When to replace the Oil Filter on your HONDA CIVIC
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2) 1.6 i (EM1), HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2) 1.7 i (EM2), HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2) 1.7 i VTEC (EM2) 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

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 17
Oil filter cup socket 65/14-F
Ratchet wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Use only new O-rings during installation.
  • Please note: all work on the car – HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – HONDA CIVIC VII Coupe (EM2). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.Unscrew the oil filler plug.
    Step 2
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  2. Step 3
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 4
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Drain the used oil.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  6. Step 7
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 39 nm torque.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/14-F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Step 11
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    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 65/14-F socket. Observe the recommended tightening torque.
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