Honda Civic Oil Type & Capacity
The Honda Civic takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 3.7-4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2015 models use 0W-20 (3.8-4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-2026 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 3.7-4.8 qt |
| 2011-2015 | 0W-20 | 3.8-4.4 qt |
| 2007-2010 | 0W-20 / 5W-30 | 3.4-4.6 qt |
| 2001-2006 | 0W-20 | 3.4-3.7 qt |
| 1992-2000 | 5W-30 | 4.2 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every Civic year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Honda Civic take?
The Honda Civic takes 0W-30 or 5W-30 engine oil, about 3.7-4.8 qt with a filter change, on 2016-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2011-2015 models use 0W-20 (3.8-4.4 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Honda Civic take?
About 3.7-4.8 qt with a filter change on 2016-2026 models, and 3.8-4.4 qt on 2011-2015 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Honda Civic?
Yes. We record 5 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2016-2026: 0W-30/5W-30; 2011-2015: 0W-20; 2007-2010: 0W-20/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.