Exact configuration / US market
2021 / MY2021 / FWD
Honda Civic 5Dr · Manual 6-speed · 4 cyl · 2.0 L · Turbo
MY2021 US configuration with 2.0 L, manual 6-speed, and source-linked EPA data.
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Identity
8/11- Model year
- 2021
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- Passenger car
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacityThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 4
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Seating table, Seating Capacity, both columns - Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- HNX
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, mfrCode - EPA vehicle class
- Large Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 43643
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, id - EPA engine ID
- 13
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, engId
Powertrain
14/22- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Internal combustion
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- SIDI
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, eng_dscr - Engine code
- Not recorded
- Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, cylinders - DisplacementThe manufacturer explicitly states 1996 cm³; this replaces only the EPA rounded 2.0 L/2000 cm³ displacement. Other EPA identity, fuel and efficiency values remain preserved.
- 121.8 cu in
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Displacement, Civic Type R and Limited Edition - Bore
- Not recorded
- Stroke
- Not recorded
- Compression ratioThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 9.8:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Compression Ratio9.8:1, both columns - ValvesFactory valve-train description:16-valve DOHC VTEC.
- 16
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Valve Train16-Valve DOHC VTEC, both columns - Induction
- Turbocharged
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel deliveryThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Direct fuel injection
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Direct Injection, both columns - Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- No
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, startStop - Engine powerThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 306 hp
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Horsepower (SAE net)306@6500 rpm, both columns; associated disclaimer306@6500 rpm (SAE net) - Power speedThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 6,500 rpm
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Horsepower (SAE net)306@6500 rpm, both columns - Engine torqueThe manufacturer specifies a 2500–4500 rpm torque plateau; no single torque-speed number is inferred.
- 295 lb-ft
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Torque (SAE net)295 lb-ft@2500–4500 rpm, both columns - Torque speed
- Not recorded
- RedlineThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 7,000 rpm
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Engineering table, Redline7000 rpm, both columns
Transmission
5/8- Transmission
- Manual 6-speed
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, trany - Transmission code
- Not recorded
- Transmission type
- Manual
Derived
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- Not recorded
- Forward ratios / speeds
- 6
Derived
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, trany; parsed forward-speed count - Driven wheels
- FWD
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, drive - DifferentialThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Helical limited-slip differential
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission table, Helical Limited-Slip Differential, both columns - Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
8/19- 1st gear
- 3.6:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio1, both columns - 2nd gear
- 2.1:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio2, both columns - 3rd gear
- 1.5:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio3, both columns - 4th gear
- 1.1:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio4, both columns - 5th gear
- 0.9:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio5, both columns - 6th gear
- 0.7:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission,6-Speed Manual Transmission table, Forward ratio6, both columns - 7th gear
- Not recorded
- 8th gear
- Not recorded
- 9th gear
- Not recorded
- 10th gear
- Not recorded
- CVT lowest ratio
- Not recorded
- CVT highest ratio
- Not recorded
- Reverse
- 3.8:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission table, Reverse3.758, both columns - Final drive
- 4.1:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Transmission table, Final Drive4.111, both columns - Front final drive
- Not recorded
- Rear final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case high range
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case low range
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
5/7- Frame / construction
- Not recorded
- Front suspensionThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Dual-axis MacPherson strut
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Dual-Axis MacPherson Strut Front Suspension, both columns - Rear suspensionThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Multi-link
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, both columns - SteeringThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Dual-pinion, variable-ratio electric power steering
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering, both columns - Steering ratioThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 11.7:1
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Steering Ratio11.7:1, both columns - Turns lock-to-lockThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 2.12
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock2.12, both columns - Turning circle
- Not recorded
Brakes
2/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakesThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Power-assisted ventilated two-piece disc,13.8 in
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes, front13.8 in, both columns - Rear brakesThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- Power-assisted solid disc,12.0 in
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Body/Suspension/Chassis table, Power-Assisted, Ventilated, Two-Piece Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes, rear12.0 in, both columns - Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
2/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheel
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel
- Not recorded
- Front tire
- Not recorded
- Rear tire
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressureThe manual gives 35 psi (240 kPa) front and 33 psi (230 kPa) rear for both listed original 2.0 L wheel options,18-inch and 20-inch. Confirm actual fitment and door label; modified tires/wheels require separate review.
- 35 psi
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Tire, front pressure footnotes *4 and *5:2.0 L18-inch and20-inch original wheels - Rear cold tire pressureThe manual gives 35 psi (240 kPa) front and 33 psi (230 kPa) rear for both listed original 2.0 L wheel options,18-inch and 20-inch. Confirm actual fitment and door label; modified tires/wheels require separate review.
- 33 psi
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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Tire, rear pressure footnotes *4 and *5:2.0 L18-inch and20-inch original wheels
Replacement fitment
1/22- Wheel bolt pattern
- Not recorded
- Center bore
- Not recorded
- Front wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener thread
- Not recorded
- Spare tire
- Not recorded
- Driver-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Passenger-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Rear wiper
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery specification
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery group / size
- Not recorded
- Low-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- High-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- Fog-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Front turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Rear turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Brake-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Reverse-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Engine air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Cabin air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Engine oil-filter fitmentReviewed only for the eight explicitly assigned 2021 Civic sedan, hatchback and Type R configurations with their recorded engines and transmissions. The Type R match comes from its separate K20C1 row. WIX displacement labels are retained as printed and do not change Honda displacement. Use one standard 57356 filter and follow Honda service intervals.
