2013 Honda Fit Engine Oil Capacity
The 2013 Honda Fit has an oil capacity of 3.8 quarts (3.6 liters).
Written by Jennifer Justice
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The 2013 Honda Fit gives you reliability and affordability. By now, your 2013 Fit has some miles on it, so you want to pay extra attention to maintenance. Part of this is making sure you keep on top of oil changes, but you’ll need to know the oil capacity is 3.8 quarts.
The 2013 Honda Fit is a champ at everyday practicality, but as the years and miles start to add up, you’ll want to take care of your car to keep it running. You can help it along by changing the oil regularly—but make sure you know what Honda recommends before you pop the hood!
We’ve got your guide on your 2013 Honda Fit oil capacity, the correct type of oil to use, and even some tips on changing the oil yourself!
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One key piece of info you need is the oil capacity for your 2013 Honda Fit.
Your 2013 Fit has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 117 horsepower, so it takes 3.8 quarts (3.6 liters) of oil to fill it up. Capacity tells you how much oil is needed for every oil change, while the 1.5 liter part of the engine refers to the engine’s displacement. That lets you know how much volume the cylinders need, so be careful about confusing the 1.5-liter displacement with the 3.8-quart oil capacity.
What kind of oil does a 2013 Honda Fit need?
Besides knowing your 2013 Fit needs 3.8 quarts (3.6 liters), you must use the right oil. Buying the first thing you see will not work since every engine needs something different to keep it running at its best.
Honda’s owner manual states that you should use
Genuine Honda Motor Oil Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
with an API Certification Seal for Gasoline Engines. Use a high-quality 0W-20 oil if you don’t go with Honda’s specific brand. Honda knows what will work well for your car, so you want to follow their instructions.If you’re unfamiliar with reading a label on an oil bottle, the 0 and 20 numbers tell you the viscosity, or how thick the oil is, and the “W” lets you know which one is the Winter temperature. The numbers go from hot to cold to tell you how thick the engine oil will be at 0°F vs. 212°F.
Detergent oil means they added ingredients to help keep all the bad stuff from building up, like dirt, so it protects your engine more. Check for an SAE, the (Society of Automotive Engineers, label as well since that lets you know the oil follows their certification process.
Honda recommends using the 0W-20 oil because it works great even when temperatures get below freezing, so you don’t need to worry about problems during the Winter. Since the engine oil helps minimize harm to the engine from all those moving parts, you need something that works well year-round.
How often to change oil on a 2013 Honda Fit
Okay, so you don’t want to randomly guess, so how do you know when to change the oil?
The general rule for conventional oil is to change it every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or at least every six months, even if your 2013 Fit doesn’t get out on the road a lot. This makes sure the engine stays in top condition.
If you’re using synthetic oil, then the rule is every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. Keep in mind that cars go through engine oil faster as the miles add up, so your 2013 Honda Fit might need an oil refresh more often.
You can be more certain about what your specific car needs by checking the oil about once a month or every other time you stop at the pump. And get your oil changed if you run across any of these signs:
- The oil is dark brown, black, or gritty when you check it
- The engine starts making odd noises
- You smell a burning odor or something similar
- Your Fit doesn’t perform as well, like slower acceleration
You don’t want to ignore an oil change for too long since it can start to affect your engine, especially in older cars.
How to change your oil and oil filter
You'll need some tools if it’s time to change the oil. Be sure you have a socket wrench, a drain pan, and a filter wrench, plus four quarts of the 0W-20 oil and the replacement filter. Having disposable gloves and some shop towels is a good idea as well.
When your materials are ready, run your 2013 Fit for several minutes to get the engine to the average operating temperature.
If using a jack
or something similar, use proper safety precautions. Then, turn off the engine, pop the hood
, and do the following:- Take off the oil fill cap so the oil will drain better
- Crawl under the engine so you can take off the oil drain bolt and washer using the socket wrench, then let the used oil fill up the drain pan
- You can take off the old filter as the old oil is draining–make sure the gasket ring doesn’t get left behind since it can stick sometimes
- Wipe down the engine block to minimize dirt getting in; smudge a tiny amount of new oil on the new filter’s gasket to help create a better seal, then put the new filter in
- Put the oil drain bolt back on with a new washer and tighten the torque to 29 lbf∙ft
- Go back up and add 3.8 quarts of new oil, then put the oil fill cap back on
- Run your 2013 Fit for about 30 seconds to help the oil move through the engine, and keep an eye out for leaks
It’s a good idea to
recheck the oil level using the dipstick
in case you need to add more. Your engine’s oil light should go off once everything is set.And now for the last item on your to-do list–you need to take care of the used oil safely. Be sure you don’t throw the old oil out with your regular trash or dump it since it’s a fire hazard. Instead, put it in a sealed container, like the empty oil bottles, then
take it to a recycling center or an auto parts store
.Once the used oil is taken care of, that’s it–you’re good to go until your next oil change! And
staying on top of maintenance
means you’ll keep your 2013 Honda Fit running longer, plus your engine will stay in better condition.“Jerryblew my mind, honestly. From start to finish, using the app took me 10 minutes and I ended up with $100 of savings a month. Best of all, customer service answered all my questions about rental car reimbursement and roadside assistance.” —Savanna R.
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