What type of engine oil is suitable for the Civic 1.5T?

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The original factory engine oil for the Honda Civic 1.5T is ENEOS oil, produced by Tianjin ENEOS Lubricants Co., Ltd., a joint venture between ENEOS and Great Wall. It is a fully synthetic oil with specifications of 0W-20/5W-30. The Civic 1.5T is equipped with a turbocharged engine, and using fully synthetic oil yields better performance. If you wish to change the oil during later maintenance, you can choose fully synthetic oils from brands such as the original factory oil, Shell Helix Ultra, Castrol EDGE, or Mobil 1 Gold. According to the official maintenance manual, it is recommended to use fully synthetic oil with specifications of 0W-20/5W-30 for maintenance. Any fully synthetic oil that meets the official recommended specifications can be used. The viscosity of engine oil changes with temperature, so special attention should be paid to its performance under both low and high temperatures. For example, in 5W-30, the first number indicates low-temperature fluidity. 5W means it can withstand temperatures as low as -30°C. The smaller this number, the better the low-temperature fluidity, resulting in smoother cold starts for the car. The latter number represents the kinematic viscosity of the oil at 100°C. The higher this number, the better the oil can maintain its viscosity index at high temperatures, which can also be understood as better lubrication performance under high-temperature conditions. The method for changing the engine oil in a Honda Civic 1.5T is as follows: Wait for the engine temperature to cool down, allowing the oil to flow back into the oil pan; Use a wrench to loosen the oil drain plug and place an oil pan to catch the old oil until no more oil flows out. Start the engine and let it run for 30 seconds to allow the oil in the main oil passage to drain out; Use a specialized wrench to remove the oil filter; Apply engine oil to the oil seal of the new oil filter and tighten it clockwise by hand; Add the new engine oil through the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover. Generally, fill up to three-quarters of the oil container; Start the engine and let it run for 5 minutes, then check for any oil leaks around the oil drain plug and oil filter. If there are leaks, perform necessary repairs; After stopping the engine, pull out the oil dipstick and check that the engine oil level is within the standard range.