Lubricants and Fluids
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For 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.
LUBRICANT AND FLUID SPECIFICATION
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Engine | Honda Motor Oil: American Honda P/N 08798-9022 (0W-20) Honda Canada P/N 08798-8023C (0W-20) Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines." SAE viscosity: See chart. |
| B | CVT | Honda CVTF: P/N 08200-9006 Always use Honda CVTF. Using a non-Honda CVTF can affect shift quality. |
| C | Brake system (including ABS/VSA lines) | Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid: P/N 08798-9008 Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system. |
| D | Caliper piston boots and caliper piston seals, caliper pins and caliper pin boots | Honda Silicone Grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M |
| E F G H I |
Brake booster clevis pin Battery terminals Fuel fill door Hatch hinges Hood hinges and hood latch |
Multipurpose Grease |
| J | Rear brake shoe linkage | Molykote 44MA |
| K | Air conditioning compressor | Compressor Oil: SP-10 (P/N38897-P13-A01AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a(R-134a) |
| L | Cooling system | Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2: P/N OL999-9001 |
NOTE:
- Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
- In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.