Lubricants and Fluids
Application
Lubricant or Fluid
Engine
Honda Motor Oil: 0W-16, 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.
CVT
Always use Honda HCF-2.
NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
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 (manual transmission)
D
Fuel fill door
E
Hood hinges and hood latch
F
Tailgate hinges
G
Caliper pins and caliper pin boots
Honda caliper grease: P/N 08C30-B0224M
H
Caliper piston
Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid
I
Caliper piston boots and caliper piston seals
Honda silicone grease: P/N 08C30-B0234M
J
Rear brake shoe linkage
Molykote 44MA Grease
K
Slave cylinder push rod
(manual transmission)
Super high temp urea grease: P/N 08798-9002
L
Shift cable end (CVT)
Molybdenum grease
M
Air conditioning compressor (USA models)
Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 14 (P/N 38899-50Z-G03) for refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
Air conditioning compressor (Canada models)
Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 8 (P/N 38897-PR7-A01AH) 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.