2020 Honda Civic maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2020 Civic, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2020 Honda Civic oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): code A = replace engine oil; code B = replace engine oil and oil filter, shown when the Minder's oil-life reaches 15% (due at 5%). Fixed fallback: if no Minder message appears more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 / API premium-grade 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) change, 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) with filter; 1.5T (incl. Si) 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; Type R 5.3 US qt (5.0 L), 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) with filter. Severe use: the Minder shortens the interval from engine operating conditions; the U.S. manual gives no separate severe mileage.
Service intervals
From the 2020 Honda Civic schedule.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & FilterSafety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): code A = replace engine oil; code B = replace engine oil and oil filter, shown when the Minder's oil-life reaches 15% (due at 5%). Fixed fallback: if no Minder message appears more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 / API premium-grade 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) change, 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) with filter; 1.5T (incl. Si) 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; Type R 5.3 US qt (5.0 L), 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) with filter. Severe use: the Minder shortens the interval from engine operating conditions; the U.S. manual gives no separate severe mileage.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo | $35–$75 | |
| Tire RotationMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 1 'Rotate tires'. No fixed U.S. mileage is published.Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 1 | $25–$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Replace air cleaner element'. Severe: if you drive in dusty conditions, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $40–$80 | |
| Cabin Air FilterMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Replace dust and pollen filter'. Severe: if you drive primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot from industry and diesel vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $30–$60 | |
| Drive Belt InspectionMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Inspect drive belt' (inspect only).Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | — | |
| CVT FluidSafety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 3 'Replace transmission fluid'. Fluid: Honda HCF-2. Capacity (change): 2.0L NA 3.7 US qt (3.5 L); 1.5T 3.9 US qt (3.7 L). Severe: driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds - change every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $150–$300 | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid (6MT only)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 3 'Replace transmission fluid'. Fluid: Honda MTF. Capacity (change): 2.0 US qt (1.9 L) (2.0L NA / 1.5T / Si); Type R 2.3 US qt (2.2 L). Severe: the manual limits the 25,000-mile (40,000 km) mountainous-driving footnote on code 3 to CVT models, so no MT severe mileage. | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $80–$150 | |
| Spark PlugsMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4 'Replace spark plugs'.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | $120–$250 | |
| Valve Clearance InspectionMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4 'Inspect valve clearance' (inspect only). Also: 'Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.' | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | — | |
| Engine CoolantMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 5 'Replace engine coolant'. Coolant: Honda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 50/50 with distilled water. Capacity (manual gives US gal and L, not quarts): 2.0L NA 1.4 US gal (5.32 L); 1.5T 1.34 US gal (5.09 L); Type R 1.26 US gal (4.64 L), each including the reserve tank.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | Maintenance Minder, code 5 | $100–$200 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 7 'Replace brake fluid'. Fixed fallback: if the Minder does not show item 7 within 36 months of its reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years. Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 (manual gives no capacity).Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo | $100–$200 | |
| Brake InspectionSafety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): main code B 'Inspect front and rear brakes' (inspect only).Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | Maintenance Minder, code B | — | |
| Chassis & Fluid Inspection (B service)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): main code B: inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots; suspension components; driveshaft boots; brake hoses and lines (incl. ABS/VSA); all fluid levels and condition; exhaust system; fuel lines and connections (inspect only). | Maintenance Minder, code B | — |
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2020 Honda Civic
How often does a 2020 Honda Civic need an oil change?
The 2020 Honda Civic oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): code A = replace engine oil; code B = replace engine oil and oil filter, shown when the Minder's oil-life reaches 15% (due at 5%). Fixed fallback: if no Minder message appears more than 12 months after reset, change the oil every year. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 / API premium-grade 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) change, 4.4 US qt (4.2 L) with filter; 1.5T (incl. Si) 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; Type R 5.3 US qt (5.0 L), 5.7 US qt (5.4 L) with filter. Severe use: the Minder shortens the interval from engine operating conditions; the U.S. manual gives no separate severe mileage.
What maintenance does a 2020 Honda Civic need?
The services not to skip on a 2020 Honda Civic: engine oil & filter: Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo; cvt fluid: Maintenance Minder, code 3; brake fluid: Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo; brake inspection: Maintenance Minder, code B. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.