2003 Honda Civic EX

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SERVICING IMPORTS
2003 Honda
Civic EX
THE FOUR STANDARD CIVIC MODELS (the Civic SI
and Hybrid are not covered here) share major mechanical
pieces, but there are important differences. The DX and LX
engines are identical, but the GX engine is designed to
use the continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The EX described here is the only Civic with Honda’s
VTEC variable valve timing system. It uses a true returnless
fuel injection system with a pressure regulator in the
tank, although there is a pulse damper on the fuel rail.
Idle speed relearn is
required after disconnecting
the battery or
powertrain control
module (PCM) power
or ground, but it’s simple.
Warm the engine
to operating temperature
at 3,000 rpm,
then let it idle for five
minutes at no-load with the throttle closed.
The timing belt drives the water pump and Honda recommends
changing both at the same time. Introduced in
2001, the platform was slightly revised in 2003, so alignment
specs given here are for 2003 and later.
Aftermarket fluids are not recommended for Honda
transmissions and power steering. According to many in
the aftermarket,
Honda’s own fluids
definitely provide
smoother shifts and
better service life.
Service…