Honda oil and fluids
What oil does a Honda take?
The oil each Honda engine is approved for and how much an oil and filter change takes, for 11 engines — from Honda's own handbooks where they are published, each with its source. Look your car up by registration for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.0 VTEC Turbo · 2017–2021
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (HONDA ENG OIL Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2017–2021 · Civic Mk10 (FK) 1.0 VTEC Turbo)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.8 litres
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.5 L, change including filter 3.8 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic
1.3 i-VTEC (Jazz GK, L13B) · 2015–2020
- Engine oil
- Honda Genuine Motor Oil / Honda ENG Oil #1.0 / Honda Green Oil · A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2015–2020 · Jazz Mk3 (GK) 1.3 i-VTEC (1,318 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models with service reminder; without a service reminder ACEA A1/B1 also listed. Handbook: if 0W-20 oils are not available, use 5W-30 or 0W-30.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Jazz Mk3 (GK) 1.3 i-VTEC (2015-2020)
1.4 i-VTEC (Civic Mk8) · 2006–2011
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2012–2017 · Civic Mk9 (FK) 1.4 i-VTEC (1,339 cc) only — NOT the Mk8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models. European models WITHOUT a service reminder system may also use ACEA A1/B1. Figure is from the 2016MY Civic handbook; the Mk8 (2006-2011) handbook was not found, so the Mk8 grade is unverified.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.6 litres
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Civic Mk9 1.4 (2016MY handbook): change 3.4 L, change including filter 3.6 L. Mk8 not verified.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic
1.5 e:HEV (i-MMD hybrid) · 2020–2026
- Engine oil
- Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 · C5 · 0W-20(2020 on · Jazz Mk4 e:HEV (1,498 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European and Ukrainian models (with gasoline particulate filter): Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 or commercial ACEA C5 0W-20. Engine oil additives must not be used.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.6 litres(Jazz)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.4 L, including filter 3.6 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Jazz, HR-V
1.5 i-VTEC (HR-V / Jazz, naturally aspirated) · 2013–2021
- Engine oil
- Honda ENG Oil #1.0 / Honda Green Oil · A3/B3, A5/B5 · 0W-20(2015–2018 · HR-V Mk2 (pre-facelift) 1.5 i-VTEC (1,498 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models. Handbook: if Honda ENG Oil #1.0, Honda Green Oil or 0W-20 are not available, use 0W-30 or 5W-30.
- Engine oil
- Honda Engine Oil #1.0 / Honda Green Oil / Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 / Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 · 0W-20(2019–2021 · HR-V Mk2 facelift 1.5 i-VTEC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models — genuine Honda oils.
- Engine oil
- C2/C3 · 0W-30, 5W-30(2019–2021 · HR-V Mk2 facelift 1.5 i-VTEC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Commercial alternative listed in the 19 HR-V handbook for European models; note the facelift handbook moves the commercial spec from ACEA A3/B3, A5/B5 (2018) to C2/C3.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.6 litres(HR-V)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.4 L, change including filter 3.6 L (both HR-V handbooks).
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: HR-V, Jazz
1.5 VTEC Turbo · 2016–2026
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (HONDA ENG OIL Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2017–2021 · Civic Mk10 (FK) 1.5 VTEC Turbo)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models.
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0(2019–2022 · CR-V Mk5 1.5 VTEC Turbo)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European and Ukrainian models — Honda's genuine oil (the handbook's viscosity chart is graphic; other Honda handbooks identify Type 2.0 as the 0W-20 genuine oil).
