The Honda Civic has been a long-coveted standard in the compact car segment since it first hit the market 50 years ago. Whether you’ve got the sedan or the coupe, you’ll need 3.7 quarts of oil to change your 2007 Honda Civic’s oil at home.

Changing your car’s oil on your own is a lot easier than you may think—plus it’s a great way to save some cash and a trip to the shop. However, there is some key information that you’ll need to know before you dive in. Every car has different oil needs, but knowing your 2007 Honda Civic’s oil capacity is a good place to start!

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2007 Honda Civic engine oil capacity

Your 2007 Honda Civic needs 3.9 quarts of oil (about 3.7 liters), whether you’re rocking the 1.8-liter four-cylinder, 1.8-liter four-cylinder natural gas, or 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

Now try not to get it twisted. The liter measurement in the engine name signifies its displacement—the amount of volume in each of the engine’s cylinders. Each cylinder in your 2007 Civic’s engine either takes up 1.8 to 2 liters of volume, but this has nothing to do with the amount of oil you need in an oil change.

Oil capacity, on the other hand, tells you how much motor oil is needed to perform a proper oil change. Oil capacity is not interchangeable with engine displacement, so always check your vehicle’s oil capacity regardless of your engine’s displacement measurement.

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What kind of oil does a 2007 Honda Civic need?

Motor oils come in a wide variety of selections, so you’ll need to know what kind of oil you need as well as how much. The 2007 Civic owner’s manual recommends using a Genuine Honda 5W-20 motor oil.

The numbers here tell you about the viscosity of the oil at different temperatures. The W stands for winter—or cold temperatures—so 0W means that the oil has an exceptionally low viscosity at 0°F. The 20 means that the oil maintains a very low viscosity, even at 212°F.

Low viscosity oils perform well and cause less wear and tear on your engine—Honda believes that this specific viscosity range works best for a 2007 Civic’s engine.

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How often to change the oil on a 2007 Honda Civic

There’s only one more fact to change before you’re ready to go, and that’s to make sure it’s actually time to

change your oil

When using Honda’s recommended oil, you should plan to change the oil every 7,500 miles. This is standard with synthetic motor oil, but it’s not the only metric to go off of either. If you don’t drive that much, you should instead plan to change your oil every six months to maximize your 2007 Civic’s efficiency.

You can also start checking your oil with your vehicle’s dipstick as part of your Civic's routine

car maintenance schedule

. Here are some signs to look out for when deciding whether or not to change your oil:

Oil that is light brown or amber is good, but dark brown or black means it’s time for a change. (Think of the color of tea versus the color of cola.)

Oil that feels gritty or coarse is due for a change.

Unfamiliar engine sounds can point to an overdue change.

New smells of smoke or burning, or even just the smell of oil can signify oil gone bad.

Sudden changes in your vehicle’s performance could mean its time for an oil change.

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Once you’ve got your 3.7 quarts of preferred engine oil and you’re certain that it’s time for an oil change, you’ll need to grab the following additional supplies:

A socket wrench

Adrain pan

A filter wrench to remove the old oil filter

A replacement filter

Start by running the engine to bring it to its normal operating temperature—it should take around five minutes. Then, shut the engine down, pop the hood, and follow these steps:

Remove the oil fill cap.

Get below the car with your drain pan in hand and remove the oil drain bolt and washer, ready to catch what drains.

Take out the old oil filter and let the oil finish draining.

Replace the oil filter with your replacement filter

Put the oil drain bolt back with a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Fill the engine with your new oil and replace the fill cap

Use your vehicle’s dipstick to make sure you’ve put in the right amount of oil. After changing your oil, it’s a good idea to turn on your car and let your engine run for about 30 seconds before you check the oil level. This will give you a more accurate measurement, and you’ll be able to top it off if necessary.

The last step in your at-home oil change is to properly dispose of the dirty oil. That means transporting it in a sealed container to your local recycling center—not dumping it in a trash can or on the ground.

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