What kind of oil should be used for Civic?
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Civic uses SM or higher-grade fuel-efficient oil, and other SAE viscosity specified by Dongfeng Honda Motor, which is suitable for commercially available engine oil at ambient temperature. In terms of appearance, the new Civic adopts a large number of black elements, such as black front grille, side skirts, newly added small spoiler, black glossy wheels, etc. In terms of body size, the Civic has a length, width and height of 4517mm, 1799mm and 1434mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The body type is a 5-door 5-seat hatchback, equipped with a CVT continuously variable transmission and a 1.5T L4 engine.
I've been driving my Civic for five years and always stick with 0W-20 full synthetic oil, which I find perfectly suited. This oil has low viscosity, matching Honda's engine design—it's fuel-efficient when driving, and I usually notice the engine runs quietly with smooth starts. Using conventional oil would be far less effective, often causing hard starts in cold temperatures, especially during sub-zero winters. I change it roughly every 8,000 kilometers, not too frequent but enough to protect the engine from wear. Brands like Mobil or Shell are fine, but the key is to look for API SN certification—Honda's manual states the same. Never cut corners with counterfeit oil to save money. In short, 0W-20 synthetic oil is worry-free and durable—just remember to check the oil level during maintenance.
