Engine Oil: Service and Repair

2006 Honda Civic L4-1.3L HybridSECTION Service and Repair
Engine Oil Replacement
1. Warm up the engine.
2. Remove the five clips and the two bolts securing the engine under cover, then open the engine undercover.





3. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil,





4. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
5. Refill with the recommended oil.

Capacity At Oil Change: 3.0 L (3.2 US qt)
At Oil Change including Filter: 3.2 L (3.4 US)
After Engine Overhaul: 3.8 L (4.0 US qt)





6. Install the engine under cover.
7. Check for oil leakage during and after running the engine for more than 3 minutes.
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.