1998 Honda Civic / CNG · Automatic 4-speed · 4 cyl · 1.6 L

Owner maintenance and common replacements

Factory intervals, fitment limits, tools, fluids, torque information, and common home-service searches.

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Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Engine oil refill with filter
3.5 US qt VerifiedChange quantity excludes oil remaining in the engine; total oil capacity is 3.7 L. Grade and specification require separate review.
Engine oil refill without filter
3.2 US qt Verified
Automatic transmission drain and refill
2.9 US qt VerifiedChange quantity; total capacity is 5.9 L. Fluid specification remains unreviewed.
Engine coolant capacity
3.4 US qt VerifiedFactory change figure includes coolant in the reserve tank and remaining in the engine. Reserve tank 0.4 L; total system 4.3 L. This is not a measured drained/refill amount.
Spark plug specification
NGK PFR7N-D; special platinum-tipped design for Civic GX. Verified
Spark plug gap
0.031 in VerifiedFactory tolerance: +0/-0.1 mm (0.03 in +0/-0.004 in). Inspect for corrosion; do not wire-brush and reuse.
Front tire
Original front tire: P185/65R14 85S; specified pressure 30 psi (210 kPa). Verified
Rear tire
Original rear tire: P185/65R14 85S; specified pressure 30 psi (210 kPa). Verified
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Spark plugs

Use the GX-specific platinum-tipped plug and the primary manual removal/installation procedure. Inspect threads and tip for corrosion; do not clean with a wire brush and reuse.

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