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Oilman's list of correct oils to use

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oilman said:
It appears that Honda are using 10w-40 for running in.

After the run-in period, these are the oils/fluids you should use as per the Manufacturers recommendations.

Lubricant report for:
Honda, Civic 2001, Civic 2.0 16V Type R, (2.0 Typ R VTEC),2001-
Manufacturer: Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Drive type: f.w.d.
Cilinder capacity: 1998 cc
Power output: 200 HP/147 kW at 7400 rpm

Engine, petrol, 4-stroke, water cooled, 4 valves/cyl.
Capacity 4.50 liter
Filter capacity: 0.20 liter
Change every 20000 km or 12 months
Check daily

OEM recommendation
Year-round API: SJ-EC SAE 0W-20
Year-round API: SJ-EC SAE 0W-30
Year-round API: SJ-EC SAE 0W-40
Year-round API: SJ-EC SAE 5W-30
Year-round API: SJ-EC SAE 5W-40

Component note
Under severe conditions change fluid every 10000km/6 months.

Transaxle, manual
Capacity 1.50 liter
Gears forward: 6
Gears reverse: 1
Check every 20000 km or 12 months
Change every 120000 km or 72 months
Check check for leaks

OEM recommendation
Year-round Special Honda MTF-II -

Lube group note
If Honda MTF-II is not available, in emergency cases a motor oil API: SG or SH with viscosity 10W-30 or 10W-40 may be used. This can lead to a heavy gear change and excessive wear.

Component note
When driving in extreme temp.(>32°C) or when driving with caravan or in the mountains, change fluid every 60000km/48 months.

Power steering
Check every 20000 km or 12 months
Special service: Top up only (filled for life).

OEM recommendation
Year-round Special power steering fluid, Honda -

Lube group note
Do not use other fluids!

Hydraulic brakes/clutch system, ABS
Capacity 0.60 liter
Check every 20000 km or 12 months
Change every 36 months
Check check for leaks

OEM recommendation
Year-round Brake fluid, DOT 3 -
Year-round Brake fluid, DOT 4 -

Cooling system
Capacity 5.30 liter
Check every 20000 km or 12 months
Change every 100000 km or 60 months
Check check for leaks
Special service: First change at 200000Km, or 120 Mths

Ensure that the API is either SJ or SL for the engine oil. The latest is SL and as these are backwardly compatible it's best to use the latest spec which is SL.

Hope this helps,

Cheers
Simon

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