When to replace the Oil Filter on your HONDA CIVIC
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH) 1.5 GL (AH) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH) and other HONDA models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
Impact socket №10
Impact socket №17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the lower sound insulation. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the lower sound insulation.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  8. Step 11
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket.
  9. Step 12
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). Professionals recommend:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  10. Step 13
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  11. Step 14
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
  12. Step 15
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 nm torque.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC III Hatchback (AL, AJ, AG, AH). AUTODOC recommends:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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