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What type of oil does the 2004 Honda Civic need?

I need to buy oil for my husband’s car and I don’t know what to look for at the shop. What kind of oil does the 2004 Honda Civic use?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re doing your research first, since using the wrong kind of oil can damage your car’s engine! The 2004
Honda Civic
requires 5W-20 grade synthetic motor oil in order to function properly.
The grade of the oil you buy is an indicator of the viscosity, or thickness, of the oil. Using an oil of an incorrect viscosity can clog your oil filter, causing problems with your fuel system and, eventually, with the rest of your engine. As such, make sure that the oil you buy for your husband’s car is 5W-20!
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