2022–2025 11th generation (FE/FL)
2022–2025 Honda Civic Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2022–2025 Honda Civic takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT (2.0L/1.5T): Honda HCF-2 only, ~3.6 qt drain & fill per sub-code 3. 6MT (Si, Type R, hatch manuals): Honda Genuine MTF. Hybrid e:CVT has no belt. Its fluid service follows the Maintenance Minder.. Coolant: Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed); hybrid has separate engine and power-unit cooling loops. First change ~10 years/100k mi, then every 5 years..
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2022–2025 Honda Civic fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed); hybrid has separate engine and power-unit cooling loops. First change ~10 years/100k mi, then every 5 years. |
| Transmission | CVT (2.0L/1.5T): Honda HCF-2 only, ~3.6 qt drain & fill per sub-code 3. 6MT (Si, Type R, hatch manuals): Honda Genuine MTF. Hybrid e:CVT has no belt. Its fluid service follows the Maintenance Minder. |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid; replace every 3 years (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 2022 through 2025 — the 11th generation (FE/FL), compact sedan 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 2022–2025 Honda Civic
- 2022Generation launch: sedan and hatchback (no coupe). Si returns at 200 hp, 6MT only.
- 2023Type R FL5 arrives: 315 hp, 265/30ZR19 tires, still 0W-20 oil and a 5.7-qt sump
- 2025Facelift. 1.5T EX/Touring replaced by the 200-hp two-motor hybrid (Sport Hybrid / Sport Touring Hybrid, 50/47 mpg); LX and Sport keep the 2.0L. Hybrid gets a 10.6-gal tank and an under-hood 12V battery.
2022–2025 Honda Civic fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2022–2025 Honda Civic take?
- CVT (2.0L/1.5T): Honda HCF-2 only, ~3.6 qt drain & fill per sub-code 3. 6MT (Si, Type R, hatch manuals): Honda Genuine MTF. Hybrid e:CVT has no belt. Its fluid service follows the Maintenance Minder.. 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 2022–2025 Honda Civic use?
- Honda Long Life Blue Type 2 coolant (pre-mixed); hybrid has separate engine and power-unit cooling loops. First change ~10 years/100k mi, then every 5 years..
What brake fluid does a 2022–2025 Honda Civic take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid; replace every 3 years (sub-code 7).
Sources
- Honda techinfo, 2025 Civic Sedan Hybrid owner's manual specifications (oil 0W-20, 4.2 qt with filter)
- AMSOIL product application guide, 2025 Civic Type R 2.0L K20C1 (5.7 qt with filter)
- NHTSA recall 24V-744, steering gearbox worm wheel ('sticky steering')
- Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes
- Honda News, 2025 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Honda Civic EPA ratings (incl. hybrid)
- Honda parts, 76620-T20-A01 wiper blade, 2022–2025 Civic
- Honda parts, 17220-5BA-A00 air filter (2016–2026, 2.0L non-turbo)
- TireSize.com, 2023 Honda Civic OE tire sizes by trim
- Civic11 forum, Touring sedan door-placard pressures (33/32)
- Honda techinfo, 2022 Civic Maintenance Minder usage
