Lubricants and Fluids

LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS DESCRIPTION CHART

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.
Automatic transmission	Honda Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF DW-1): Always use Honda ATF DW-1. Using a non-Honda ATF can affect shift quality.
Brake system (including VSA lines)	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.
Power steering system	Honda Power Steering Fluid: Always use Honda Power Steering Fluid. Using any other type of power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid can cause increased wear and poor steering in cold weather.
Cooling system	Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

Fig 1: Identifying API Certification Seal

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Fig 2: Identifying Engine Oil Viscosity Chart

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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.

2011 LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS DESCRIPTION CHART

Application		Lubricant or Fluid
A	Brake booster clevis pin	Multipurpose grease
B	Battery terminals
C	Fuel fill door
D	Hood hinges and hood latch
E	Door rail: roller moving portion, rollers, and rail spring
F	Tailgate hinges
G	Caliper piston boots, front caliper piston seals, caliper pins, and caliper pin boots	Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
H	Parking brake shoe linkage (drum in disc)	Molykote 44MA Grease
I	Air conditioning compressor	Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)

2012 LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS DESCRIPTION CHART

Application		Lubricant or Fluid
A	Brake booster clevis pin	Multipurpose grease
B	Battery terminals
C	Fuel fill door
D	Hood hinges and hood latch
E	Door rail: roller moving portion, rollers, and rail spring
F	Tailgate hinges
G	Caliper piston boots, front caliper piston seals, caliper pins, and caliper pin boots	Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
H	Rear caliper piston seals	Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
I	Parking brake shoe linkage (drum in disc)	Molykote 44MA Grease
J	Air conditioning compressor	Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01 AH) for refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)

NOTE:

Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Lubricating Areas (2011 Model)
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Fig 4: Identifying Lubricating Areas (2012 Model)
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