2015-2020 Honda Civic Specifications

Engine 1.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Oil capacity: 3.7 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.5L 4-Cylinder:0.032”

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Oil capacity: 3.9 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder:0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity:
  • 1.8L Engine Models: 13.2 US gal (50 ℓ)
  • 2.0L Engine Models:12.39 US gal (46.9 L)

Coolant

• Type: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
• Capacity: 
  • 1.8L Engine models: 1.48 US gal (5.59 ℓ).
  • 2.4L Engine model:  1.45 US gal (5.5 ℓ)

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda ATF DW-1 (automatic transmission fluid)
• Capacity: 7.9 US qt (7.5 L )

Manual Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil as a temporary replacement
• Capacity: 
  • 1.8L Engine Model: 1.5 US qt (1.4 ℓ)
  • 2.4L Engine Model: 2.0 US qt (1.9 ℓ)

Power Steering Fluid

• Type: Honda Power Steering Fluid preferred, or another brand of power steering fluid as a temporary replacement. Do not use ATF

Brake Fluid

• Type: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary replacement

Windshield Washer Fluid

• Capacity
  • 1.8L Engine Models:
    • U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
    • Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)
  • 2.4L Engine Models
    • U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 ℓ)
    • Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 ℓ)

Refrigerant

• Type: HFO-1234yf (R-1234yf)
• Capacity:1.5L engine models: 13.2 – 15.0 oz (375 – 425 g)

Air Conditioning Lubricant

• Type: RL85HM (POE)
• Capacity: 4.7 – 6.3 cu-in (77 – 103 cm3)

Fuel

• Capacity: 
  • Models without detachable towing hook: 12.39 US gal (46.9 L)
  • Models with detachable towing hook: 12.4 US gal (47.0 L)

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 
  • U.S.: 2.6 US qt (2.5 L)
  • Canada: 4.8 US qt (4.5 L)

Brake Fluid

• Type: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3

Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda HCF-2 Transmission Fluid
• Capacity: 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)

Manual Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
• Capacity: 2.0 US qt (1.9 L)

Coolant

• Type: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
• Capacity:
  • Continuously variable transmission models: 1.34 US gal (5.09 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
  • Models without detachable towing hook: 1.34 US gal (5.09 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
  • Manual transmission models: 1.32 US gal (5.01 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
  • Models without detachable towing hook: 1.32 US gal (5.01 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
  • Models with detachable towing hook:1.30 U.S. gal (4.92 L) (change including the remaining 0.15 US gal (0.58 L) in the reserve tank)

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 1.0 L P10A2 I3 turbo
  • 1.5 L L15B7 I4 turbo
  • 1.6 L R16B I4
  • 1.8 L R18Z1 I4
  • 2.0 L K20C2 I4
  • 2.0 L K20C1 I4 turbo (Type R)
• Diesel:
  • 1.6 L N16 i-DTEC I4 turbo

Transmission

• CVT
• 6-speed manual
• 9-speed Z.F. 9HP automatic
• (Diesel)

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings