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Recommended 1988 Honda Civic Engine Oil Capacity & Type

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- 40% more protection than industry standards with enhanced anti-wear additives that build a bonus layer of defense between critical moving parts within your engine

- Resist oil breakdown 10X better than industry standards with a combination of premium antioxidants that fight oil breakdown and degradation

- 25% better protection against deposits with extra engine-cleaning detergents

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- ENHANCED MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown in extreme conditions with 50% better wear protection than the industry standard

- TREAT AND PREVENT LEAKS with premium seal conditioners to keep oil out of places it shouldn’t be

- 25% EXTRA DEFENSE AGAINST DEPOSITS, sludge, corrosion and rust via interior-cleansing detergents

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- MAXLIFE TECHNOLOGY PREVENTS engine breakdown with 40% better wear protection than the industry standard

- REFRESH AGING SEALS AND PREVENT LEAKS with seal conditioners

- REDUCE SLUDGE, DEPOSITS, CORROSION, AND RUST with added detergents – keep motors clean inside

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- PROVEN TO MINIMIZE EVERYDAY WEAR on your engine by providing consistent lubrication and defense

- OPTIMIZE POWER & FUEL EFFICIENCY with our low friction technology

- RESIST OIL BREAKDOWN & SLUDGE with added detergents to keep your engine clean

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- Package Dimensions: 6.67 L x 3.73 H x 4.47 W (inches)

- Package Weight : 1.71 pounds

- Country of Origin : United States

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- Proven protection for up to 10,000 miles

- Engineered for use with conventional or synthetic motor oil

- A special blend of fibers and resin creates a proprietary filter media that captures 95% of dirt particles that can cause harmful engine wear

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- Spin-On Lube Filter.Material:Paper

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- EFFICIENCY: Tough Guard provides 99% filtration efficiency and ideal protection for drivers who push their vehicles to the extreme.

- ENGINE PROTECTION: Synthetic fiber/cellulose blend increases dirt-trapping and dirt-holding capacity for higher levels of engine protection and longer filter life. Synthetic blend media provides 99% d...

- TEMPERATURE RESISTENCE: For heavy-duty towing and hauling, stop-and-go traffic, or extreme weather, Tough Guard is engineered to handle demanding conditions. Engineered for either conventional or synt...

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Changing oil is an important maintenance task for any Honda Civic vehicle. Oil lubricates and cools the engine, increasing performance and extending its life. The 1988 Honda Civic oil capacity depends on the specific engine.

However, finding the right oil capacity is only one step of the process. Also pay attention to the recommended oil viscosity and type for your 1988 Honda Civic as well as the torque required for the oil drain plug.

Browse the charts to determine how much oil your 1988 Honda Civic takes and check other oil related specifications.