Quick answer: the 2015–2020 Honda Fit 1.5L takes 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) of oil with a filter change. Honda specifies 0W-20 for 2016–2017 and 0W-16 or 0W-20 for 2018–2020.
| Model years | Oil capacity (with filter) | Without filter | Oil type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 3.3 US qt (3.1 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2018–2020 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 3.3 US qt (3.1 L) | 0W-16 or 0W-20 |
The oil grade changed in 2018. From the 2018 model year Honda’s manuals add 0W-16 as an approved grade. The 2016–2017 manuals list 0W-20 only.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | Oil capacity (with filter) | Oil type |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L)* | 0W-20* |
| 2016 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2017 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 0W-16 or 0W-20 |
| 2019 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 0W-16 or 0W-20 |
| 2020 | 3.5 US qt (3.3 L) | 0W-16 or 0W-20 |
We read the Specifications pages of the five manuals Honda publishes (2016–2020). The capacity is the same in all of them; only the list of approved oil grades changed.
Recommended oil type
The 2016 and 2017 manuals list Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or an API premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil. The 2018, 2019 and 2020 manuals list 0W-16 or 0W-20, Honda genuine or API premium-grade. Use an oil with the API Certification Seal.
How to reset the oil life on the 2015–2020 Honda Fit
See also: Honda oil life reset for all models.
The 2016 and 2018 owner’s manuals show these procedures. If your screens look different, follow your own manual.
Models with the select/reset knob
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Press the select/reset knob repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed.
- Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more. The oil life indicator and the maintenance codes blink.
- Press the knob for five seconds or more. The codes disappear and oil life returns to 100%.
2018–2020 models with the multi-information display
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Use the information button to select Maintenance Info., then press the SEL/RESET button.
- Select Reset, then press SEL/RESET. Oil life returns to 100%.
Oil change tips
- A 5-quart jug covers one change with plenty left for topping up.
- Add about 3 quarts, check the dipstick, then top up to the upper mark.
- Do not fill above the upper mark on the dipstick. Honda warns that overfilling can damage the engine.
- There is no fixed mileage interval in the manual: follow the Maintenance Minder percentage.
Sources and how we checked
All capacities and oil grades on this page come from Honda’s owner’s manuals on Honda’s technical information server (techinfo.honda.com), Specifications and Maintenance Minder sections:
- 2016 Fit owner’s manual
- 2017 Fit owner’s manual
- 2018 Fit owner’s manual
- 2019 Fit owner’s manual
- 2020 Fit owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 21, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a 2015–2020 Honda Fit take?
3.5 US quarts (3.3 L) with a filter change. The 2016–2020 owner’s manuals all list the same figure for the 1.5L engine.
What oil does a 2015–2020 Fit use?
The 2016–2017 manuals list 0W-20. The 2018–2020 manuals list 0W-16 or 0W-20, so either grade is correct for those years.
Can I use 0W-16 in a 2016 or 2017 Fit?
The 2016 and 2017 owner’s manuals list only 0W-20. Use 0W-20 for those years unless Honda tells you otherwise.
How much oil without changing the filter?
3.3 US quarts (3.1 L).
How do I reset the oil life on a Fit?
With the ignition ON, show the engine oil life with the select/reset knob, hold the knob 10 seconds until the codes blink, then hold it 5 more seconds. On 2018–2020 models with the multi-information display, select Maintenance Info., press SEL/RESET, select Reset and press SEL/RESET.
More Honda models: see all Honda oil capacities.