Where is the oil filler port located on the Civic?

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ValentinaDella
07/29/25 3:24pm
The oil filler port on the Civic is located on the left side of the engine. Function of engine oil: As a lubricant for the engine, engine oil continuously flows into various transmission components during engine operation, forming an oil film between friction surfaces. This reduces frictional resistance, lowers power consumption, and minimizes component wear. Method for changing engine oil: Loosen the nut at the bottom of the transmission oil pan to allow the old transmission oil to drain naturally by gravity; connect the transmission to a circulation machine via pipeline interfaces, where the new transmission oil will push out the old oil under pressure; remove the oil pan for oil replacement.
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