Maintenance / 2021 Civic 5Dr · Manual 6-speed · 4 cyl · 1.5 L · Turbo
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.
IntervalFollow Maintenance Minder A for oil or B for oil and filter. If no reminder appears within 12 months after reset, change the oil every year.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 Verified
- Engine oil specification
- Premium-grade detergent engine oil bearing the API Certification Seal Verified
- Engine oil refill with filter
- 3.7 US qt VerifiedPublished as 3.7 US qt (3.5 L); check the dipstick after the service rather than treating capacity as a blind fill target.
- Engine oil refill without filter
- 3.4 US qt Verified
- Oil drain plug torque
- 30 lb-ft 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.
- Service requirements
- For the 1.5 L hatchback: 3.5 L with a new filter, or 3.2 L without replacing it. Install a new drain-bolt washer and tighten the drain bolt to 40 N·m. Run the engine, check for leaks, stop it and wait three minutes before verifying the dipstick level.