Lubricants and Fluids
Application
Lubricant or Fluid
Engine
Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20
Look for the API certification seal on the oil container.
Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines."
SAE Viscosity: See chart.
Manual transmission
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF):
Always use Honda MTF.
Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.
Brake system (including VSA lines)
Clutch system (manual transmission)
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid:
Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid.
Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
Cooling system
Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
NOTE: For prolonged cold temperatures below -22 °F (-30 °C), add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (concentrate).
For the details of the lubrication points and the type of lubricants to be applied, refer to the illustrated index and the various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

Application
Lubricant or Fluid
A
Brake booster clevis pin
Multipurpose grease
B
12 volt battery terminals
C
Clutch master cylinder clevis and clevis pin
D
Fuel fill door
E
Hood hinges
F
Tailgate hinges (Type-R)
G
Front brake caliper pistons, boots, and seals (Type-R)
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Front brake caliper pins and pin boots (Si)
Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (NIGLUBE RM)
Front brake caliper piston seals (Si)
Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (silicone grease)
Front brake caliper piston boots (Si)
Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or service set grease (rubber grease)
Front brake caliper pistons (Si)
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
H
Rear brake caliper piston boots
Honda silicone grease (P/N 08C30-B0234M) or ATE brake cylinder paste
I
Slave cylinder push rod
Super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002)
J
Air conditioning compressor
Compressor Oil: RL85HM (P/N 38899-RLV-A01) for refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
NOTE:
Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.