--- title: "Honda Civic Oil Type: 0W-20, 4.4 qt" description: "How the Honda Civic oil specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. The 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." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/oil" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # Honda Civic Oil Type and Capacity The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes. ## Has the Honda Civic oil specification changed by year? | Model years | Viscosity | Capacity | OEM filter | Interval | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2022-2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/oil) | 0W-20 | 4.4 / 3.7 / 5.7 / 4.2 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500-10,000 mi. 12 months max. | | [2016-2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/oil) | 0W-20 | 4.4 / 3.7 / 5.7 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500-10,000 mi with synthetic. 12 months max. | | [2012-2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil) | 0W-20 | 3.9 / 4.2 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder (oil life %); typically 7,500-10,000 mi with synthetic. 12 months max. | ## Full specifications by generation The oil on a Honda Civic is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers. - [2022-2025 Honda Civic Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022-2025/oil) - [2016-2021 Honda Civic Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016-2021/oil) - [2012-2015 Honda Civic Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012-2015/oil) ## Honda Civic oil: common questions ### How many quarts of oil does a 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 family) takes 3.7 quarts; The 1.5L turbo (Civic Si, 200 hp) takes 3.7 quarts; The 2.0L turbo (K20C1, Civic Type R FL5) takes 5.7 quarts; The 2.0L Hybrid (Atkinson-cycle 2.0L + two-motor e:CVT) takes 4.2 quarts, all figures include a new filter. ### What kind of oil does a Honda Civic take? 0W-20 meeting API SN or later / ILSAC GF-6. Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above. ### Can you use a different viscosity in a 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 Honda Civic need an oil change? Per Maintenance Minder; typically 7,500-10,000 mi. 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 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 - [Honda techinfo, 2025 Civic Sedan Hybrid owner's manual specifications (oil 0W-20, 4.2 qt with filter)](https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/OM/AH/AT542525IOM/enu/details/131266047-16992.html) - [AMSOIL product application guide, 2025 Civic Type R 2.0L K20C1 (5.7 qt with filter)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/honda/civic/2-0l-4-cyl-engine-code-k20c1-2-turbo/) - [NHTSA recall 24V-744, steering gearbox worm wheel ('sticky steering')](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V744-4093.PDF) - [Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes](https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases/american-honda-recalls-approximately-17-million-vehicles-to-repair-steering-gearboxes) - [Honda News, 2025 Civic Sedan specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-c28e8d1efb94e520fef21ff3f800cb30-2025-honda-civic-sedan-specifications-features) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Honda Civic EPA ratings (incl. hybrid)](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025_Honda_Civic.shtml) - [Honda parts, 76620-T20-A01 wiper blade, 2022-2025 Civic](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-wiper-blade-76620t20a01) - [Honda parts, 17220-5BA-A00 air filter (2016-2026, 2.0L non-turbo)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-air-filter-172205baa00) - [TireSize.com, 2023 Honda Civic OE tire sizes by trim](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/Civic/2023/) - [Civic11 forum, Touring sedan door-placard pressures (33/32)](https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/psa-check-your-tire-pressure.802/) - [Honda techinfo, 2022 Civic Maintenance Minder usage](https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/OM/AH/AT202222IOM/enu/details/131229047-12935.html) ## Find your exact Civic - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2014) - [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2013) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/2012) More Honda Civic guides: - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/fluids) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/civic/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.