Turbocharger Precautions; Engine Oil - Honda 2017 Civic Hatch Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
Do not open the hood when the wiper arms are raised. The hood will strike the
wipers, and may damage either the hood or the wipers.

Turbocharger Precautions

The engine uses an exhaust-driven turbocharger to generate extra power. The
turbocharger is a precision device that can spin at over 100,000 rpm and reach
temperatures over 1,292F (700C). It is lubricated and cooled by engine oil. Be sure to
follow these precautions to help prevent turbocharger damage.
• Always change the engine oil according to the Maintenance Minder.
• Always allow the engine to warm before revving it or accelerating in a spirited
way.

Engine Oil

Park the vehicle on level ground, and wait approximately three minutes after turning
the engine off before you check the oil.
Checking the Oil
1. remove the dipstick (orange).
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth or paper
towel.
3. Insert the dipstick back all the way into its hole.
4. remove the dipstick again, and check the level.
It should be between the upper and lower marks.
Add oil if necessary.
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Recommended Engine Oil
• Honda Genuine Motor Oil
• Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the
container
This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and
that it meets the American Petroleum Institute's
latest requirements.
Use Honda Genuine Motor oil or another
commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the
ambient temperature as shown.
You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled
with the API Certification Seal and is of the
specified viscosity grade.
Upper mark
Adding Oil
Lower mark
1. Unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap.
2. Add oil slowly.
3. reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and tighten it
securely.
4. Wait for three minutes and recheck the engine oil
dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not fill the engine oil above the upper mark. overfilling the engine oil can result
in leaks and engine damage.
MAINTENANCE
Ambient temperature
Engine oil
fill cap
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