2016–2021 10th generation (FC/FK)
2016–2021 Honda Civic Oil Type and Capacity
The 2016–2021 Honda Civic takes 0W-20 engine oil, 4.4 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2016–2021 Honda Civic 2.0L 4-cylinder (K20C2) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 (API SP/GF-6 acceptable) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 4.4 qt / 4.2 L |
| Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356XP |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500–10,000 mi with synthetic. 12 months max. |
| Drain plug torque | 29 ft-lbs |
Port-injected and naturally aspirated, no oil-dilution concern on this engine. 4.4 qt with filter.
2016–2021 Honda Civic 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15B7) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 (API SP/GF-6 acceptable) |
| Capacity (with filter) | 3.7 qt / 3.5 L |
| Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356XP |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500–10,000 mi. Short-trip/cold-climate cars should change earlier. See oil-dilution problem entry. |
| Drain plug torque | 29 ft-lbs |
3.7 qt with filter, noticeably less than the 2.0L, don't overfill. If the level on the dipstick rises between changes and smells of gas, that's fuel dilution.
2016–2021 Honda Civic 1.5L turbo (L15B7, Civic Si, 205 hp) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 3.7 qt / 3.5 L |
| Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356XP |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder; enthusiasts driven hard commonly change at 5,000 mi |
| Drain plug torque | 29 ft-lbs |
Same L15B7 block as the standard 1.5T with higher boost; same 3.7 qt fill. Si uses a different (colder) spark plug part than the base 1.5T, buy by VIN.
2016–2021 Honda Civic 2.0L turbo (K20C1, Civic Type R FK8) oil
Verified| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SN / ILSAC GF-5 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 5.7 qt / 5.4 L |
| Synthetic required | No (synthetic recommended) |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356XP |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder; track use warrants immediate post-event changes |
| Drain plug torque | 29 ft-lbs |
5.7 qt with filter, much more than other Civics. The dipstick reads oddly when cold; check warm on level ground. Many owners run a heavier oil for track days, but 0W-20 is the factory spec.
Which Honda Civic model years does this cover?
These oil 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 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic take?
- It depends on the engine. The 2.0L 4-cylinder (K20C2) takes 4.4 quarts; The 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15B7) takes 3.7 quarts; The 1.5L turbo (L15B7, Civic Si, 205 hp) takes 3.7 quarts; The 2.0L turbo (K20C1, Civic Type R FK8) takes 5.7 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SN / ILSAC GF-5 (API SP/GF-6 acceptable). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2016–2021 Honda Civic?
- The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic need an oil change?
- Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500–10,000 mi with synthetic. 12 months max.. Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic take?
- The OEM filter is Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356XP. Torque the drain plug to 29 lb-ft. An overtightened plug strips an aluminium pan.
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