Honda Civic Quiz
Maintenance

Manual Transmission Fluid

In this manual: Maintenance
Safe Driving — 40Instrument Panel — 8Controls — 86Features — 114Driving — 69Maintenance — 76Handling the Unexpected — 35Information — 9
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Models with manual transmission

Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)

Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.

Do not attempt to check or change the manual transmission fluid yourself.

Manual Transmission Fluid

If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure.

Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage.

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