Honda Civic (1996-2000) - Oil and Filter Change

Honda Civic (1996-2000)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1996-2000
Assembly	Swindon, England Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio, United States Alliston, Ontario, Canada Lahore, Pakistan Sumaré, Brasil South Africa Hsinchu County, Taiwan
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fifth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (seventh generation)
Body style(s)	2-door Coupe (EJ6/7/8/EM1) 3-door Hatchback (EK/EJ9) 4-door Sedan (car) (EJ6/8) 5-door Hatchback (Honda Domani based) 5-door Station Wagon (Honda Orthia) 5-door Station Wagon (Aerodeck - Honda Domani based)
Layout	Front-engine design, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Engine(s)	1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A3 Straight I4 1.4 L Honda D engine #D14A4 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15Z4 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y4 Straight I4 (AUS version) 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y5 Straight I4] 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y7 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Y8 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A2 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16B
Transmission(s)	5-speed Manual transmission 4-speed Automatic transmission Continuously variable transmission CVT - HX only
Wheelbase	103.2 in
Length	164.5 in (1996-97 Hatchback) 164.2 in (1998-2000 Hatchback) 175.1 in (Coupe & Sedan)
Width	67.1 in
Height	54.1 in (Coupe) 54.7 in (Sedan)
Curb weight	2,319 lb
Fuel capacity	11.9 US gal
Related	Acura Integra Honda CR-V Honda CRX Del Sol

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Jack
• Jack Stands
• Scissor Jack
• Oil Drain Pan
• Old Towels
• Disposable Gloves
• Oil Funnel
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Oil Filter Wrench
• 17mm Socket or Spanner

[edit] Supplies Needed

• Old Clothes
• Cardboard to protect the floor
• Oil Filter
• Air Filter
• 4 Quarts of Oil

[edit] Instructions

1. Turn the car off and let it cool off
2. Raise the hood
3. Pull the dipstick and check the oil level and quality.
4. Jack up the car
5. Place drain pan under the oil drain plug.
6. Using the socket or spanner, loosen up the oil drain plug and remove it completely with your gloved hand.
7. Wait until the oil drains completely into the drain pan.
8. Examine the drain plug to see if it is in good condition. Also, if you have an aluminum or synthetic washer and if it got beat, get a new one.
9. Remove the oil filter located on the rear of the motor, about 10 inches above the oil drain plug and a little to the right towards the passenger side.
10. Wipe out any excess oil around the surfaces where the old oil filter was.
11. Rub clean oil on the rubber and threads of the new oil filter to make sure it seals tight.
12. Install the new oil filter on the cleaned area. Make sure you put the oil plug back on.
13. Add new oil to your car. Put 3.5 quarts and check the oil level. If it needs more, add the rest of the oil.
14. Test drive and check for leaks.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also