2016–2021 10th generation (FC/FK)
2016–2021 Honda Civic Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2016–2021 Honda Civic takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT: Honda HCF-2 only (NOT ATF DW-1). Owner's manual drain & fill is ~3.6 qt; change per sub-code 3 or every 25,000–50,000 mi for longevity. 6MT (2.0L, Si, Type R): Honda Genuine MTF, ~1.6–1.9 qt.. Coolant: Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed). First change ~10 years/100k mi (Maintenance Minder sub-code 5), then every 5 years..
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2016–2021 Honda Civic fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed). First change ~10 years/100k mi (Maintenance Minder sub-code 5), then every 5 years. |
| Transmission | CVT: Honda HCF-2 only (NOT ATF DW-1). Owner's manual drain & fill is ~3.6 qt; change per sub-code 3 or every 25,000–50,000 mi for longevity. 6MT (2.0L, Si, Type R): Honda Genuine MTF, ~1.6–1.9 qt. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid; replace every 3 years (Maintenance Minder sub-code 7) |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
Plain washer fluid; no special spec
Which Honda Civic model years does this cover?
These fluids specifications apply to every Honda Civic built from 2016 through 2021 — the 10th generation (FC/FK), compact sedan, coupe, and hatchback. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2016–2021 Honda Civic
- 2016Generation launch (sedan/coupe, 2.0L and 1.5T). Two recalls hit the first year: piston pin snap rings (16V-074) and the electric parking brake software (16V-725).
- 2017Hatchback, Si (205 hp), and Type R (306 hp) join the lineup
- 2019Facelift: revised fascias, standard Honda Sensing, volume knob returns, new Sport sedan/coupe trim
- 2021Final year; sedan/hatch only (coupe dropped after 2020, no 2021 Si)
2016–2021 Honda Civic fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic take?
- CVT: Honda HCF-2 only (NOT ATF DW-1). Owner's manual drain & fill is ~3.6 qt; change per sub-code 3 or every 25,000–50,000 mi for longevity. 6MT (2.0L, Si, Type R): Honda Genuine MTF, ~1.6–1.9 qt.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure.
What coolant does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic use?
- Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed). First change ~10 years/100k mi (Maintenance Minder sub-code 5), then every 5 years..
What brake fluid does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid; replace every 3 years (Maintenance Minder sub-code 7).
Sources
- Motivx Tools, 2016–2018 Civic oil change guide (capacities by engine)
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2017 Civic 1.5L L15B7
- Honda parts, 17220-5AA-A00 (1.5T) and 17220-5BA-A00 (2.0L) air filters
- Honda parts, 12290-59B-003 spark plug (NGK ILZKAR8H8S), 2016–2021 Civic 1.5T
- Honda parts, 15400-PLM-A02 oil filter
- NHTSA recall 20V-314, Denso fuel pump (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA recall 23V-858, expanded fuel pump recall (Part 573 report)
- NHTSA, 2016 Civic piston pin snap ring recall 16V-074 / SB 16-017
- Honda TSB 19-091, AC condenser 10-year warranty extension (NHTSA copy)
- WardsAuto, Honda extends warranty for 1.5L oil dilution (Civic/CR-V)
- TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda Civic placard pressures by trim
- fueleconomy.gov, 2017 Honda Civic EPA ratings
- CivicX forum, brake rotor/caliper dimensions by trim
- Interstate Batteries, 2017/2019 Civic Group 51R fitment