end (throttle link)
Shift and select cable ends (manual transmission)
Release fork (manual transmission) 
Super High Temp Urea Grease(P/N 41211-PY5-305) 
I

Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel hole)
Door opening detent 
Silicon grease 
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
Brake booster clevis
Clutch master cylinder clevis
Battery terminals
Pedal linkage
Fuel fill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Door hinges
Trunk hinges 
Multi-purpose grease 
Caliper piston boot, caliper pins and boots Caliper grease 
Power steering system Honda Power Steering Fluid (V or II)
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. 
Air conditioning compressor Compressor oil: KEIHIN SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-003, 38898-P13-003 or 38899-P13-A01) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)