- Engine oil
- C2/C3 · 0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-30(2019–2022 · CR-V Mk5 1.5 VTEC Turbo)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Commercial engine oil for European and Ukrainian models. Note the CR-V calls for ACEA C2/C3 where the Civic 1.5 calls for A5/B5 — do not cross-apply.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.5 litres(Civic)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.2 L, change including filter 3.5 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.5 litres(CR-V)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.2 L, change including filter 3.5 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic, CR-V, Accord
1.6 i-DTEC · 2013–2018
- Engine oil
- Honda Diesel Oil #1.0 · C2/C3 · 0W-30(2013–2020 · Civic Mk9 & Mk10 diesel, CR-V Mk4, HR-V Mk2 1.6 i-DTEC (1,597 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models. CR-V 2WD handbook: if Honda Diesel Oil #1.0 or 0W-30 is not available, use 5W-30.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.7 litres(Civic Mk9)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 4.3 L, including filter 4.7 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.5 litres(Civic Mk10 (2018-))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 4.1 L, including filter 4.5 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.7 litres(HR-V)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 4.3 L, including filter 4.7 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.7 litres(CR-V 2WD)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 4.3 L, including filter 4.7 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.9 litres(CR-V AWD)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 4.5 L, including filter 4.9 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic, CR-V, HR-V
1.8 i-VTEC · 2006–2017
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2012–2017 · Civic Mk9 (FK) 1.8 i-VTEC (1,798 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models; without a service reminder system ACEA A1/B1 is also listed. From the 2016MY handbook; Mk8 (2006-2011) not verified.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.7 litres
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Civic Mk9 1.8: change 3.5 L, change including filter 3.7 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic
2.0 e:HEV (i-MMD hybrid, Atkinson) · 2017–2026
- Engine oil
- Honda Genuine Engine Oil Type 2.0(2019–2022 · CR-V Mk5 Hybrid (1,993 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European and Ukrainian models.
- Engine oil
- C2/C3 · 0W-30, 5W-30(2019–2022 · CR-V Mk5 Hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Commercial alternative for European and Ukrainian models.
- Engine oil
- Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 / Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 · C5 · 0W-20(2022 on · Civic Mk11 e:HEV; CR-V Mk6 e:HEV (2023-))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models: ACEA C5 0W-20. The later e:HEV calls for C5 0W-20 where the CR-V Mk5 Hybrid called for C2/C3 — do not cross-apply.
- Oil and filter change
- 4.1 litres(CR-V Mk5 Hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.8 L, including filter 4.1 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4 litres(Civic Mk11 e:HEV)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.7 L, including filter 4.0 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 4 litres(CR-V Mk6 e:HEV)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.7 L, including filter 4.0 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic, CR-V, Accord
2.0 i-VTEC (naturally aspirated) · 2007–2018
- Engine oil
- Honda Green Oil (models with service reminder) / Honda Genuine Motor Oil · A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2015–2018 · CR-V Mk4 facelift 2.0 i-VTEC (1,997 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models with service reminder: Honda Green Oil, ACEA A3/B3, A5/B5 0W-20; without service reminder ACEA A1/B1 also allowed. Handbook: if 0W-20 is not available, use 5W-30 or 0W-30.
- Oil and filter change
- 3.7 litres(CR-V)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 3.5 L, change including filter 3.7 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: CR-V, Accord
2.0 VTEC Turbo Type R · 2015–2026
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2015–2017 · Civic Type R FK2 (1,996 cc))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models.
- Engine oil
- Genuine Honda Motor Oil (HONDA ENG OIL Type 2.0 if 0W-20) · A5/B5 or higher · 0W-20(2017–2021 · Civic Type R FK8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- European models.
- Engine oil
- Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 / Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 · C2/C3/C5 · 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30(2023 on · Civic Type R FL5)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Handbook lists Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0, Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20, or ACEA C2/C3/C5 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.4 litres(FK2)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 5.0 L, including filter 5.4 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.4 litres(FK8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 5.0 L, including filter 5.4 L.
- Oil and filter change
- 5.4 litres(FL5)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Change 5.0 L, including filter 5.4 L.
- Coolant
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 50/50 with distilled water (ratio printed in the handbooks). Capacity varies by model and is not recorded here.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 3 or DOT 4
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Every Honda UK handbook checked (2016-2024) specifies 'Brake Fluid with DOT 3 or DOT 4'.
Fitted to: Civic Type R (FK2/FK8/FL5)
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a franchised dealer or a parts catalogue and have not been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Honda take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 11 Honda engines we hold, the approvals named are Genuine Honda Motor Oil (HONDA ENG OIL Type 2.0 if 0W-20), A5/B5 or higher, Honda Genuine Motor Oil / Honda ENG Oil #1.0 / Honda Green Oil, A3/B3, A5/B5 or higher, Genuine Honda Motor Oil (Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 if 0W-20), Honda Engine Oil Type 2.0 and others, mostly in 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30. Find your engine above, or enter your registration for the exact match.
How much oil does a Honda take?
Between 3.5 and 5.4 litres for an oil and filter change, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source. Fill to the dipstick's maximum mark rather than emptying a whole can in.
Where is the oil specification in a Honda handbook?
Usually in the "Technical data", "Capacities and specifications" or "Engine oil" section near the back, which names the approval code and viscosity, and the oil-change capacity with filter. The figures above link to the handbooks we found them in.
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