Quick answer: the 2012–2015 Honda Civic 1.8L takes 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) of oil with a filter change. The Civic Si 2.4L takes 4.4 US qt (4.2 L). Honda specifies 0W-20 for both engines.
| Engine | Oil capacity (with filter) | Without filter | Oil type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cylinder (all non-Si gasoline models) | 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) | 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) | 0W-20 |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder (Civic Si) | 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) | 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) | 0W-20 |
Watch out: if you see 4.4 quarts listed for a 2012–2015 Civic, that figure is for the Si only. The regular 1.8L Civic takes 3.9 quarts with a filter change.
Oil capacity by year
| Model year | 1.8L | 2.4L Si | Checked in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) | 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) | 2012 sedan and coupe manuals |
| 2013 | 3.9 US qt (3.7 L)* | 4.4 US qt (4.2 L)* | Manual not published by Honda |
| 2014 | 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) | — | 2014 sedan manual (Si not covered) |
| 2015 | 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) | 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) | 2015 sedan manual |
The 1.8-liter engine (110 cu-in, 1,798 cm³) is used in every gasoline Civic except the Si. The Si uses the 2.4-liter engine (144 cu-in, 2,354 cm³) with a 6-speed manual. The 2014 update added a CVT automatic to the 1.8L, but the engine oil capacity did not change.
Recommended oil type
All the manuals we checked list Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or an API premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil, for both the 1.8L and the Si. Any brand with the API Certification Seal and the 0W-20 grade meets Honda’s requirement.
How to reset the oil life on the 2012–2015 Honda Civic
See also: Honda oil life reset for all models.
Honda’s manuals give two procedures, depending on the display in your car.
Cars with a SEL/RESET knob
- Turn the ignition switch to ON. You do not need to start the engine.
- Press the SEL/RESET knob repeatedly until the engine oil life is displayed.
- Press and hold the knob for ten 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%.
Cars with the multi-information display menu
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Go to the Maintenance info screen on the multi-information display.
- Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel. The oil life reset mode appears.
- Select Yes and press SOURCE again. Oil life returns to 100%.
Oil change tips
- For a normal oil change on the 1.8L, add about 3.5 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.
- A 5-quart jug covers one change on either engine, with some left for topping up.
- 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:
- 2012 Civic Sedan owner’s manual
- 2012 Civic Coupe owner’s manual
- 2014 Civic Sedan owner’s manual
- 2015 Civic Sedan owner’s manual
If your owner’s manual shows something different, follow your manual and tell us.
Last checked: October 20, 2026.
FAQ
How much oil does a 2012–2015 Honda Civic take?
The 1.8L engine takes 3.9 US quarts (3.7 L) with a filter change. The Civic Si’s 2.4L engine takes 4.4 US quarts (4.2 L).
What oil does a 2012–2015 Civic use?
Honda specifies Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20 or an API premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil, for both the 1.8L and the Si.
Does the 2014 CVT change the oil capacity?
No. The 2014 and 2015 owner’s manuals list the same 3.9-quart engine oil change for the 1.8L as the 2012 manual. Only the transmission fluid changes.
How much oil without changing the filter?
3.7 US quarts (3.5 L) for the 1.8L and 4.2 US quarts (4.0 L) for the Si 2.4L.
How do I reset the oil life on a 2012–2015 Civic?
With the ignition ON, either hold the SEL/RESET knob (10 seconds, then another 5 seconds) or, on cars with the multi-information display menu, open the Maintenance info screen, press SOURCE and select Yes.
Newer Civic? See the 2016–2021 Honda Civic oil type and capacity.
Older Civic? See the 2006–2011 Honda Civic oil type and capacity.