Lubricants and Fluids
Application
Lubricant or Fluid
Engine
Honda Motor Oil: 0W-20
Look 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.
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 °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 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: RL85HM (P/N 38899-RLV-A01) for refrigerant HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)


NOTE:
Lubricate the following areas using the recommended lubricants and fluids.
In corrosive areas, more frequent lubrication is necessary.