Models with manual transmission
Specified fluid: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Have a dealer check the fluid level and replace if necessary.
Do not attempt to check or change the manual transmission fluid yourself.
Manual Transmission Fluid If Honda MTF is not available, you may use the API certificated SAE 0 W-20 or 5 W-20 viscosity motor oil as a temporary measure. Replace with MTF as soon as possible. Motor oil does not contain the proper additives for the transmission and continued use can cause decreased shifting performance and lead to transmission damage. |
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Turbo Engine Vehicle
Handling Precautions
The turbocharger is a high-precision device to obtain greater horsepower by
delivering a large volume of compressed air into the engine using a turbine
driven by
the engine's exhaust gas pressure.
When the engine is cold just after starting, avoid revving the
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