Avoid exceeding your vehicle’s
load limit. This puts excess stress
on the engine, brakes, and many
other parts of your vehicle. The
load limit is shown on the label on
the driver’s doorjamb.
Operate your vehicle on
reasonable roads within the legal
speed limit.
Drive your vehicle regularly over a
distance of several miles
(kilometers).
Service your vehicle according to the
time and mileage periods on one of
the Maintenance Schedules on the
following pages.
The Maintenance Schedule specifies
how often you should have your
Civic GX serviced and what things
need attention. It is essential that
you have your vehicle serviced as
scheduled to retain its high level of
safety, dependability, and emissions
control performance.
Refer to the important safety
precautions and instructions in the
Civic Sedan owner’s manual.
The services and time or distance
intervals shown in the maintenance
schedule assume you will use your
vehicle as normal transportation for
passengers and their possessions.
You should also follow these
recommendations:
The fuel system is under high
pressure (maximum 3,600 psi/24,800
kPa). It has no user-serviceable parts,
and its components must not be
modified. Whenever fuel system
maintenance is required, take your
vehicle to an authorized Honda Civic
GX dealer, or a qualified NGV
technician.
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance
Which Schedule to Follow:
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Tampering with, or improperly
maintaining the high-pressure
fuel system can cause a
dangerous condition in which
you can be seriously hurt or
killed.
Never attempt to modify the fuel
system, and always have fuel
system maintenance performed
by an authorized Honda Civic
GX dealer, or a qualified NGV
technician.
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Follow the Maintenance Schedule
for Severe Conditions if you drive
your vehicle MAINLY under one or
more of the following conditions:
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Driving less than 5 miles (8 km)
per trip or, in freezing
temperatures, driving less than 10
miles (16 km) per trip.
Driving in extremely hot [over
90°F (32°C)] conditions.
According to state and federal
regulations, failure to perform
maintenance on the items marked
with will not void your emissions
warranties. However, Honda
recommends that all maintenance
services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage
period to ensure long-term reliability.
Extensive idling or long periods of
stop-and-go driving, such as a taxi
or a commercial delivery vehicle.
Driving with a roof rack, or driving
in mountainous conditions.
Driving on muddy, dusty, or de-
iced roads.
NOTE: If you only OCCASIONALLY
or NEVER drive under a ‘‘severe’’
condition, follow the Maintenance
Schedule for Normal Conditions.
mandatory to keep your warranties
in effect. Maintenance may be done
by any qualified service facility or
person who is skilled in this type of
automotive service. Keep all the
receipts as proof of completion, and
have the person who does the work
fill out the Maintenance Record.
Check your warranty booklet for
more information.
We recommend the use of Honda
parts and fluids whenever you have
maintenance done. These are
manufactured to the same high-
quality standards as the original
components, so you can be confident
of their performance and durability.
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Maintenance
Maintenance, replacement, or
repair of emissions control
devices and systems may be done
by any automotive repair
establishment or individual using
parts that are ‘‘certified’’ to EPA
standards.
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your vehicle best and can provide
competent, efficient service.
However, service at a dealer is not
Your authorized dealer knows
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Maintenance
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Every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first,
after the production date of fuel tank
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
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Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
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120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page
.
10
16
130
208
20
32
40
64
80
128
70
112
30
48
90
144
120
192
150
240
50
80
60
96
100
160
110
176
140
224
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000
km) or 2 years.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Inspect fuel filter (high pressure)
Replace fuel filter element (low pressure)
Rotate tires
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components
Driveshaft boots
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system
Fuel lines and connections
Inspect spark plugs
Inspect valve clearance
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt, and inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
Inspect fuel tank
Including drain.
See Dust and Pollen Filter in the Civic
Sedan owner’s manual for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
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2:
3:
4:
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SeeFuelTankonpage30forinspection
and replacement information. Fuel tank
should be replaced 15 years after it was
manufactured. This replacement is not
covered by the emissions warranty.
1
2
3
4
Maintenance Schedule for Normal Conditions
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10
16
20
32
30
48
40
64
50
80
60
96
70
112
80
128
90
144
100
160
110
176
120
192
130
208
140
224
150
240
Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Check oil and coolant at each fuel stop
Check inflation and condition once a month
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or every 6 months,
whichever comes first
Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
((OOrr eevveerryy 11 yyeeaarr,, wwhhiicchheevveerr ccoommeess ffiirrsstt))
Every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) (Use normal schedule
except in dusty conditions)
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((OOrr eevveerryy 77 yyeeaarrss,, wwhhiicchheevveerr ccoommeess ffiirrsstt))
120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 10 years, then every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 5 years
Every 3 years (independent of mileage)
((OOrr eevveerryy 11 yyeeaarr,, wwhhiicchheevveerr ccoommeess ffiirrsstt))
See information on maintenance and
emissions warranty, last column, page
.
Replace at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 3
years, then every 40,000 miles (64,000
km) or 2 years.
Check engine oil and coolant
Check tires
Replace engine oil
Rotate tires
Inspect fuel filter (high pressure)
Replace fuel filter elemet (low pressure)
Replace engine oil filter
Check front and rear brakes
Lubricate all hinges, locks, and latches
Inspect the following items:
Tie rod ends, steering gear box, and boots
Suspension components, Driveshaft boots
Check parking brake adjustment
Inspect the following items:
Brake hoses and lines (including ABS)
All fluid levels and condition of fluids
Exhaust system , Fuel lines and connections
Lights and controls/vehicle underbody
Inspect spark plugs, Inspect valve clearance
Replace fuel filter element (high pressure)
Inspect and adjust drive belts
Replace dust and pollen filter
Replace air cleaner element
Replace spark plugs
Replace transmission fluid
Inspect idle speed
Replace timing belt , inspect auto-tensioner and
water pump
Replace engine coolant
Replace brake fluid
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2:
3:
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Including drain.
See Dust and Pollen Filter in the Civic
Sedan owner’s manual for replacement
information under special driving
conditions.
4:
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See Timing Belt in the Civic Sedan
owner’s manual to determine need for
replacement.
1
2
3
,4
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Service the items listed at the indicated distance (or time, if given).
miles x 1,000
km x 1,000
Every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first,
after the production date of fuel tank
Inspect fuel tank
10
16
20
32
30
48
40
64
50
80
60
96
70
112
80
128
90
144
100
160
110
176
120
192
130
208
140
224
150
240
SeeFuelTankonpage30forinspection
and replacement information. Fuel tank
should be replaced 15 years after it was
manufactured. This replacement is not
covered by the emissions warranty.
1:
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