Lubricants and Fluids (KA/KC)
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20Look for the API certification seal on the oil container. Make sure it says "For Gasoline Engines."SAE Viscosity: See chart. | |
| CVT | Always use Honda HCF-2. NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission. |
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| Rear differential (with AWD) | Honda DPSF-II | |
| 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. | |
| Cooling system | Always use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. NOTE: For prolonged cold temperatures below -22 deg.F (-30 deg.C), add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (concentrate) . |
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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.
| Application | Lubricant or Fluid | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Brake pedal yoke pin | Multipurpose grease | |
| B | 12 volt battery terminals | ||
| C | Fuel fill door | ||
| D | Hood hinges and hood latch | ||
| E | Tailgate hinges | ||
| F | Caliper pins, caliper pin boots, front caliper piston seals, front caliper piston boots | Service set grease | |
| G | Front caliper piston | Honda DOT 3 brake fluid | |
| H | Shift cable end | Molybdenum grease | |
| I | Air conditioning compressor | 1.5 L engine | Compressor Oil: RL85HM (P/N 38899-RLV-A01) for refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) |
| 2.4 L engine | Compressor Oil: DENSO ND-OIL 14 (P/N 38899-50Z-G01) for refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf) | ||
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