Recommended Engine Oil for the Honda Civic. How Much Do You Need?

We analyzed official data on Honda Civic engine oil for 14 generations and 78 modifications produced from 1984 to 2024 and figured out the optimal liquids.


The Civic Generations
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Civic FC/FK (2016-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.0 PF 3,8 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-30, 5W-30
Civic 1.0 3,8 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic 1.5 PF 3,5 L (service fill), 4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 20000 km/ 12 months 0W-30, 5W-30
Civic 1.5 3,5 L (service fill), 4 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic 1.6 VTI FC5 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (Overhaul capacity), Filter capacity 0,2 L 20000 km/ 12 months 5W-30
Civic 1.6 i-DTEC FC/FK 4,5 L (service fill), 5,1 L (Overhaul capacity), Filter capacity 0,4 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-30
Civic Type-R FK8 5,4 L (service fill), 6,6 L (Overhaul capacity), Filter capacity 0,4 L 12 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic Type-R PF FK8 5,4 L (service fill), 6,6 L (Overhaul capacity), Filter capacity 0,4 L 20000 km/ 12 months 0W-30, 5W-30
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Civic FC (2015-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic Type-R FC 5,4 L (service fill), 6,6 L (Overhaul capacity), Filter capacity 0,4 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic X 1.5T FC 3,5 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic X 2.0 FC 4,2-5,4 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2-0,4 L 12 months 0W-20

Civic FK/FB/FG (2012-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.4i-VTEC 3,6 L (service fill), 4,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic 1.6i-DTEC 4,7 L (service fill), 5,1 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-3
Civic 1.8i-VTEC 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic 2.0 Type R 5,4 L (service fill), 6,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 12 months -
Civic 2.2i-DTEC 5,5-5,9 L (service fill), 6,8 L (dry fill) 10000 km/ 6 months -

Civic FD3 (2005-2024)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic Hybrid 3,2-3,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 0W-30
Civic Hybrid 3,2-3,6 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-20, 0W-40

Civic FB/FG/FK (2011-2015)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.8 FB 3,7 L (service fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic GX 1.8 CNG 3,7 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic Hybrid FB4 3,6 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic Si 2.4 FB6/FG4 4,2 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L - 0W-20

Civic FA/FD/FK/FN (2005-2012)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.4i DSi 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-20, 0W-40
Civic 1.4i-VTEC 3,6 L (service fill), 4,2 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40
Civic 1.8i-VTEC 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-20, 0W-40
Civic 1.8i-VTEC 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40
Civic 2.0i-VTEC Type R 4,4 L (service fill), 5,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-20, 0W-40
Civic 2.0i-VTEC Type R 4,4 L (service fill), 5,5 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40
Civic 2.2i-CDTi DPF 5,9 L (service fill), 6,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-30, 5W-40, 5W-30
Civic 2.2i-CDTi 5,9 L (service fill), 6,8 L (dry fill), Filter capacity 0,4 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40
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Civic FA/FD/FG/FK/FN (2005-2011)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.8 FD1 3,7 L (service fill), 4,5 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months -
Civic 1.8 GX CNG FD1 - 12 months -
Civic Hybrid FD3 3,2 L (service fill), 3,8 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months 0W-20
Civic Si 2.0 FD2 4,4 L (service fill), 5,5 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 12 months 5W-30

Civic EM/ES/EP/EU/EV (2001-2006)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.4i 3,2 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i 3,5 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.7 CTDI 5 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 7500 km/ 6 months -
Civic 2.0i (118 kW) Filter capacity 0,2 L, 4,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 2.0i Type R Filter capacity 0,2 L, 4,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic Coupé 1.7i 3,5 L, Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months 0W-20, 5W-30, 10W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40

Civic ES9 (2003-2005)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic Hybrid IMA 3,4 L (service fill), 4,2 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,2 L 10000 km/ 6 months -

Civic Civic VII (2001-2005)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.7 3,5 L, 3,2 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -
Civic 2.0 3,5 L, 3,2 L 10000 miles/ 12 months -

Civic EJ/EK/EM/MA/MB/MC (1995-2001)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.4i S Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.4i Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5i VTEC-E Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6 VTi 4 L (service fill), 4,8 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i ES 5-door Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i ES Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.8 VTi 4 L (service fill), 4,8 L (Initial fill), Filter capacity 0,3 L 7500 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40

Civic EG/EH/EJ (1992-1996)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.3 Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.4i Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5 VEi 5-door Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5 VEi Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5i Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6 ESi 4WD Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6 ESi 5-door Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6 ESi Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6 VTi 4 L Check 3000 km, 10000 km/ 12 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i 5-door Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic Coupé 1.5i Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic Coupé 1.6 ESi Filter capacity 0,3 L, 3,3 L 5000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
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Civic EC/ED/EE (1987-1992)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.2 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.3 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.4 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.5i Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i DOHC 4WD Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i DOHC Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,8 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i SOHC 4WD Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i SOHC Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
Civic 1.6i VTEC Filter capacity 0,5 L, 4 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 10W-40, 5W-40, 15W-40
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Civic AG/AH/AJ/AK/AL/AM/AU (1984-1987)

Engine Capacity Change interval Oil type
Civic 1.2, -S Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Civic 1.2 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Civic 1.3, -S Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Civic 1.3 Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Civic 1.5, -S Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 5000 km/ 3 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
Civic 1.5i GT Filter capacity 0,5 L, 3,5 L 10000 km/ 6 months 5W-30, 5W-40, 15W-40, 10W-40
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