1994 Honda Civic Owner's Manual - Page 113

Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil Adding Oil OIL FILL CAP UPPER MARK LOWER MARK DIPSTICK Check the engine oil a couple of minutes after shutting off the engine. This will allow the oil to drain down to the bottom of the engine. Make sure the car is parked on level ground. 1. Pull out the dipstick (orange loop) and wipe it with a cloth or paper towel. 2. Insert it all the way back in its tube. 3. Pull it out again and look at the oil level at the end of the dipstick. If it is between the upper and lower marks, the level is correct. Add oil if the level is at or below the lower mark. To add oil, unscrew and remove the engine oil fill cap on top of the valve cover. Pour in the oil, and replace the fill cap. Tighten it securely. Wait a few minutes and recheck the oil level. Do not fill above the upper mark; you could damage the engine. Maintenance