Consumer Review Video - 1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L 4 Cyl.

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1997 Civic

The 1997 Honda Civic LX is a moderately easy vehicle to maintain, and a good choice for the average vehicle owner. Changing the engine air filter with reliability is no problem. You only have to disengage a few fasteners for access to the filter. The rear turn signal is easy to change, as you only have to peel back one fastener and one lining for access. Other models will require you to remove the housing. The components of the spare tire are easily accessible in the rear of the vehicle. This will keep the tire and jack kit ready to go.

Some things are problematic on the 1997 Honda Civic LX. You will have to remove a reservoir in order to access the headlight on one side. Other models will not require this step. Changing the reverse light will require the use of a few tools to access the bulb. The tools necessary may not be readily available for a repair. The transmission fluid dipstick is tough to access as it is located deep in the engine bay.

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Change a tail light

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1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L 4 Cyl.

Replace a burnt out DRL

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1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L 4 Cyl.

Check your brake fluid

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1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L 4 Cyl.

How to add transmission fluid

If your transmission is running low on fluid, be sure to add some - find out how to do this here!

1997 Honda Civic LX 1.6L 4 Cyl.