Honda Civic 2021-Present

The 11th generation Honda Civic, introduced in 2021 and continuing into the present, represents a significant evolution in design and technology. It features a more mature, sophisticated appearance, cleaner lines, and a sportier stance. Available as a sedan and hatchback, the Civic offers a wider array of trims and options to cater to various customer needs. The interior was refreshed with improved materials and an updated infotainment system, including a larger touchscreen display with modern connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

Safety remains a top priority, and the Civic comes equipped with Honda Sensing as a standard feature on many trims, offering advanced driver-assistance technologies like adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. On the performance front, the Civic offers a range of engine options to suit different preferences, including hybrid powertrains for enhanced fuel efficiency. Overall, the 11th-generation Civic continues to uphold its reputation for reliability, practicality, and strong resale value while evolving to meet modern drivers' demands with improved design and technology.

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

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 : 0.031”

Engine 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 0W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Oil capacity: 5.7 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 2.0L 4-Cylinder: 0.032”

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: : 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: 12.39 US gal (46.9 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: 
  • 2.0 L Engine models: 1.4 US gal (5.32 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
  • 1.5 L Engine models: 1.34 US gal (5.09 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)

Coolant

• Type: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
• Capacity:
• 2.0 L Engine models: 1.4 US gal (5.32 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)
• 1.5 L Engine models: 1.34 US gal (5.09 L) (change including the remaining 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in the reserve tank)

Manual Transmission Fluid

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

Powertrain

Engine

• Petrol:
  • 1.5 L L15B7 turbo DOHC I4
  • 1.5 L L15BG FFV turbo DOHC I4 (Thailand)
  • 1.5 L L15BJ turbo DOHC I4
  • 1.5 L L15C turbo DOHC I4[44]
  • 1.5 L L15CA turbo DOHC I4 (Civic Si)
  • 2.0 L K20C2 i-VTEC DOHC I4
• Petrol hybrid:
  • 2.0 L LFA1/LFB1/LFC2 PGM-FI DOHC i-VTEC I4 (Civic e: HEV)

Transmission

• CVT
• 6-speed manual
• eCVT

Fuel Consumption

Front Lights

• Headlights (Low Beam): 55 W (H11)
• Headlights (High Beam): 60 W (HB3)
• Fog Lights: 35 W (H8)
• Parking/Daytime Running Lights: LED
• Front Side Marker Lights: 3 W
• Front Turn Signal Lights: 21 W (Amber)

Rear Lights

• Brake Lights: 21 W
• Rear Turn Signal Lights: 21 W (Amber)
• Tail/Rear Side Marker Lights: LED
• Back-Up Lights: 16 W
• Taillights: LED
• High-Mount Brake Light: 21 W
• Rear License Plate Light: LED

Interior Lights

• Map Lights:5 W
• Ceiling Light: 8 W
• Vanity Mirror Lights: 2 W
• Glove Box Light: LED
• Trunk Light:5 W