How much oil does a 2005 Honda Civic LX take?
2005 Honda Civic Sedan Specifications
| 2005 CIVIC SEDAN | DX | LX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Capacity: Change with Filter (qt.) | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Engine Oil Capacity: Dry (qt.) | 4.2 | 4.2 |
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What kind of oil does a 2005 Honda Civic LX take?
The 2005 Honda Civic uses synthetic oil SAE 5w20. It has a capacity of 4.4 quarts.
How do you change the oil in a Honda Civic?
Slide the oil drain pan beneath the drain plug so that it catches the oil when you start to drain it. Use a 17 mm box-end or socket wrench to loosen the drain plug. When you’re able to, remove the wrench and loosen it by hand. Be sure to wear protective gloves (and eyewear).
Where is the oil filter on a Honda Civic?
From the underside of the car, locate the oil filter. It will be installed on the engine block just above the driver side axle shaft. Keep the oil drain pan nearby as you reach up to get a grip on the oil filter. Loosen it slowly and carefully, trying to avoid spilling oil.
Where is the drain plug on a Honda Civic?
Locate the 17 mm hex drain plug. It will be on the driver side of the oil pan facing the rear of the car. There’s a sign pointing to it if you can’t find it. Slide the oil drain pan beneath the drain plug so that it catches the oil when you start to drain it. Use a 17 mm box-end or socket wrench to loosen the drain plug.
Do you have to jack up both sides of Honda Civic?
Place the jack just beneath the jacking point so that upon contact, the jacking point will be centered on the jack. It’s helpful, but not necessary, to jack up both sides of the car. Since the oil drain plug is on the driver side of the car, jacking just the driver side should be sufficient.
When to get an oil change on a Honda Civic?
Honda recommends an oil change when the maintenance light comes on, or after one year, whichever comes first. In tough driving conditions with a lot of stop-and-go traffic, the maintenance light will come on after about 6,000 miles, indicating 15% oil life remaining.
From the underside of the car, locate the oil filter. It will be installed on the engine block just above the driver side axle shaft. Keep the oil drain pan nearby as you reach up to get a grip on the oil filter. Loosen it slowly and carefully, trying to avoid spilling oil.
When does maintenance light come on on Honda Civic?
In tough driving conditions with a lot of stop-and-go traffic, the maintenance light will come on after about 6,000 miles, indicating 15% oil life remaining. Place a jack at the jacking point at the front passenger side on the pinch weld, the thicker metal part just behind the front wheel.
Locate the 17 mm hex drain plug. It will be on the driver side of the oil pan facing the rear of the car. There’s a sign pointing to it if you can’t find it. Slide the oil drain pan beneath the drain plug so that it catches the oil when you start to drain it. Use a 17 mm box-end or socket wrench to loosen the drain plug.