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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Hey guys,

I just bought a 98 civic cx with a D16y7 and not sure of what kind of oil i should put into it. can anyone help me out

Also im located in south florida

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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Thanks bro!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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also, how much do i add???
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by V-TEChris
also, how much do i add???
Add oil while checking the dipstick. Add more until you are slightly below the maximum line. Don't forget to wait a minute after you add a bunch of oil for it to drain down to the oil pan.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 05:41 AM
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It's about 3.7L with a filter change.



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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Thank!!!!
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