How often should a Honda Civic be serviced?

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VanJude
07/30/25 1:25am
Honda Civic should be serviced every 5,000 kilometers. The Civic is a compact sedan under the Honda brand, with body dimensions of 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The Civic is equipped with two types of engines: a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. The 1.0-liter turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 125 horsepower and a maximum torque of 173 Nm, with the maximum power achieved at 5500 rpm and the maximum torque available between 2000 to 4500 rpm, paired with a CVT transmission. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers a maximum power of 177 horsepower and a maximum torque of 226 Nm, reaching its peak power at 5500 rpm and its peak torque between 1800 to 5500 rpm, mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission.
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