Lubrication Points

For the details of lubrication points and types of lubricants to be applied, refer to the Illustrated Index and various work procedures (such as Assembly/Reassembly, Replacement, Overhaul, Installation, etc.) contained in each section.

LUBRICATION POINTS CHART

No.

LUBRICATION POINTS

LUBRICANT

Engine

API Service Grade: Use SJ "Energy Conserving" grade oil. The oil container may also display the API Certification Seal shown below. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE Viscosity: See chart below.

Transmission

Manual

Genuine Honda MTF⁽¹⁾

Automatic

Genuine Honda Premium Formula
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)⁽²⁾

Brake Line

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid⁽³⁾

Clutch Line

Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid⁽³⁾

Power steering gearbox

Steering grease P/N 08733 - B070E

Shift lever pivots (manual transmission)

Grease with molybdenum disulfide

Release fork (manual transmission)

Super High Temp Urea Grease (P/N 08798 - 9002)

Steering boots

Multi-purpose grease

Steering ball joints

Shift lever (automatic transmission)

Pedal linkage

Brake master cylinder pushrod

Trunk hinges and latch

Honda White Lithium Grease

Door hinges upper and lower

Door opening detents

Hood hinge and hood latch

Fuel filler lid

Multi-purpose grease

Clutch master cylinder pushrod

Throttle cable end and throttle linkage

Rear brake shoe linkages

Caliper piston seal, dust seal, caliper pin, piston

Silicone grease

Throttle cable end (dashboard lower panel)

Power steering system

Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid (V or S)⁽⁴⁾

Air conditioning compressor

Compressor oil:
SANDEN: SP-10 P/N 38899 - P13 - A01 or 38897 - P13 - A01AH
(For Refrigerant: HFC-134a (R-134a))

⁽¹⁾	Always use Genuine Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF). Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.

⁽²⁾	Always use Genuine Honda Premium Formula Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.

⁽³⁾	Always use Genuine Honda DOT3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.

⁽⁴⁾	Always use Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid (V or S). Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increase wear and poor steering in cold weather.

Fig 1: Identifying API Service Label And API Certification Seal

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Fig 2: Recommended Engine Oil Chart

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Fig 3: Identifying Lubrication Points

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NOTE: Lubricate all hinges, latches and locks once a year.
In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.
We recommend Honda White Lithium Grease.