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Engine oil
3.3 L
With filter
Oil only 3.1 L
Notes
Split from the same manufacturer-backed engine-oil capacity specification for this chassis.
Owner file · Honda
Grace Hybrid GM4
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- 2014–2020 · Japan
- 1,496 cm³ · Hybrid
- Regular unleaded gasoline; E10/ETBE22-compatible regular bio-blend also listed
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The numbers you need at the pump, the tyre shop and the workshop.
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Fluids
Coolant
3.83 L including 0.44 L reservoir
Notes
Capacity is the manual replacement quantity including the stated reservoir amount.
Transmission fluid
Honda Ultra ATF-DW1
1.3 L at replacement on 2WD
Notes
GM4 is the 2WD hybrid code covered here; 4WD variants use a different replacement quantity.
Brake fluid
Honda DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid
Notes
Do not mix this specification with unrelated brake-system service intervals.
Washer fluid
1.8 L on 2WD
Notes
4WD Grace Hybrid versions use a different reservoir capacity.
Fuel tank
40 L
Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline; E10/ETBE22-compatible regular bio-blend also listed
Notes
Use the exact chassis/grade and production documentation when a vehicle differs from the covered Japanese-market Grace Hybrid specification.
Follow local fuel-quality guidance and the label on the vehicle.
Tyres and wheels
Tyre pressure
220–230 kPa front / 210 kPa rear depending on configuration
Notes
Match the pressure to the exact drivetrain, grade and wheel specification shown on the tyre placard.
Tyre size
185/60R15 84H or 185/55R16 83V
Notes
Actual fitment depends on trim and wheel equipment; confirm the vehicle placard before replacement.
Batteries, bulbs and plugs
12V battery
38B19L-MF, 28Ah (5-hour rate)
Notes
Confirm the installed battery and terminal orientation before replacement.
Smart-key battery
CR2032
Notes
Confirm that the key case matches the smart-key design in the manual before opening it.
Service plan
Published service references.
Cabin air-cleaner filter
15,000 km or 12 monthsReplace the cabin air-cleaner filter at the normal interval shown in the Honda owner manual. Honda recommends earlier replacement when the vehicle is used in dusty conditions.
Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗Cabin air filter service interval
15,000 km or 12 monthsHonda recommends earlier replacement in dusty conditions.
Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗| Job | Published reference |
|---|---|
| Spark plug service | Use the specified iridium spark plugs: NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11S. Honda directs owners to the maintenance note for replacement timing; CarFactBook does not infer an interval from the specification table. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Brake fluid service | Use Honda genuine DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid. The fluid specification alone does not establish replacement timing. Follow the Honda maintenance note for the exact vehicle. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Transmission fluid service | Use Honda Ultra ATF-DW1; the manual gives an approximately 1.3 L replacement quantity for 2WD. No replacement interval is inferred from the capacity/specification table. Confirm the exact drivetrain and Honda maintenance note. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Engine coolant service | Use Honda Ultra e-Coolant 50%; the owner-manual specification is approximately 3.83 L including the 0.44 L reservoir. The cited specification does not establish the replacement interval here. Follow the applicable Honda maintenance note and confirm drivetrain/production period. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Tyre-pressure service reference | Use the owner-manual pressure specified for the fitted Grace wheel/tire configuration. Published GM4 fact range is 220–230 kPa front / 210 kPa rear depending on configuration; door placard is final check. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Key-fob battery replacement | Use a CR2032 replacement battery for the documented Grace smart-key reference. Replace when required; no time interval is invented. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| 12V battery service reference | Use the documented 38B19L-MF, 28Ah (5-hour rate) auxiliary-battery specification when checking replacement fitment. Auxiliary 12V battery only; separate from the hybrid traction battery. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Washer-fluid refill reference | The cited GM4 2WD owner manual lists a 1.8 L washer-fluid capacity. 2WD reference; refill as needed, with no replacement interval implied. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
| Engine oil service reference | Use the Honda-specified engine oil quantity for GM4 Hybrid: approximately 3.1 L oil-only or 3.3 L with filter. This is a service quantity reference, not a replacement interval. Follow the maintenance minder / applicable maintenance schedule for timing. Honda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ |
Honda’s full interval table for this car is not published on CarFactBook yet. Use the cited manual or schedule for any work beyond the references shown here.
Recalls
Published recall notices for GM4
That is not a clearance. Recalls depend on the chassis number. Check your chassis number against each notice.
JPNo. 6612023-03-31
Brake operating simulator improvement measure
- What can happen
- Corrosion in the sensor can produce an abnormal output, illuminate a warning light and trigger fail-safe operation, increasing the brake-pedal force required.
- The fix
- Inspect the brake operating simulator pressure-sensor output; replace the simulator with the countermeasure part when it falls outside the inspection standard.
