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CRX/Civic Oil Capacities and Temperature ranges
Information provided for Honda Civic 1984-1991 models only and may not be applicable to other cars and/or models if not otherwise stated
| Fluid Capacities | |
| Engine: | 3.7 qt (3.5 liter) |
| Automatic trans 2WD (1984-85): | 3.0 qt (2.8 liter) |
| Automatic trans 2WD (1986->): | 2.5 qt (2.4 liter) |
| Automatic trans 4WD Wagon models: | 3.4 qt (3.2 liter) |
| Manual trans 2WD (1984-1987): | 2.4 qt (2.3 liter) |
| Manual trans 2WD (1988->): | 1.9 qt (1.8 liter) |
| Manual trans 4WD (Wagon models): | 2.4 qt (2.3 liter) |
| Rear differential lubricant (4WD only): | 0.7 qt (0.68 liter) |
| Engine coolant: | 5.5 qt (5.3 liter) approximately |
| Recommended Lubricants and fluids | |
| Engine oil type: | API grade SG/CC multigrade and fuel efficient oil |
| Engine oil viscosity: | See chart below |
| Automatic transaxle fluid type: | Dextron II automatic transmission fluid |
| Manual transaxle fluid type: | API grade SF or SG engine oil |
| Manual transaxle fluid viscosity: | See chart below |
| Rear differential lubricant(4WD): | Hypoid gear oil (API GL5) SAE90 - above 41 degrees F (5 C) |
| Rear differential lubricant(4WD): | Hypoid gear oil (API GL5) SAE80 - below 41 degrees F (5 C) |
| Brake fluid type: | DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Power steering fluid type: | Honda power steering fluid |
| Source: Haynes Automotive Repair Manual. Honda Civic 1984 thru 1991 (all models) | |
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Source: Haynes Automotive Repair Manual. Honda Civic 1984 thru 1991 (all models)
Source: Haynes Automotive Repair Manual. Honda Civic 1984 thru 1991 (all models)
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Tranny oil
posted by: Craig on Monday, October 20, 2008 at 7:51 PM
One of my CRX-es had tranny filled with gear oil and I was told not to convert it back to the motor oil.I may disagree with the speaker but it lasted me 120Kmiles on gear oil and was sold with it in 2003.