2016 Honda Civic Oil Capacity & Filter Specs

The 2016 Honda Civic requires 3.7 quarts (3.5 liters) of 0W-20 synthetic oil for the 2.0L engine or 3.4 quarts (3.2 liters) for the 1.5L Turbo engine.

Quick Answer

• Oil Capacity (2.0L): 3.7 quarts / 3.5 liters (with filter change)
• Oil Capacity (1.5L Turbo): 3.4 quarts / 3.2 liters (with filter change)
• Recommended Oil Weight: SAE 0W-20
• Oil Specification: API Certified Synthetic Oil
• OEM Oil Filter: 15400-PLM-A02
• Aftermarket Filter Cross-References:
  • Fram: PH7317
  • Wix: 57356
  • Mobil 1: M1-110A

Capacity by Engine Option

Oil Change Interval

The 2016 Honda Civic features a "Maintenance Minder" system that calculates oil life based on driving habits, mileage, and time. When the oil life reaches 15%, it will display a message (e.g., "A1") in the instrument cluster. However, a general guideline is:

• Normal Duty: 7,500–10,000 miles or 12 months.
• Severe Duty: 3,000–5,000 miles or 6 months. Severe duty includes frequent short trips, driving in extreme hot or cold temperatures, or extensive idling/stop-and-go traffic.

Drain Plug Torque

• Torque Specification: 30 ft-lbs (40 N-m)
• Crush Washer: Always use a new 14mm drain plug washer (part number 94109-14000) to prevent leaks.

How to Change the Oil

1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes to circulate the oil.
2. Safely raise and support the vehicle using jack stands.
3. Place a drain pan under the oil pan and remove the 17mm drain plug.
4. While the oil drains, remove the oil filter. Be prepared for some oil spillage.
5. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with fresh oil and install it hand-tight, plus an additional 1/4 turn.
6. Reinstall the drain plug with a new crush washer and torque to 30 ft-lbs.
7. Fill the engine with the correct amount of 0W-20 synthetic oil.
8. Start the engine, let it run for a minute, then turn it off and re-check the oil level, topping off as necessary.
9. Reset the Maintenance Minder system.

Common Issues / Tips

For this generation of Civic, the 1.5L Turbo engine has been known to have some issues with oil dilution, where gasoline can mix with the engine oil. This is more common in cold climates with frequent short trips. For this reason, it is crucial to use a high-quality API-certified 0W-20 synthetic oil and adhere to the recommended change intervals. Checking the oil level regularly is a good practice to monitor for any significant increase in level, which could indicate dilution. If you smell gasoline on the dipstick, it is wise to change the oil sooner rather than later.

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