Lubricants and Fluids

Used engine oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

For the details of lubrication points and type 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
Lubricant
A
Engine (european model)
Always use genuine Honda Oil, ACEA A1/B1, ACEA A3/B3, or ACEA A5/B5
ACEA viscosity: See chart.
Engine (except european model)
Always use API service grade SL or higher SAE viscosity: See chart
B
Manual transmission
Genuine Honda MTF
Always use Honda MTF * . Using motor oil can cause stiffer shifting because it does not contain the proper additives.
C
Brake system (including VSA lines)
Genuine Honda Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
We recommend genuine Honda Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
D
E
Clutch system (PHE4 manual transmission)
Clutch system (PJD4 automated manual transmission)
Genuine Honda Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
We recommend Genuine Honda Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
Release fork
Battery terminals
Brake booster clevis
Clutch master cyrinder clevis
Shift lever
Door hinges
Fuel fill door
Hood hinges and hood latch
Tailgate hinges
Multipurpose Grease
O
P
Brake caliper piston seals
Shift cable ends
Silicone Grease
Q
Brake caliper piston boots, piston pins and boots
Rubber Grease
R
Air conditioning compressor
Compressor oil:
SP-10 (P/N 38897-P13-003, 38898-P13-003, or 38899-P13-A01)
For refrigerant HFC-134a (R-134a)
S
Cooling system
Genuine Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2

*:
If genuine Honda MTF is not available, use API service SL or higher grade motor oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 as a temporary replacement.