- Which cars
- GM4-1206609–GM4-1214803…
Last checked 2026-09-28
Do it yourself
2 guides for this car
Replace the CR2032 Smart-Key Battery
5–10 minutes · 3 tools · 7 steps
Open guide →How to Check Honda Grace GM4 Tire Pressure
5–10 minutes · 2 tools · 7 steps
Open guide →Parts and fitment
Check published parts and fitment references.
| Part | Specification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Brake architecture — GM4Brakes | Ventilated disc front · leading-trailing rearHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact Grace specification-period reference. |
| Brake fluidBrakes | Honda genuine DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluidHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Use the Honda-specified fluid grade and follow the maintenance note for replacement timing. |
| Engine coolantCooling | Honda Ultra e-Coolant 50%; approx. 3.83 L including 0.44 L reservoirHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Reference from the Grace Hybrid owner manual. Confirm the exact drivetrain, production period and current fill before service. |
| LEB hybrid engine architectureEngine | LEB · 1,496 cc · water-cooled transverse inline-four · DOHC chain drive · 2 intake / 2 exhaust valves per cylinder · 73.0×89.4 mm · 13.5:1 · Honda PGM-FIHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact 2017 DAA-GM4 Hybrid FF manufacturer architecture. GM5 4WD-specific values are not inferred. |
| H1 hybrid traction motorHybrid system | H1 AC synchronous motorHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact GM4 Grace Hybrid powertrain reference. |
Show all 21 references
| Part | Specification | Check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid traction-battery architectureHybrid system | Lithium-ion · 48 cellsHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | High-voltage traction battery; not the auxiliary 12V battery. |
| Spark plug typesIgnition | NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11SHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Honda directs owners to the maintenance note for the replacement interval. |
| Spark plugsIgnition | NGK DILZKAR7C11S or DENSO DXE22HCR11SHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Honda specifies iridium plugs. Confirm engine/chassis and use the maintenance note for replacement timing. |
| Fog-light equipmentLighting | Fog lights · type-dependentHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipment ↗ | Equipment reference only; exact bulb/lamp specification must be confirmed separately. |
| LED headlamp equipmentLighting | LED headlamp · type-dependent manufacturer optionHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipment ↗ | Confirm the installed headlamp system and grade before ordering a lamp unit. |
| Front airbag architectureSafety | Driver i-SRS + passenger SRSHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipment ↗ | Standard across the cited 2017 Grace types; replacement work requires exact VIN/equipment confirmation. |
| VSA control architectureSafety | VSA · ABS + TCS + yaw/side-slip suppressionHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipment ↗ | Standard across the cited 2017 Grace types; architecture reference only, not an ECU or sensor part number. |
| GM4 FF stabilizer layoutSuspension | Torsion-bar front · none rearHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Applies to the cited FF GM4 configuration. |
| Suspension architecture — GM4Suspension | MacPherson front · axle-type rearHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact FF GM4 reference; GM5 4WD rear layout differs. |
| 7-speed hybrid transmission architectureTransmission | 7-speed automatic; paddle shift on selected gradesHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact GM4 hybrid architecture; controls vary by grade. |
| GM4 Hybrid FF final reductionTransmission | 4.842Honda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | GM4 FF reference; do not infer GM5 4WD reduction values. |
| Hybrid 7-speed transmission ratio setTransmission | 4.148 / 2.007 / 1.481 / 1.098 / 0.810 / 0.605 / 0.446 · reverse 3.211Honda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specifications ↗ | Exact ratio set for the cited GM4 hybrid 7-speed automatic. |
| Transmission fluidTransmission | Honda Ultra ATF-DW1; approx. 1.3 L replacement quantity on 2WDHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | The cited replacement quantity is for 2WD. Confirm exact chassis/drivetrain before servicing. |
| Paddle-shift equipmentTransmission controls | Paddle shift · type-dependentHonda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipment ↗ | Equipment reference only; confirm grade and steering-wheel/transmission configuration. |
| Factory tire sizesTyres & wheels | 185/60R15 84H or 185/55R16 83VHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Fitment depends on wheel equipment. Confirm the tire placard on the vehicle. |
| Factory tire sizesTyres & wheels | 185/60R15 84H or 185/55R16 83VHonda Motor Co. · Honda Japan Grace Hybrid owner manual ↗ | Actual fitment depends on trim and wheel equipment; confirm the vehicle placard before replacement. |
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Sources
Sources for this Owner File.
- Honda · Honda Grace Hybrid archived owner manualOpen ↗
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 specificationsOpen ↗
- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. · Honda Japan Grace 2017 equipmentOpen ↗
- Honda Motor Co. · Recall notice 661Open ↗
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Owner’s card
Honda Grace Hybrid GM4
2014–2020 · Japan · 1,496 cm³ · Hybrid · Regular unleaded gasoline; E10/ETBE22-compatible regular bio-blend also listed
Fluids
- Engine oil
- With filter 3.3 L · Oil only 3.1 L
- Coolant
- 3.83 L including 0.44 L reservoir
- Transmission fluid
- Honda Ultra ATF-DW1 · 1.3 L at replacement on 2WD
- Brake fluid
- Honda DOT3 or DOT4 brake fluid
- Washer fluid
- 1.8 L on 2WD
- Fuel tank
- 40 L · Fuel Regular unleaded gasoline; E10/ETBE22-compatible regular bio-blend also listedDepends on grade
Tyres and wheels
- Tyre pressure
- 220–230 kPa front / 210 kPa rear depending on configurationDepends on grade
- Tyre size
- 185/60R15 84H or 185/55R16 83VDepends on equipment
Batteries, bulbs and plugs
- 12V battery
- 38B19L-MF, 28Ah (5-hour rate)
- Smart-key battery
- CR2032
Service and recalls
- Cabin air-cleaner filter
- 15,000 km or 12 months
- Cabin air filter service interval
- 15,000 km or 12 months
- Recall 661
- Check chassis number