Hi all,
New owner of a 05 HCH (MT) and loving it, Thanks! ( I love that South Park episode about hybrids!)

First question:
How much oil does it take for an oil change?
I work at a shop and can do it for myself. I think I'm gonna spring for Mobil 1 0W-20 because I'm a car guy and believe in good oil. My car didn't come with the owners manual, I thought I read somewhere that its 3.5 quarts?????

Second question:
Wondering if I got a good deal on the whole thing, here are the specs:
-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - 5 Speed
-24,816 miles (I thought this was crazy low~~~ less than 5k avg per year!)
-Runs great, and looks fine mechanically... a buddy at my shop who worked for Honda for 8 years approved.
-It does have some minor body defects...little scrapes on the bumpers and the trunk lid is dented in near the spoiler and the spoiler is chipped. I took it as is cosmetically cuz I'm a car guy and don't really car for looks. (and I can replace the trunk lid and get a buddy to buff the cuts)
-$9,800 plus taxes and fees ($9,100 after they gave me 700 for my old, leaking, beater)

Good deal? Oil change and general advise? Inflate the tires to 40 psi?
Thanks!

 

3.5 qt. Mobil 1 0W-20 works wonders.
Low miles indeed! I'm at 222,000 on my '04 HCH (MT!)

Yes, you got a great car at a good price, IMHO. 40 psi is what I run.