Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) Type R (FN2), HONDA CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) 1.4 (FK1, FN4) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on HONDA CIVIC 8 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for CIVIC VIII Hatchback (FN, FK) and other HONDA models

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 10
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 65-14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Hydraulic transmission jack
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Pull up the oil dipstick.
Step 5

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on a level surface, but if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 6

Support the engine splash guard. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 7

Unscrew the engine splash guard fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. AUTODOC recommends:
Hold the engine splash guard firmly when unscrewing the fasteners and lowering the hydraulic transmission jack to avoid injury.
Step 8

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack together with the engine splash guard.
Step 9

Remove the engine splash guard.
Step 10

Support the oil pan guard. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 11

Unscrew the oil pan guard fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold the oil pan guard firmly when unscrewing the fasteners and lowering the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 12

Lower the hydraulic transmission jack together with the oil pan guard.

Step 13

Remove the oil pan guard.
Step 14

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 18

Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 20

Remove the oil filter.
Step 21

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 22

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.

Step 23

Install a new oil filter.
Step 24

Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use the 65-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 25

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26

Clean the drain plug and put a new O-ring on it.
Step 27

Reinstall the engine oil drain plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 28

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 29

Reinstall the oil pan guard.

Step 30

Support the oil pan guard. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 31

Screw in the oil pan guard fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 32

Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 33

Install the engine splash guard.

Step 34

Support the engine splash guard. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
Step 35

Tighten the engine splash guard fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 36

Remove the hydraulic transmission jack.

Step 37

Lower the car.

Step 38

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 39

Insert the funnel.
Step 40

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3,7 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 41

Check the oil level using the dipstick.

AUTODOC recommends:
Top up oil if necessary.The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 42

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 43

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 44

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.
Step 45

Check the oil level with a dipstick 5 minutes after turning the engine off and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 46

Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.

Step 47

Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.

Step 48

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 49

Close the bonnet.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda Civic 8. Tip from AUTODOC:
To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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