How much transmission fluid does a 2020 Honda Civic Si take?

2.3 quarts as a total fill for the SDEM transmission (2.3 to 8 quarts across this year's engines). A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2020 Honda Civic Si use?

The source lists only a catalog code for this year, not the OEM specification, so use the fluid named in your owner's manual or on the dipstick.

What brake fluid does a 2020 Honda Civic Si take?

DOT 3, per the manufacturer note. It is also printed on the brake fluid reservoir cap.

2020 Honda Civic Si transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2020 Honda Civic Si (K20C1 2L 4-cylinder FC-FK) uses the SDEM manual transmission, which holds 2.3 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 2.3 to 8 quarts - see the table. Brake fluid is DOT 3.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: SDEM manual transmission, 2.3 qt total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid: DOT 3.
Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.

2020 Honda Civic Si fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
K20C1 2L 4-cylinder FC-FK	SDEM manual	2.3 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
K20C2 2L 4-cylinder FC-FK	JDJC automatic	6.1 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
L15B7 1.5L 4-cylinder FC-FK	BCGA automatic	8 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-
L15BA 1.5L 4-cylinder FC-FK	BCGA automatic	8 qt	per owner's manual	DOT 3	-

Fluids for the 2020 Honda Civic Si

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

Transmission fluidYou need about 3 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Other 2020 Honda Civic Si specs

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Other Civic Si years

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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.