2026 Honda Civic maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2026 Civic, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2026 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. 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 service SN or higher 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) with filter; Si 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; e:HEV 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 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 2026 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. 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 service SN or higher 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) with filter; Si 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; e:HEV 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 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 | $45-$75 | |
| Tire RotationMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 1 'Rotate tires' ('Rotating tires according to the maintenance messages'). No fixed U.S. mileage.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: dusty conditions - replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $25-$50 | |
| Cabin Air FilterMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Replace dust and pollen filter'. Severe: urban areas with high soot concentrations - replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $20-$40 | |
| Drive Belt InspectionMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Inspect drive belt' (inspect only). Not listed for the e:HEV hybrid.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): 2.9 US qt (2.7 L). Severe: 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-$250 | |
| Manual Transmission FluidMaintenance 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). Severe: mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds - change every 37,500 miles (60,000 km). | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid (e:HEV)Safety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 3 'Replace transmission fluid'. Fluid: Honda HEVF-Type 1. Capacity (change): 2.3 US qt (2.2 L). Severe: mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds - change every 47,500 miles or 3 years (76,000 km or 3 years).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $150-$250 | |
| 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-$200 | |
| Valve Clearance Inspection (manual transmission)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): from 2025 the sedan manual lists 'Inspect valve clearance' under sub-code 4 for 'Manual transmission models' only; the CVT table and the e:HEV table no longer list it. | 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. Capacity incl. reserve tank (manual gives US gal and L, not quarts): 2.0L NA 1.43 US gal (5.42 L); Si MT 1.48 US gal (5.59 L); e:HEV 1.46 US gal (5.54 L).Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | Maintenance Minder, code 5 | $100-$180 | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 7 'Replace brake fluid'. Fixed fallback: if item 7 does not appear within 36 months of reset, change every 3 years. Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3 (no capacity given).Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo | $80-$120 | |
| 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/boots, suspension, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, all fluid levels, exhaust, fuel lines; check tire repair kit bottle expiry (if equipped). | Maintenance Minder, code B | — | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (Type R)Safety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): A = oil, B = oil and filter; 12-month fallback. Oil: Honda Genuine 0W-20 / API SN or higher 0W-20. Capacity 5.28 US qt (5.0 L) change, 5.71 US qt (5.4 L) with filter.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo | $45-$75 | |
| Tire Rotation (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 1.Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 1 | $25-$50 | |
| Engine Air Filter (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2. Severe: dusty conditions every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $25-$50 | |
| Cabin Air Filter (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2. Severe: urban soot every 15,000 mi (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $20-$40 | |
| Drive Belt Inspection (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 2 'Inspect drive belt'.Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | — | |
| Manual Transmission Fluid (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 3. Honda MTF, 2.32 US qt (2.2 L). Severe: mountainous low-speed driving every 37,500 mi (60,000 km). | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | — | |
| Spark Plugs (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | $120-$200 | |
| Valve Clearance Inspection (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4 'Inspect valve clearance'. | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | — | |
| Engine Coolant (Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 5. Honda Long-Life Type 2; 1.76 US gal (6.65 L) incl. reserve (gal and L only).Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | Maintenance Minder, code 5 | $100-$180 | |
| Brake Fluid (Type R)Safety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 7; 3-year fallback. Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo | $80-$120 | |
| Brake Inspection (Type R)Safety itemMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): code B 'Inspect front and rear brakes'.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | Maintenance Minder, code B | — | |
| Chassis & Fluid Inspection (B service, Type R)Maintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): code B inspection list. | Maintenance Minder, code B | — |
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2026 Honda Civic
How often does a 2026 Honda Civic need an oil change?
The 2026 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. 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 service SN or higher 0W-20. Capacity (manual gives both units): 2.0L NA 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 L) with filter; Si 3.4 US qt (3.2 L), 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) with filter; e:HEV 3.9 US qt (3.7 L), 4.2 US qt (4.0 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 2026 Honda Civic need?
The services not to skip on a 2026 Honda Civic: engine oil & filter: Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo; cvt fluid: Maintenance Minder, code 3; automatic transmission fluid (e:hev): 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.