Honda - EnginesWork Forum https://engineswork.com/community/honda EnginesWork Discussion Board en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 01:18:39 +0000 wpForo 60 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity https://engineswork.com/community/honda/honda-civic-transmission-fluid-capacity Mon, 17 Jun 2024 20:55:03 +0000 The new Honda Civic is equipped with a CVT that holds between 2.9 qt. and 3.9 qt. of transmission fluid for a transmission fluid change.

Trim 2.0L FE LX 2.0L FE Sport
Transmission CVT CVT
Total Fill 6.4 quarts (6.1 liters) 6.4 quarts (6.1 liters)
Initial Fill 2.9 quarts (2.7 liters) 2.9 quarts (2.7 liters)
Fluid type HCF-2 HCF-2
Trim 1.5L Turbo FE EX 1.5L Turbo FE
Transmission CVT CVT
Total Fill 8 quarts (7.6 liters) 8 quarts (7.6 liters)
Initial Fill 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters) 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters)
Fluid type HCF-2 HCF-2

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

The 10th generation Honda Civic has a CVT and a 6-speed manual gearbox and requires between 2 qt. and 3.9 qt. for a transmission fluid change.

2019 2020 2021 Honda Civic Gearbox Fluid Capacity

Here is a table for CVT’s fluid capacity of 1.5L engine and 2.0L engine models.

Trim 1.5L Turbo EX, EX-L, Touring 2.0L LX, Sport
Transmission CVT CVT
Total Fill 8 quarts (7.6 liters) 6.1 quarts (5.8 liters)
Initial Fill 3.9 quarts (3.7 liters) 3.7 quarts (3.5 liters)
Fluid type HCF-2 HCF-2

NOTICE: Do not mix HCF-2 with other transmission fluids.

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Here is a table for the manual gearbox fluid capacity of 1.5L engine and 2.0L engine models.

Trim 1.5L Turbo EX, EX-L, Touring 2.0L LX, Sport
Transmission 6-Speed Manual 6-Speed Manual
Total Fill 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) 2.3 qt. (4.6 pints, 2.2 liters)
Fluid type Honda MTF Honda MTF
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2016 2017 2018 Honda Civic Gearbox Fluid Capacity

Here is a table for transmission fluid change.

Gearbox Fluid capacity Fluid type
Sedan 2.0L engine CVT 3.7 qt. (3.5 liters) Honda HCF-2
Sedan 2.0L engine Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF
Sedan 1.5L engine CVT 3.9 qt. (3.7 liters) Honda HCF-2
Sedan 1.5L engine Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF
Hatchback CVT 3.9 qt. (3.7 liters) Honda HCF-2
Hatchback 2.0L engine Manual 2.3 qt. (2.2 liters) Honda MTF
Hatchback 1.5L engine Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF
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  • Fluid (Hcf-2)
  • Genuine Honda Parts
  • OEM, Not After Market
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  • New and improved formula that meets quality standards
  • Improved shift quality
  • Lower fluid friction
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2012 2013 2014 2015 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

2012 Honda Civic can was equipped either with an automatic or manual transmission. 2013 – 2015 model years have a CVT or a manual gearbox. The amount of fluid for a change can be between 1.5 quarts and 3.6 quarts.

Specs for 2013 – 2015 Honda Civic models can be found in this table:

Gearbox Fluid capacity Fluid type
Sedan 1.8L engine Manual 1.5 qt. (1.4 liters) Honda MTF
Sedan 1.8L engine CVT 3.6 qt. (3.4 liters) HCF-2
Sedan 2.4L engine Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF
Coupe 1.8L engine CVT 3.6 qt. (3.4 liters) HCF-2
Coupe 1.8L engine Manual 1.5 qt. (1.4 liters) Honda MTF
Coupe 2.4L engine Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF

Here is a table for the 2012 Honda Civic transmission fluid change:

Gearbox Fluid capacity Fluid type
2.4L engine models Manual 2.0 qt. (1.9 liters) Honda MTF
1.8L engine models Manual 1.5 qt. (1.4 liters) Honda MTF
1.8L engine models Automatic 2.5 qt. (2.4 liters) Honda ATF DW-1

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

Gearbox Fluid capacity Type
SPCA 5-speed Automatic Total fill: 6.1 quarts (5.8 liters)
Change: 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters)		 Honda Genuine ATF-Z1
Civic Si SPFM 5-speed Manual Total fill: 1.8 quarts (1.7 liters)
Change: 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters)		 Honda Manual Transmission Fluid
Civic SPFM 5-speed Manual (except Si) Total fill: 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Change: 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters)		 Honda Manual Transmission Fluid

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

Gearbox Fluid capacity Fluid type
Civic Sedan 5-speed Manual Total: 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Change: 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters)		 Honda MTF
Civic Sedan Automatic Total fill: 6.3 quarts (6 liters)
Change: 2.9 quarts (2.7 liters)		 Honda ATF-Z1
Civic Coupe Manual 4-cylinder models Total: 2.2 quarts (2.1 liters)
Change: 2.0 quarts (1.9 liters)		 Honda MTF
Civic Coupe Automatic 4-cylinder models Total fill: 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)
Change: 3.0 quarts (2.8 liters)		 Honda ATF-Z1
Civic Coupe Manual 6-cylinder models Total: 2.3 quarts (2.2 liters)
Change: 2.6 quarts (2.5 liters)		 Honda MTF
Civic Coupe Automatic 6-cylinder models Total fill: 7.6 quarts (7.2 liters)
Change: 3.1 quarts (2.9 liters)		 Honda ATF-Z1

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

Gear Fluid capacity Fluid type
4-speed Automatic transmission Total fill: 6.2 quarts (5.9 liters)
Initial fill: 2.9 quarts (2.7 liters)		 Honda ATF
5-speed Manual transmission SiR Change: 2.3 quarts (2.2 liters)
U.S.: DX, EX, and HX, Canada: DX
and Si Change: 1.9 quarts (1.8 liters)		 Honda MTF
CVT Initial fill: 4.1 quarts (3.9 liters)
Total fill: 6.8 quarts (6.4 liters)		 Honda CVT

1992 1993 1994 1995 Honda Civic Transmission Fluid Capacity

1994 honda civic gearbox fluid capacity
Gearbox Fluid capacity Fluid type
5-speed Manual transmission Change: 1.8 liters (1.9 US qt.; 3.8 pints) Honda MTF
4-speed automatic transmission Total fill: 5.9 liters (6.2 quarts) Honda ATF

1992-1995 Honda Civic Transmission Problems

You can experience your first problems starting from 120,000 miles. The most common are:

  • Transmission failure (130,000 miles);
  • Loose shifter (150,000 miles).

In general, cars of this generation already have significant mileage, so you should not expect their transmission to be reliable. Although, at their time, these were extremely durable cars.

Sources

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