The Honda Civic Si requires synthetic SAE 0W-20 rated oil. It is important to use the correct oil for optimal engine performance and to avoid any potential damage. The Honda Civic engine is designed to work best with the lower viscosity of synthetic oils, so it is recommended to stay away from conventional oil.
Contents
- What oil does Honda Civic recommend?
- What oil does a 2012 Honda Civic Si take?
- Can I put 5W 20 in my Honda Civic?
- Do Honda Civics need special oil?
- What oil does a Honda Civic Si take?
- How much oil does a Honda Civic Si take?
- Can I use 5W-20 instead of 0w20?
- Is it OK if I put 5W20 instead of 0w20?
- Can I use 5w20 instead of 0w20?
- What oil is best for Civic 1.5 Turbo?
What oil does Honda Civic recommend?
0W-20
Oil Types for Popular Honda Vehicles
The recommended Honda Civic oil type is 0W-20.
What oil does a 2012 Honda Civic Si take?
Oil Grade: API*
| Viscosity: | 0W-20 (All TEMPS) |
|---|---|
| Capacity: | 4.2 quarts. w/of. After refill check oil level. |
| Capacity: | 4.4 quarts (with filter). After refill check oil level. |
| Torque: | 30 ft/lbs (Oil Drain Plug) Install a new washer on the drain bolt. Only use an OE drain plug. |
Can I put 5W 20 in my Honda Civic?
Depending on where you live. If you live in Alaska, maybe stick to 0w20 for winter. Everywhere else, 5w20 is fine.
Do Honda Civics need special oil?
Your Honda Civic uses synthetic 0W-20 rated oil. The Honda engine runs on synthetic oil because it needs the lower viscosity that synthetic oil can obtain. Your car is not designed to run on mixed synthetic compounds or conventional oil. Using these oils can cause damage to your engine that will need costly repairs.
What oil does a Honda Civic Si take?
The Type of Oil Honda Recommends for Your Civic
Honda also recommends that you use Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20. This specific oil is inspected and approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and is the official oil that Honda recommends for your Honda Civic.
How much oil does a Honda Civic Si take?
5.9 quarts
SI Initial fill 5.9 quarts.
Can I use 5W-20 instead of 0w20?
If SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil is not available, SAE 5W-20 conventional oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 synthetic oil at the next oil change.
Is it OK if I put 5W20 instead of 0w20?
Simply put, no. Some engine manufactures will say that 5w20 can be installed but 0w20 is preferred, especially if the engine was manufactured before the most recent change in API standards. But most newer engines were designed with tolerances designed specifically with 0w20 being installed.
Can I use 5w20 instead of 0w20?
Both 5w-20 and 0w-20 are IDENTICAL once the car is up to temperature. The difference is how thin those oils are when the car is cold. Neither the 0w or the 5w flow enough in the cold to properly lubricate your engine. However, the 0W is thinner and does LESS damage at start up than the 5W oil.
What oil is best for Civic 1.5 Turbo?
From what I’ve seen on the internet Honda recommends 0w-20 for the 1.5T 10th Gen but some people say 5w-30 is better even though some say that 5w-30 is better for either tuned up cars with ethanol or if they live in very hot areas.
