1990-2024 Honda Civic Oil Capacity & Oil Type

For the Honda Civic series, knowing the suitable oil capacity and type is key to keeping it running smoothly and increasing the engine’s durability.

So what is the Honda Civic Oil Capacity and Oil Type?

This article will give a brief guide showing the oil capacity and best oil type recommendations for different Honda Civics from 1990-2024.

Let’s get started!

Honda Civic Oil Capacity

Note that the oil capacities mentioned in the article are the capacities of the respective Honda Civic WITH FILTER.

Type the model year or engine of your Honda Civic into SEARCH BOX to know the oil capacity.

Eg.: 2012 Honda Civic 2.4L

Year	Model	Engine	Oil Capacity (qts/Ls)	Oil Type	Recommendation
1990	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B2 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1991	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B2 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1992	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B7 C	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1992	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B8 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1992	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1992	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z6 D	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1993	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B7 C	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1993	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B8 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1993	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1993	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z6 D	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1994	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B7 C	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1994	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B8 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1994	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1994	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z6 D	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1995	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B7 C	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1995	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B8 A	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1995	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1995	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D15Z6 D	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2001	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2002	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A1 D17A6 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2003	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA1 F	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2003	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A1 D17A6 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2004	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA1 F	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2004	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2005	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA1 F	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2005	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A1 B	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2006	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2007	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2008	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2009	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2010	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2011	Honda Civic	1.3L 4-cyl Engine Code LDA2 2	3.4 quarts / 3.2 L	0w20, 5w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
1996	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1996	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y8 3	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1997	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1997	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y8 3	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1998	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1998	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y8 3	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1999	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1999	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y8 3	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2000	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2000	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y8 3	3.5 quarts / 3.3 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1990	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B1 1	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1990	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16A6 6	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1991	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B1 1	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1991	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16A6 6	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1998	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16B5 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1999	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16B5 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2000	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16B5 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2001	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A2 C	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2001	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A6 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2001	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A7 0	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2002	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A2 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2002	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A7 J	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2003	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A7 7	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2004	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A2 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2004	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A6 C	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2004	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A7 7	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2005	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A2 D	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2005	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A6 C	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2005	Honda Civic	1.7L 4-cyl Engine Code D17A7 7	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2016	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 A Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2017	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 8 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2017	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15BA A Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2018	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 9 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2018	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15BA 0 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2019	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 8 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2019	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 9 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2020	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2020	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15BA Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2021	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code D15B1	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2021	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2022	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15CA A Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2022	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15BY 6 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2022	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15B7 0Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2023	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15CA 3 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2023	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15CY 2 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2024	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15BY 6 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2024	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code L15CA 7 Turbo	3.7 quarts / 3.5 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
1996	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y7 1	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1997	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y7 1	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1998	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y7 1	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
1999	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y7 1	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2000	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code D16Y7 1	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2012	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code LEA2 A	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2013	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code LEA2 A	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2014	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code LEA2 A	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2015	Honda Civic	1.5L 4-cyl Engine Code LEA2 5	3.8 quarts / 3.6 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2006	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2006	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 4	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2007	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2007	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 4	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2008	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2008	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2009	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2009	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2010	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2010	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2011	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A1 R	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2011	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A4 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2012	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A9 2	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2012	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18Z1 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2013	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A9 8	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2013	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18Z1 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2014	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A9 8	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2014	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18Z1 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2015	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18A9 6	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2015	Honda Civic	1.8L 4-cyl Engine Code R18Z1 4	3.9 quarts / 3.7 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
1999	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code B16A2 VTEC G	4.2 quarts / 4.0 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2000	Honda Civic	1.6L 4-cyl Engine Code B16A2 VTEC G	4.2 quarts / 4.0 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2023	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 1	4.2 quarts / 4.0 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2012	Honda Civic	2.4L 4-cyl Engine Code K24Z7 7	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2013	Honda Civic	2.4L 4-cyl Engine Code K24Z7 7	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2014	Honda Civic	2.4L 4-cyl Engine Code K24Z7 7	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2015	Honda Civic	2.4L 4-cyl Engine Code K24Z7 3	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2016	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 9	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2017	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 7	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2018	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 6	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2019	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 7	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2020	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 Turbo	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2020	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2022	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 5	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2024	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 2 Turbo	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2024	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C2 3 Turbo	4.4 quarts / 4.2 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2002	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20A3 G	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2003	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20A3 G	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2004	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20A3 G	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2005	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20A3 G	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w20	Valvoline Extended Protection High Mileage 5W20
2006	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2007	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2008	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2009	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2010	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2011	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20Z3 Z	4.6 quarts / 4.4 L	5w30	Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W30
2017	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 D Turbo	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2018	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 B Turbo	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2019	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 6 Turbo	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2021	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 Turbo)	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2023	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 Turbo	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20
2023	Honda Civic	2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code K20C1 6 Turbo	5.7 quarts / 5.4 L	0w20	Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy 0W20

