The 2017 Honda Civic’s oil capacity is 3.7 US quarts or 3.5 liters of engine oil for a 1.5L engine, while a 2.0L engine will need 4.4 quarts or 4.2 liters.

The Civic’s general reliability and good fuel economy are just a couple of factors that make it a go-to compact car for those who drive them. If you want your own Honda Civic to stick with you for the long haul, staying on top of routine oil changes can have a huge impact on how well your engine performs—as well as how long it lasts.

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2017 Honda Civic engine oil capacity

So, how much engine oil does a 2017 Honda Civic need?

The answer to this question will vary somewhat depending on your 2017 Honda Civic’s powertrain. You’re most likely going to have a 1.5-liter or 2.0-liter engine. A 1.5L engine will need 3.7 US quarts or 3.5 liters of engine oil, while a 2.0L engine will need 4.4 quarts or 4.2 liters.

Not so fast, though—don’t mistake the engine specification for your engine oil capacity! The 1.5 and 2.0 liter measurements refer to your

engine displacement

, which is the total volume your engine cylinders take up. You can find your Honda Civic’s actual oil capacity in your owner’s manual.

If you’re not sure what your engine type is, there are a few ways you can find out. You can review the specifications found in your owner’s manual, look at your car’s purchase or registration documents, or the information on the engine itself.

What kind of oil does a 2017 Honda Civic need?

If you’re wanting to

change the oil and filter

in your car by yourself, knowing your oil capacity is an important start, but that knowledge alone isn’t enough. It’s just as important, if not more so, to know what kind of engine oil your 2017 Honda Civic needs.

You can find your car’s engine oil requirements in your owner’s manual. For a 2017 Honda Civic, you’ll want to look for premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil that has an API certification seal on its container.

Here’s a breakdown of what that means:

The “0” refers to the oil's viscosity (thickness) when you start the engine

The “20” refers to its viscosity at high temperatures

The “W” means it’s been certified for winter conditions

“Detergent oil” means there are certain additives that reduce factors like sludge buildup to extend oil life

The 2017 Honda Civic owner’s manual recommends using Genuine Honda Motor Oil, but you can also use a comparable commercial brand as long as it meets the right specifications.

You can use synthetic orconventional oil in your 2017 Honda Civic–whichever you prefer, so long as it has the right viscosity grade and has an API certification seal.

Honda cautions that extra additives aren’t necessary and could end up causing damage to the engine or other components.

What kind of engine oil you opt for is ultimately up to you. But here is Honda's recommendation for engine oil:

The manufacturer-approved option: If you’re wanting to stay in line with Honda’s recommendations, use

Genuine Honda Motor Oil

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How often to change oil on a 2017 Honda Civic

Now that you know what kind of engine oil you need to look for and how much to use, how often do you need to change your 2017 Honda Civic’s oil?

While this can vary pretty widely in the real world, the general recommendation is that you change your 2017 Honda Civic’s oil every 7,500 miles as part of your

basic car maintenance schedule.

At the very least, Honda recommends you change your oil twice per year.

Depending on what kind of oil you’re using and what kind of driving conditions you’re exposed to, you may need to change your oil more or less frequently. If you’re putting a lot of miles on your vehicle or your engine puts in more work than the typical car, you should expect more frequent oil changes.

If you opt for a fully synthetic oil, you might not have to worry about changing it as often.

To keep tabs on your engine oil’s condition, it helps to check your oil level regularly. For most drivers, checking it about once a month is a solid benchmark.

If you notice these signs in your vehicle, your Honda Civic might be overdue for an oil change:

Very low engine oil level

Engine oil has taken on a darker color or grainy texture

Strange new engine noises

Noticeable change in engine performance

Burning or oil smells from your engine

Check engine light has come on

Engine oil change indicator light has illuminated (and not just based on miles driven)

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Now that you know it all—what kind of oil you need, how much, and how often you’ll need to change it—it’s time to give this oil change a try.

Before you get started, you’ll want to have a plan for how you’re going to properly dispose of your old engine oil since it’s a hazardous material. Some cities have drop-off sites where you can recycle old engine oil. So do some car repair shops.

Once you’ve figured that out, here are a few items you’ll need:

Socket wrench

Philips head screwdriver

Filter wrench (specifically designed to remove old oil filters)

New washer for the drain bolt

Replacement filter

Fresh oil

Drain pan

Rubber gloves

Clean-up towel(s)

Once you’re ready, the first thing you’ll want to do is start your engine and let it run for a few minutes until it reaches its normal operating temperature, then turn it off. This helps warm up the oil so it’s easier to drain. Then, you can

open the hood of your car

and get to work:

Remove the engine oil fill cap

Underneath your vehicle, unscrew the Philips screws on your undercarriage’s protective cover

Locate and remove the drain bolt and washer. Allow the old engine oil to empty into the drain pan

Remove the old engine oil filter (detach the gasket if it’s still stuck on the engine)

Wipe away any dirt and grime around the oil filter’s contact surface

Lightly lubricate your new oil filter’s gasket with engine oil if needed

Install a new oil filter

Replace the old drain using a new washer. Tighten it to 30 lb-ft

Refill the engine with new oil

Replace the engine oil fill cap

Restart your engine, letting it run for a few minutes again. In the meantime, look around and make sure that nothing is leaking. You might want to delay replacing your undercarriage cover until after this step for this reason.

Finally, turn off your car and check your engine oil level with your dipstick, and add a little more oil if you need to. The

oil pressure light

on your dashboard should turn off if you've done everything correctly!

Don’t forget regular insurance policy maintenance

Knowing you can handle an oil change for your 2017 Honda Civic on your own can be a real confidence boost. And if you stay on top of your car’s regular maintenance, your Honda Civic is likely to thank you by staying reliable for years to come.

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