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How to Change the Oil and Oil Filter on a Honda Civic

Model: Honda Civic MK 8 - Years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Engine oil

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To change the engine oil and oil filter on a Honda Civic, follow these steps: Open the bonnet, go under the car, and locate the oil sump where you will find a label "engine oil" indicating the oil drain plug. Unscrew the oil filler cap and lift the dipstick.

Using a 17mm socket, unscrew the oil drain plug while placing a container underneath. Once the oil has drained, clean the plug and refit it. Using a filter wrench, unscrew the oil filter, again placing a container underneath.

Lubricate the new filter with a bit of fresh oil and screw it back on. Go to the top, using a funnel, pour in the specified litres of oil. Reinsert the dipstick, remove it, clean it, and reinsert it again. Pull it out once more and check the oil level; top up if necessary, otherwise close the oil filler cap and replace the dipstick.

Finally, close the bonnet.


Updated on 5 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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