2020-2024 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

2020-2024 Honda Civic with engine types 1.5L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, and 2021 2.0L 4-cyl has an oil capacity of 3.7 quarts (3.7 liters), 4.4 quarts(4.2 liters), and 5.7quarts(5.4 liters), respectively. Best recommendation for oil type is 0w-20. Full synthetic usually lasts longer than conventional oil. Synthetic oil can be used between 7,500 miles and up to 10,000 miles before needing to be changed.

2016 – 2019 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

2016-2019 Honda Civics make use of the same oil type as 2020-2021 series; 0W-20 synthetic oil. The Engine oil capacity for engine size of 1.5L 4-cyl is 3.7 quarts(3.5 liters), that of 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo Engine is 5.7 quarts(5.4 liters), and 2.0L 4-cyl is 4.4 quarts (4.4 liters).

2012 – 2015 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

Honda Civic model with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine has an oil capacity of 3.8 quarts(3.6 liters), whereas that of 1.8L 4-cyl engine holds 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters) and engine size of 2.4L 4-cyl has an oil capacity of 4.4 quarts (4.2 liters).

0W-20 is highly recommended for 2012-2015 Honda Civic engines. The oil should be checked every 7,500-10,000 miles for the best performance.

2006 – 2011 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

The 2006-2011 Honda Civic with 1.3L 4-cyl engine has an oil capacity of 3.4 quarts (3.2 liters), and it takes 5W-20. Next to that is the 1.8L 4-cyl engine. It has an oil capacity of 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters) and uses 5W-20 oil type. And lastly, the 2.0L 4-cyl engine has an oil capacity of 4.6 quarts(4.4 liters) and requires an oil type of 5W-30.

2001 – 2005 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

Engine size of 1.3L 4-cyl has an oil capacity of 3.4 quarts (3.2 liters) with filter, following that is the 1.7L Code D17A1 B Engine with 3.4 quarts(3.2 liters). Honda Civic with engine 1.7L 4-cyl has the oil capacity of 3.7 quarts (3.5 liters) and 4.6 quarts (4.4 liters) for 2.0L 4-cyl.

It’s recommended to use 5W-20 oil for both 1.7L 4-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl Engine size, while for the model with 1.3L 4-cyl engine, 0W-20 is preferred.

1996 – 2000 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

The oil type recommendation for 1996-2000 Honda Civic is premium-grade 5W-30 detergent oil.

These model years come with multiple engine options that the oil capacities are diverse. Below is the list of oil capacities that those engines require:

The 1.6L Engine Code B16A2 VTEC G holds 4.2 quarts (4.0 liters)
The 1.6L Engine Code D16B5 D requires 3.7 quarts(3.5 liters)
The 1.6L Engine Code D16Y5 VTEC-E 2 needs 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters)
The 1.6L Engine Code D16Y7 1 takes 3.8 quarts (3.6 liters)
The 1.6L Engine Code D16Y8 3 has a capacity of 3.5 quarts (3.3 liters).

1992 – 1995 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

The 1992 – 1995 Honda Civic makes use of 5w30 on all of its engine types. The oil capacity for all engine sizes here is 3.4 quarts(3.2 liters).

1990 – 1991 Honda Civic Oil Capacity

The oil capacity for 1.5L 4 -cyl Engine D15B1 1 is 3.7 quarts(3.5 liters) after that is the 1.5L 4 -cyl Engine D15B2 A with a capacity of 3.4 quarts(3.2 liters), and lastly 1.6L 4 -cyl Engine Code D16A6 with a capacity of 3.7 quarts(3.5 liters). The recommended oil for 1990-1991 is 5W-30.

