Lubricants and Fluids
Application
Lubricant or Fluid
Engine
Recommended Engine Oil: See chart.
CVT
Always use genuine 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)
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.
Cooling system
We recommend Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2.
Recommended Engine Oil
Engine oil viscosity for ambient temperature ranges.
Using oils other than preferred viscosity may adversely affect consumption.

Recommended Engine Oil
Engine Oil Standard
Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20*
Honda Genuine Motor Oil, refer below
(0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30)

*: "Honda Genuine Motor Oil" is formulated to improve fuel economy.
Consult your dealer for detail.
API SM or higher grade
ACEA A5/B5
If "Honda Genuine Motor Oil" is not available, use 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30.
 
 


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 or DOT 4 brake fluid
H
Shift cable end
Molybdenum grease
I
Air conditioning compressor
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.