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2016 Honda Civic Oil Capacity and Oil Type by Engine
The 2016 Honda Civic takes 4.4 quarts of SAE 0W-20 with a filter change (2.0L), according to the Honda owner's manual.
Quoted from the Honda owner's manual with page numbers. Figures online often conflict because they mix engines or with- and without-filter amounts, so match your engine first.
Compiled by Uzman Munib · Record updated · Source and review standards
2016 Honda Civic oil capacity and oil type by engine
US quarts by engine, quoted from the Honda owner's manual with the page for each figure. Coverage is limited to the named configurations.
| Engine | Oil capacity | Oil grade | Without filter change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L L42.0L manual FWD, 2.0L CVT FWD | 4.4 US qtwith filter | SAE 0W-20 | 4.2 US qt | Engine oil with filter: capacity table, PDF p. 571Source noteQuantity with oil filter change, from the manual's capacities table. withoutFilterQt gives the quantity without filter change. Check the dipstick after filling. Checked 2026-10-09. Market: U.S. and Canada. |
Civic oil capacity in other years
At a glance
2016 Honda Civic reference
Use the summary to orient yourself, then open the exact engine, drivetrain and source record below.
Engine oil capacity
4.4 qt with filter
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Wheel torque
Not published
2016 Honda Civic Oil Capacity and Oil Type
Oil specification
API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil (Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20)
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Oil filter
Not published
2016 Honda Civic Tire Size and Pressure
Bolt pattern
Not published
Fluids
Transmission capacity
Not published
Transmission fluid
Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF)
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Coolant type
Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 50/50 with distilled water
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Brake fluid
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Power steering fluid
Not published
Differential fluid
Not published
2016 Honda Civic Spark Plugs and Battery
Spark plug gap
Not published
Spark plugs
NGK DILKAR7H11GS, DENSO DXE22HQR-D11S
Source
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer referencesAccessed 2026-10-09Battery group
Not published
2016 Honda Civic Towing Capacity
Towing capacity
Not published
Payload capacity
Not published
2.0L manual FWD manufacturer references
2016 Honda Civic Owner's Manual — Capacities and fluids, PDF p. 571 Accessed 2026-10-092016 Honda Civic Owner's Manual — Engine specifications and fuel tank, PDF p. 570 Accessed 2026-10-092016 Honda Civic MPG by engine and drivetrain
EPA combined ratings run from 30 to 35 mpg across 6 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
| Configuration / engine | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr1.5L 4-cylinder turbo · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 31 mpg | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,750 | 252 g/mi |
| Civic 4Dr2.0L 4-cylinder · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 27 mpg | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | $2,000 | 287 g/mi |
| Civic 4Dr2.0L 4-cylinder · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 30 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,800 | 262 g/mi |
| Civic 2Dr1.5L 4-cylinder turbo · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 31 mpg | 41 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,750 | 250 g/mi |
| Civic 2Dr2.0L 4-cylinder · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 26 mpg | 37 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,050 | 293 g/mi |
| Civic 2Dr2.0L 4-cylinder · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular GasolineEPA configuration record | 30 mpg | 39 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,800 | 265 g/mi |
Annual fuel figures are the EPA snapshot at the source date. The calculator below uses the separately dated fuel-price record and your inputs, so the estimates may differ.
2016 Honda Civic annual fuel cost calculator
Start with the combined MPG for 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Front-Wheel Drive. Replace it with your measured gas mileage and local pump price for a personal budget.
Formula annual miles ÷ MPG × gasoline price
Fuel cost per mile equals gasoline price divided by MPG. Multiply by your annual mileage for a yearly fuel budget. Add maintenance to estimate cost per mile. For a specific journey, budget a road trip and settle passenger shares.
2016 Honda Civic recall campaigns
NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING · 16V526000
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
PARKING BRAKE · 16V725000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · 16V074000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 23V858000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 26V332000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
2016 Honda Civic NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Confirm the engine, tire package and service procedure
Match your engine and transmission with the configuration selector. Check the door-jamb tire label for your installed wheel package and cold pressure. A capacity is not a substitute for the filling procedure in the owner's manual; transmission change quantities and total system capacities can describe different jobs.
Fields marked Not published have no compiled value here. They do not mean zero capacity, no maintenance requirement or permission to substitute a part. Request a specification correction with the exact year, engine and manufacturer reference.
Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a 2016 Honda Civic take?
- 2.0L manual FWD: 4.4 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20. 2.0L CVT FWD: 4.4 US qt with filter; SAE 0W-20.
- What type of oil does the 2016 Honda Civic take?
- SAE 0W-20 (2.0L). Specification: API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil (Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20). Use the grade printed in your owner's manual or on the oil filler cap.
- Does the 2016 Honda Civic oil capacity include the filter?
- Yes. These are the owner's manual's with-filter amounts. Without a filter change: 2.0L 4.2 qt. Check the dipstick after filling.
- What tire size and wheel torque does the 2016 Honda Civic use?
- 2.0L manual FWD: 215/55R16; wheel torque not published. 2.0L CVT FWD: 215/55R16; wheel torque not published.
- What is the 2016 Honda Civic gas mileage?
- EPA combined ratings run from 30 to 35 mpg across 6 configurations. Match the engine, transmission and drivetrain in the table before comparing fuel costs.
- Are these real-world MPG figures for the Civic?
- These are EPA ratings, not owner-reported mileage. Use your measured MPG in the calculator to estimate your own fuel budget. The configuration table keeps city, highway and combined ratings separate.
- Does the 2016 Honda Civic have recalls?
- NHTSA returned 5 model-level campaign records as of 2026-09-04. A campaign record does not establish whether your vehicle is affected or whether a repair is outstanding. Check your VIN through NHTSA.
- Does annual fuel cost include servicing or insurance?
- No. The EPA cost and the calculator cover fuel only. Use the cost-per-mile calculator to add a maintenance allowance. Insurance, depreciation, finance costs and registration are separate ownership expenses.
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Sources and record dates
U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov vehicle dataset Accessed 2026-09-05U.S. EIA public gasoline price table Accessed 2026-09-05NHTSA Recalls API Accessed 2026-09-04NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API Accessed 2026-09-052016 Honda Civic Owner's Manual — Capacities and fluids, PDF p. 571 Accessed 2026-10-092016 Honda Civic Owner's Manual — Engine specifications and fuel tank, PDF p. 570 Accessed 2026-10-09Last updated