Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Fit.
The 2008 Honda Fit is a passenger car equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA fuel economy estimates of 27/33/29 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving cycles, and requiring 3.8 quarts of 5W-20 API oil for service. Its complaint record of 217 owner-registered issues positions this model year roughly midway through the Fit's 2007-2020 production span, which peaked at 369 complaints in the debut year and eventually declined to a low of 35 by 2020. The model accumulated eight recalls during this period, with Air Bags emerging as the most frequently cited concern among owners. While 2008 did not represent the model's strongest or weakest reliability showing, the Fit maintained a notably lower overall complaint volume across its lifespan compared to many contemporary vehicles in its class.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
| Overall length | 157.1 in |
| Overall width | 66.9 in |
| Overall height | 60.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2515 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 57.1 / 56.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 63/37 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 27 / 33 / 29 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 90 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 21 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Fit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 9.00 sec | 16.80 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 10.40 sec | 17.80 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 11.00 sec | 18.10 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
| 2007 | Sport Hatchback 1.5L I-4 | 11.90 sec | 18.40 sec | 109 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 850 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 8 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance | 2 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | .88-.99 lbs |
| Oil Type | PAG 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.33-3.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 176-183 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI. |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 10 psi @ idle, 50 psi @ 3000 rpm psi |
| Intake Valve Lash | 0.006-0.008 in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | 0.010-0.012 in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.063 in |
| Minimum Shoe Thickness | 0.039 in |
| Drum Nominal Diameter | 7.874 in |
| Drum Discard at-or-over | 7.913 |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.004 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2008 Honda Fit shows a notable improvement over its 2007 debut year, with complaints dropping from 369 to 217 and recalls falling from 11 to 8, though investigations held steady at one. However, 2008 sits above the generation's complaint nadir reached in 2010–2012 (113–183 range), and its 32 TSBs trail only the 2007 figure before a sharp rise in 2009–2013. The leading complaint categories — Air Bags (48), Structure (28), Power Train (17), and Service Brakes (11) — plus 28 crash-related and two fire complaints, indicate areas warranting pre-purchase inspection, though the data doesn't specify root causes. Recall activity remains elevated through 2013 before declining sharply in later years, placing 2008 in the generation's higher-recall early phase. Overall, 2008 represents a meaningful step forward from the problematic launch year but carries more federal activity than the cleaner 2010–2012 models, making it a decent but not optimal choice if lower-complaint alternatives are available.
All 217 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 32 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-050 | 2026-06-30 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's… |
| A20-015 | 2022-05-03 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A07-030 | 2021-01-23 | Equipment | "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant… |
| A20-015 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| A18-053 | 2018-06-07 | Air Bags | Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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3.8 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 27 city / 33 highway / 29 combined mpg.