Honda Civic 2001-2005 (7th gen)

The seventh generation of the Honda Civic, produced from 2001 to 2005, brought significant changes and improvements to this popular compact car. The exterior design featured a more streamlined and aerodynamic look with a sloping hood and pronounced headlights. The Civic was available in various body styles, including sedan, coupe, and hatchback, catering to various preferences.

Inside, the cabin received a makeover, offering passengers a more spacious and comfortable environment. The dashboard was designed with user-friendly controls and featured quality materials. Regarding safety, the Civic was equipped with front airbags, antilock brakes, and other standard safety features. The seventh-generation Civic retained its reputation for reliability and fuel efficiency, making it a practical choice for daily commuting and family transportation. Overall, this iteration of the Honda Civic continued to be popular among consumers for its affordability, efficiency, and practicality.

Honda Civic specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 1.7L 4-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 29 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 3.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 1.7L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 35 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 4.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.044”

Fuel

• Capacity: 13.2 US gal (50.0L )

Coolant

• Capacity: 
  • Manual: 1.06 US gal (4.0 L)
  • Automatic:1.03 US gal (3.9 L )

Automatic Transmission Fluid

• Type: Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic Transmission Fluid) preferred, or a DEXRON III ATF as a temporary replacement
• Capacity: 6.2 US qt (5.9 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: 1.7 US qt (1.6 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 Reservoir

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

Refrigerant

• Type: HFC-134a (R-134a)
• Capacity:17.6 19.4 oz (500 550 g)

Air Conditioning Lubricant

• Type: S P-10

Powertrain

Engine

• 1.3 L LDA series I4 SOHC (Hybrid)
• 1.4 L D14Z6 I4
• 1.5 L D15Y3 I4
• 1.5 L D15Z6 I4
• 1.6 L D16V1 I4
• 1.6 L D16W7 I4
• 1.6 L D16W9 I4
• 1.7 L D17A1 I4
• 1.7 L D17A6 I4
• 1.7 L D17A2 VTEC LEV I4
• 1.7 L CTDi turbo common rail diesel
• 2.0 L K20A2 I4
• 2.0 L K20A3 I4

Transmission

• 5/6-speed manual
• 4/5-speed automatic
• Continuously variable transmission

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Daytime Running Light Bulb: 9005
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 1157NA
  • 194
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 1157NA
  • 7440NA
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: 9005
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9006+

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb
  • 921
  • 7440
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 7443-SCK
  • 7443
  • 7528
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb:
  • 7440
  • 2825
• Inner Tail Light Bulb: 168
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Outer Tail Light Bulb:
  • 7443-SCK
  •  7443
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 1157NA
  •  168
• Rear Sidemarker Light Bulb:
  • 7443-SCK
  • 7443
  •  194
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 7440
  • 7506
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 7443-SCK
  • 7443
  • 7528

Interior Lights

• Auto Trans Indicator Light Bulb: 74
• Dome Light Bulb: DE3175
• Map Light Bulb: 168
• Trunk Light Bulb: 168