--- title: "2012-2015 Honda Civic Maintenance Schedule" description: "The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2015 Honda Civic Factory Maintenance Schedule The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it. ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (High confidence) ### 7,500 miles / 12 months - Replace engine oil and filter (Maintenance Minder code A or B) - Rotate tires (sub-code 1) - Code B adds: brake inspection, fluid checks, suspension/steering/driveline inspection ### 15,000 miles / 24 months - Repeat oil service per Maintenance Minder - Inspect brake pads and parking brake adjustment ### 30,000 miles / 36 months - Replace engine air filter and cabin air filter (sub-code 2) - Replace brake fluid at 3 years (sub-code 7) - Drain & fill automatic/CVT fluid (sub-code 3). CVT owners often do this every 25,000-30,000 mi ### 60,000 miles / 72 months - Repeat 30,000-mile items - Inspect drive belt, boots, and suspension ### 100,000 miles / 120 months - Replace spark plugs and inspect/adjust valve clearance (sub-code 4) - Replace engine coolant (sub-code 5; then every 5 years) Note: Honda's Maintenance Minder computes oil life from actual driving. There is no fixed factory mileage interval. Code A = oil change; code B = oil change plus inspections; sub-codes 1-7 add tires, filters, transmission fluid, plugs/valves, coolant, and brake fluid. Mileages above are typical, not fixed. ## Which Honda Civic model years does this cover? These service schedule specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2012 through 2015, the 9th generation (FB/FG), compact sedan and coupe. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012) - [2013 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2013) - [2014 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2014) - [2015 Civic](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2015) ## What changed during the 2012-2015 Honda Civic | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | Generation launch. A hybrid (1.5L IMA) and a natural-gas 1.8L were also sold 2012-2015 in small numbers, not covered in detail here. | | 2013 | Emergency refresh after poor reviews: new fascias, upgraded interior, standard rearview camera | | 2014 | CVT replaces the 5-speed automatic on 1.8L models; Touring-like EX-L Navi tops the range; Si gains 5 hp (205) | ## 2012-2015 Honda Civic service schedule: common questions ### How often does a 2012-2015 Honda Civic need servicing? The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there. ### What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic? Replace engine air filter and cabin air filter (sub-code 2); Replace brake fluid at 3 years (sub-code 7); Drain & fill automatic/CVT fluid (sub-code 3). CVT owners often do this every 25,000-30,000 mi. ### What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic? Repeat 30,000-mile items; Inspect drive belt, boots, and suspension. ### What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic? Replace spark plugs and inspect/adjust valve clearance (sub-code 4); Replace engine coolant (sub-code 5; then every 5 years). ### Does severe service change the schedule for a 2012-2015 Honda Civic? Honda's Maintenance Minder computes oil life from actual driving. There is no fixed factory mileage interval. Code A = oil change; code B = oil change plus inspections; sub-codes 1-7 add tires, filters, transmission fluid, plugs/valves, coolant, and brake fluid. Mileages above are typical, not fixed. ## Sources - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2012 Civic 1.8L R18Z1 (oil capacity/viscosity)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/honda/civic/1-8l-4-cyl-engine-code-r18z1-6/) - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2014 Civic 2.4L K24Z7](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2014/honda/civic/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24z7-7/) - [Honda parts, 17220-R1A-A01 engine air filter, 2012-2015 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-engine-air-filter-17220r1aa01) - [Honda parts, 12290-R1A-A01 / 12290-R1Z-A01 spark plugs](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-spark-plug-12290r1za01) - [TirePressure.org, 2013 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim](https://tirepressure.org/honda/civic/2013) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Honda Civic EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2013_Honda_Civic.shtml) - [Honda News, 2013 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-152f07edcfbf4ebeadde2b4f7ab8c01e-2013-honda-civic-sedan-specifications) - [AutoZone, 2013 Civic headlight bulb fitment (9006 low / 9005 high)](https://www.autozone.com/collision-body-parts-and-hardware/headlight/honda/civic/2013) - [9thGenCivic forum, ATF DW-1 drain & fill volume; Si spark plug spec](https://www.9thgencivic.com/threads/automatic-transmission-fluid-change.116481/) ## Other Honda Civic generations - [2022-2025 Honda Civic service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/service-schedule) - [2016-2021 Honda Civic service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/service-schedule) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/service-schedule). ## More for the 2012-2015 Honda Civic - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.