- WIX 57356
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WIX 2021 Application Catalog 99400, printed page 335 / PDF page 336, HONDA 2021: CIVIC L4 1.5L 1497cc Turbo; CIVIC L4 2.0L 1996cc 122 CID; separate CIVIC Type R L4 2L 2000cc 122 CID Turbo, K20C1. Oil column: 57356 in all three rows, not Oil XP 57356XP. Printed page 16 / PDF page 17: footnote 53 is the Masterpack option only. - Engine oil drain washer
- Not recorded
Dimensions and capacity
6/13- Overall lengthThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 179.4 in
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Exterior Measurements table, Length179.4 in, both columns - Overall widthThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 73.9 in
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Exterior Measurements table, Width73.9 in, both columns - Overall heightThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 56.5 in
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Exterior Measurements table, Height56.5 in, both columns - WheelbaseThe stated value is identical in Civic Type R and Limited Edition columns; no specific retail edition is inferred for the EPA record.
- 106.3 in
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Exterior Measurements table, Wheelbase106.3 in, both columns - Front track
- Not recorded
- Rear track
- Not recorded
- Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weight
- Not recorded
- Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- 97 ft³
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, pv2, pv4, and hpv - Cargo volume
- 26 ft³
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, lv2, lv4, and hlv - Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Load and utility
0/13- GVWR
- Not recorded
- Front GAWR
- Not recorded
- Rear GAWR
- Not recorded
- GCWR
- Not recorded
- Maximum trailer weight
- Not recorded
- Maximum tongue load
- Not recorded
- Maximum roof load
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed depth
- Not recorded
- Cargo-floor length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area height
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
4/16- Fuel tankU.S.-gallon conversion, corroborated by owner manual printed 684/PDF 68612.39 US gal (46.9 L).
- 49.6 US qt
Derived
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
MPG / Fuel Economy Ratings table, Fuel Tank Capacity12.39 gal, both U.S. columns - Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filterPublished as 5.7 US qt (5.4 L); verify final level with the dipstick after service.
- 5.7 US qt
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Engine Oil, change including filter, footnote *2:2.0 L engine models - Engine oil without filter
- 5.3 US qt
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Engine Oil, change without filter, footnote *2:2.0 L engine models - Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacity
- Not recorded
- Automatic transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- CVT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid capacity
- 2.3 US qt
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Manual Transmission Fluid, change capacity, footnote *2:2.0 L engine models - Differential oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Front differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Rear differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant charge
- Not recorded
- Washer-fluid capacity
- Not recorded
Service specifications
7/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 0W-20
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 582 / PDF page 584 (zero-based index 583), Recommended Engine Oil;2.0 L capacity separated on printed685 - Engine oil specification
- Premium-grade detergent engine oil bearing the API Certification Seal
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 582 / PDF page 584 (zero-based index 583), Recommended Engine Oil - Engine oil drain-plug torque
- 30 lb-ft
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 588 / PDF page 590 (zero-based index 589), Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter, step8, both illustrated engine branches - Automatic transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- CVT fluid
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Honda MTF
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 591 / PDF page 593 (zero-based index 592), Manual Transmission Fluid - Coolant specification
- Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, premixed 50/50
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 589 / PDF page 591 (zero-based index 590), Engine Coolant, specified coolant and premix instructions - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluid
- Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT3
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 592 / PDF page 594 (zero-based index 593), Brake/Clutch Fluid, specified fluid and manual-transmission shared reservoir - Power-steering fluid
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug type
- NGK ILZKAR8H8S
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 684 / PDF page 686 (zero-based index 685), Engine Specifications, Spark Plugs; table covers Civic and Civic TYPE R - Spark-plug gap
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
9/12- EPA city
- 22 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, city08 - EPA highway
- 28 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, highway08 - EPA combined
- 25 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, comb08 - EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA unrounded adjusted city
- 22 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, city08U - EPA unrounded adjusted highway
- 28 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, highway08U - EPA unrounded adjusted combined
- 25 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, comb08U - EPA unadjusted city result
- 27.4
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, UCity - EPA unadjusted highway result
- 39.7
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, UHighway - EPA annual petroleum consumption
- 11.900400000000001 barrels/year
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, barrels08
Range
0/4- Total range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Emissions
3/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 358 g/mi
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
- EPA fuel-economy score
- 5
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, feScore - EPA greenhouse-gas score
- 5
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 43643, ghgScore
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
maintenance
1/1- Original tire load and speed specification
- Conditional original equipment:235/40 R 18 95 Y with 2.0 L 18-inch wheels;245/30 ZR 20 90 Y with 20-inch wheels. Exact installed option must be confirmed.
Verified
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
2021 Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual, printed page 685 / PDF page 687 (zero-based index 686), Tire, regular-size footnotes *4:2.0 L18-inch and *5:20-inch; no retail wheel/trim badge inferred
US safety ratings and recalls
Current NHTSA results for this model year, make, and model. Ratings are shown only for NHTSA-tested variants; recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN.
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Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
2021 Honda Civic Type R Specifications — Honda Information Center
Original manufacturer specification table. Shared values require equality across applicable columns; equipment-dependent differences remain unresolved.
- Applies to
- United States, 2021 2.0 L Civic Type R and Limited Edition; only source-equivalent columns and exact transmission branches assigned
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-15
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-31
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Owner’s Manual — ATGG2121OM / 31TGG6400
Official hatchback manual. U.S. Maintenance Minder codes and 1.5/2.0 L engine/transmission footnotes are retained separately. The 2.0 L coolant table has an inconsistent gallon/litre pair; its numeric quantity is held pending clarification.
- Applies to
- United States, 2021 Civic Hatchback 1.5 L gasoline and 2.0 L Civic TYPE R; exact engine, transmission and equipment restrictions; source inconsistencies retained
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-15
WIX Filters 2021 application catalog, 99400
Manufacturer-authored information; exact application and document locators were reviewed. Third-party reproductions retain the original publisher attribution.
- Applies to
- United States
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-02