The 2015 Honda Fit is an excellent subcompact car that offers an ideal combo of safety features, reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability. Find out your Fit’s engine oil capacity to keep your vehicle running at its best.

While you love your Honda Fit, you might not love the bills that come with owning a car, from insurance to maintenance. Fortunately, you can keep expenses down by changing the oil yourself—just be sure you know the correct oil type and capacity before you start.

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2015 Honda Fit engine oil capacity

First things first: how much engine oil does a 2015 Honda Fit need? The standard 1.5-liter engine that powers your 2015 Fit has an oil capacity of 3.5 quarts or 3.3 liters.

You probably noticed this is way off from the 1.5 liters given for your engine spec. The 1.5 number is the engine’s displacement, or the volume the cylinders take up, which is different from how much oil it needs during a given oil change.

What kind of oil does a 2015 Honda Fit need?

While you now know your Fit takes 3.5 quarts, you need to fill it up with the

right oil type

. You can’t just buy the first jug of oil you see on the shelf. In this case, you need to look for Honda Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20.

What does 5W-20 stand for? The numbers are the oil’s viscosity (how thick it is), while the “W” stands for winter. The 5 means that the oil is somewhat thin at cold start (“winter”) conditions, the and 20 means it will run quite thin at very hot normal operating temperatures.

Honda Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20 is a synthetic oil. “Synthetic” oil was artificially created with chemical additives to help prolong its performance.

Finally, SAE stands for Society of Automotive Engineers, an organization that rates oil viscosity.

Still not sure which oil to get? Use Honda’s advice:

Top pick: Honda’s first choice is

Honda Genuine Motor Oil 5W-20

To up your fuel economy: Use

Mobil 1 - Extended Performance Full Synthetic Motor Oil 5W-20

to increase your fuel efficiency.

For high-mileage vehicles: Go for

Castrol - GTX 5W-20 High Mileage Synthetic Blend Motor Oil

to keep your Fit on the move as it ages.

Key Takeaway Know which oil is right for your car to keep your vehicle running as long as possible.

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How often do I change the oil on a 2015 Honda Fit?

Now that you've got the 2015 Honda Fit oil capacity and type, you need to think about when to

change your oil

Most cars can get an oil change every 3,000 to 5,000 miles if you’re using conventional oil. You can go every 7,500 to 10,000 miles if you use synthetic oil, which Honda recommends.

To guarantee that you change the oil when your car needs it, check your oil regularly (once a month or every other trip to the gas station). Here are some signs your motor oil probably needs to be changed:

Dark brown or blackish motor oil

Grainy or gritty-feeling oil

You hear strange noises from the engine

Unpleasant smells, like oil or burning

Your car's performance seems to decrease

Key Takeaway Use the recommended oil change schedule to keep your car running at its best.

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How to change your oil and oil filter

If it’s time for an oil change, make sure you have these tools on hand:

Screwdriver

Socket wrench

Drain pan

Filter wrench (to remove the old filter)

Replacement filter

Four quarts of 5W-20 oil

Rags or paper towels and protective gear, like disposable gloves

First, run the engine to warm it up. Once it's heated, turn off the engine, open the hood, and do the following:

Drive the car onto ramps to raise the front end, or

use a jack and jack stands

. Just be sure the vehicle is secure!

Once you are underneath the engine, unscrew the six bolts and remove the clips on the skid plate to remove the cover.

Unscrew the oil drain plug and washer. Take them off. The oil will begin draining, so make sure you have the drain pan ready.

Let the oil drain. Take out the old oil filter. Check that the gasket on the oil filter comes with it.

Wipe down the engine, rub a small amount of the motor oil on the seal of the new filter, then install the filter.

Put the oil pan plug and washer back on.

Refill the engine with 3.5 quarts of new oil and replace the fill cap.

Use the dipstick to check that there is enough oil, then run the car for a bit to watch for leaks. The dashboard's

oil pressure light

will turn off if everything is fine. Put the skid plate back on with the screws and clips.

Next comes cleanup. For safety reasons, never pour the dirty oil on the ground or into your trash. Instead, put the oil in a container with a tight lid and deliver it to your local recycling facility.

Key Takeaway You can change your Honda Fit’s oil with some simple tools and a little patience.

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All done! You can make your 2015 Honda Fit last longer by keeping up with oil changes, plus you’re saving money because you’re doing it yourself.

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