To keep your 2017 Honda Civic’s 2.0-liter engine running like new, you’ll need to use 4.4 quarts of premium-grade 0W-20 motor oil, and be sure to change it out every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Oil changes are a constant companion to car ownership—and one that can quickly get costly. But did you know you can cut down on your Honda Civic’s maintenance costs by changing your engine oil at home? Before you get started, though, there are a few pieces of information you should know.

So strap in as we cover the basics of changing your 2017 Honda Civic 2.0 engine oil—from how much you need, to what type of oil you should be using, plus a step-by-step guide to changing your engine oil yourself.

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2017 Honda Civic 2.0 engine oil capacity

Just how much engine oil does a 2017 Honda Civic 2.0 need?

The 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that powers your Civic requires exactly 4.4 quarts, or 4.2 liters, of engine oil. Be careful not to confuse your engine’s displacement with its oil capacity—the 2 liters of space that your Civic’s cylinders take up underneath the hood isn’t the same as the 4.2 liters of engine oil it needs to keep it running.

What kind of oil does a 2017 Honda Civic 2.0 need?

Now you know how much engine oil your 2017 Honda Civic 2.0 takes—but what type of oil does it need?

Honda recommends using premium-grade 0W-20 synthetic engine oil in your 2017 CIvic 2.0, preferably one that’s a

Honda Genuine

motor oil. It’s usually a good idea to stick to the manufacturer’s recommendation when it comes to motor oil, although there are some aftermarket alternatives. Here’s a closer look at your best options:

The genuine article:

Genuine Honda Full Synthetic Oil

A premium-grade alternative:

AMSOIL Signature Series 0W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil

For vehicles with high mileage:

Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20

Don’t worry too much about decoding the oil grade—the numbers and letters that make up your Honda’s oil type. The oil grade simply denotes an oil’s viscosity (e.g. how thick or thin it is) at hot and cold temperatures, as determined by the Society of Automotive Engineers—which is the entity that codes oil grades.

The 0W-20 oil your Civic 2.0 needs is a low-viscosity motor oil that performs well in cold weather conditions, as well as remaining relatively thin even at high, engine-running temperatures. But technically speaking, you don’t need to know all of that information to ensure you’re getting the right type of oil—so long as you find a premium-grade bottle of 0W-20, you should be good to go!

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How often to change oil on a 2017 Honda Civic 2.0

It’s recommended you change your 2017 Honda Civic’s engine oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or once every six months, whichever comes first.

Using synthetic oil can afford you an extra few thousand miles between oil changes—the recommended frequency with synthetic oil is between 7,500 and 10,000 miles—but it’s still a good idea to stay on top of oil maintenance with routine fluid checks. And watch out for these signs that your engine oil is due for a change:

Oil is dark brown or black in color. (Clean oil is light brown or amber, like a cup of tea. Dirty oil is like a cup of soda)

Motor oil looks or feels coarse and gritty.

Unfamiliar engine noise

Unusual or new odors, including smells of oil, burning, or smoke

Changes in your vehicle’s performance

Most 2017 Honda Civics are equipped with an

oil pressure light

that will illuminate within your instrument cluster whenever your oil levels are low or need changing.

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Once you’ve decided that it’s time for an oil change, grab your fresh bottle(s) of premium-grade 0W-20 Honda motor oil and the following materials: a socket wrench, a drain pan, a new oil filter, and a filter wrench (designed to remove the old oil filter).

Of course, you always opt for a shop or professional to change the engine oil on your behalf—but doing it yourself at home can actually save you hundreds in the long run, plus it’s a beginner-friendly skill that every car owner should have under their maintenance tool belt!

To get started, turn your vehicle on and let it run for a while. It takes your engine about five minutes to warm up to its normal operating temperature in most weather conditions—but if it’s the middle of winter, you may want to let it warm up a little longer. Once you’re there, shut the engine back off, pop the hood, and follow these next steps:

Remove the oil fill cap

Underneath the vehicle, remove the oil drain bolt and its corresponding washer, then allow the old engine oil to drain into your drain pan

While the old oil drains, you can remove the old oil filter using your filter wrench

Install your new filter

Reattach the oil drain bolt (use a new washer, if possible!) and tighten to your vehicle’s torque specifications

Refill the engine with your Honda Genuine 0W-20 motor oil and replace the oil fill cap

And you’re done! Once you’ve finished, it’s a good idea to turn your vehicle on and let it warm up for 30 seconds, giving the new oil a chance to fill the filter. You can also use this time to check for leaks and ensure your oil pressure light has shut off.

Then, just double-check the levels with your oil dipstick to be sure you’ve added enough oil, and top off with any remaining 0W-20 as necessary!

Don’t forget the last step: clean-up! You should never dump dirty oil out onto the ground or in the garbage can. Instead, store it in a sealed container, then bring it to your

local recycling center

for proper disposal.

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