Honda Civic Oil Type

*It’s important to have high-quality oil for your car to run smoothly. You can run into problems with the oil at some point. Bad oil can cause damage to the engine.*

It is advisable to use Premium Motor Oils labeled with the API Certification Seal for Honda Civic. The API Certification indicates that these oils can meet the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements. They have features that offer excellent internal engine heat protection, low-temperature protection, sludge buildup prevention, and outstanding oxidation resistance.

It is important you choose the right oil viscosity grade of your engine (0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30), as this will help to extend the engine life of your Honda Civic.

Recommended Oil for Honda Civic

Top 0W20 Oil for Honda Civic

According to Honda Civic owner’s manual, 0w20 is the most popular oil grade used. It is recommended to use this viscosity grade for 2012 – 2024 Honda Civic. If you look for good 0w20 oil for your Honda, these products can be your best pick.

Honda Genuine 0w20
Mobil 1 Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-20
Shell Rotella Gas Truck Full Synthetic 0W-20

	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price
	Honda Genuine 0W-20 Check Price	Mobil 1 0W-20 Check Price	Shell Rotella 0W-20 Check Price
Price	Expensive	Cheapest	Cheaper
Type	Full synthetic	Full synthetic	Full synthetic
Pros	- Prevent leak - Fuel economy - OEM-approved	- Extend oil change interval - Perform well in hot & cold temps - Reasonable price	- Ecellent fuel economy - Outperforms in severe driving conditions - Provides protection for hauling and towing
Rating	4.5/5	4.9/5	4.9/5
Cons	- Not always available	- The container leaked - Online price tends to fluctuate	- Not be suitable for use in older engines - Cause leak in older engines
Verdict	- OEM-approved - For cars under warranty	- For daily use - Reasonable price	- For severe driving conditions driving - For modern engine technology

Top 5W20 Oil for Honda Civic

Oils with 5w20 viscosity are the best for 2004 – 2011 Honda Civic. Here are some of the best 5w20 oils in the market with API Certification.

Genuine Honda 5W-20
Castrol 03083 Edge 5W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic
Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 5W-20

	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price
	Honda Genuine 5W20 Check Price	Valvoline 5W20 Check Price	Castrol Edge 5W20 Check Price
Rating	4.9/5	4.8/5	4.8/5
Price	Expensive	Cheaper	Cheapest
Type	Synthetic Blend	Full synthetic	Full synthetic
Pros	- Tested and approved by Honda R&D - Excellent low-temperature pumpability - Reduce wear for longer engine protection - Improve fuel economy	- Offer 25% better deposit - Provide 40% more wear protection - Advanced protection for hardworking cars - Reasonable price	- Protection for 10,000 miles between oil changes - 3X stronger than the leading full synthetic - Provides protection under extreme pressure - Reasonable price
Cons	- Not always available	- The container is prone to rupturing	- Get dirty quicker in older engines
Verdict	- OEM-approved - For cars under warranty	- Reasonable price - Best overall	- For modern engine technology

Top 5W30 Oil for Honda Civic

If you owner’s manual mentions that 5W30 is the viscosity grade used for your Honda Civic, these oil can meet all requirements that your vehicle needs. They are 5W30 detergent oil displaying the API Certification Seal.

Honda Genuine 5w30
Mobil 1 Advanced Full Synthetic 5W-30
Idemitsu Full Synthetic 5W-30

	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price
	Honda Genuine 5W30 Check Price	Mobil 1 5W30 Check Price	Idemitsu 5W-30 Check Price
Rating	4.5/5	4.8/5	4.7/5
Price	Expensive	24.5/5	18/1
Type	Synthetic Blend	Full synthetic	Full synthetic
Pros	- Tested and approved by Honda R&D - provides protection all year round - Offer strenght under severe driving conditions - Improve fuel economy	- Protects up to 10,000 miles between oil changes - Improve fuel economy - Keep engine clean - Reasonable price	- Maximize fuel economy - Minimizes deposit under extreme conditions - Less oil emissions ans burn-off - Keep engine clean
Cons	- Hard to find at local stores	- The container is prone to rupturing	- Expensive price
Verdict	- OEM-approved - For cars under warranty	- Reasonable price - Best overall	- For extreme operating conditions

Related: Best Oil For Honda CRV

Final Words

To sum up, I have helped you with the oil capacity and types for different Honda civic models from 1990-2024. The first step is for you to find out the exact model of the Honda Civic you have and then follow the guide I have provided.

Also, I listed the most recommended oil for your Civic. Just click the product mentioned above and get what you need quickly.

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