Maintenance / 2004 Civic Hybrid · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.3 L · EPA 39/42 mpg city/highway

Engine oil and filter

Match both the oil grade and specification to this engine. Check the refill conditions before buying oil, then use the dipstick to confirm the final level.

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IntervalNormal: oil10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 1 year; filter20,000 mi (32,000 km) or 1 year. Severe: oil5,000 mi (8,000 km) or 6 months; filter10,000 mi (16,000 km) or 1 year. Use whichever applicable distance/time comes first.Verified

01 / Requirements

Configuration-specific service and fitment facts

These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.

Engine oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20 preferred;5W-20 permitted only if0W-20 is unavailable. Verified
Engine oil specification: Detergent engine oil displaying the API Certification Seal for gasoline engines; the original manual specifies energy-conserving oil. Verified
Engine oil refill with filter: 3.4 US qt VerifiedService oil change including filter; excluding oil remaining in the engine. Confirm final level using the dipstick.
Engine oil refill without filter: 3.2 US qt Verified
Oil drain plug torque: 29 lb-ft Verified
Engine oil drain washer: Install a new drain-bolt washer at the oil change; exact replacement part remains unverified. Verified

Refill and filter: A filter change, a top-up and a dry engine fill are different quantities. Match the filter and drain washer to the engine/VIN; check for leaks after servicing.
US schedule applicability: For US vehicles, severe service applies when driving mainly on trips under5 mi (8 km), or under10 mi (16 km) in freezing weather; above90°F(32°C); extensive idling/stop-and-go commercial use; with a roof rack or in mountains; or on muddy,dusty or de-iced roads. Occasional severe use alone follows the normal schedule.

Source

2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Owner’s Manual (CH0404OM)

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Honda-hosted original; title and introduction explicitly identify2004 Civic Hybrid. Original equipment and publication-era fluids are retained as dated evidence, not a current replacement-product or supersession claim.

United States model-year2004 Civic Hybrid, four retained EPA Hybrid records19588–19591. MT and CVT branches remain separate. ULEV/AT-PZEV tank variants and ABS-dependent spare tires are not assigned. Not applicable to gasoline1.7L, Si2.0L or GX CNG.Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF148/printed145, US normal/severe oil and oil-filter rows; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.; Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF150/printed147, US normal/severe oil and oil-filter rows; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.; Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF151/printed148, US normal/severe oil and oil-filter rows; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Engine oil viscosity: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF155/printed152, Adding Engine Oil / Recommended Engine Oil; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Engine oil specification: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF155/printed152, Recommended Engine Oil / API Certification Seal; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Engine oil refill with filter: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Oil change including filter; also PDF207 table; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Engine oil refill without filter: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Capacities / Engine oil change without filter; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Oil drain plug torque: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Changing the Oil and Filter / drain bolt with a new washer; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.Engine oil drain washer: Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Changing the Oil and Filter / step7; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.