Honda Civic (1992-1995) - Oil and Filter Change

Honda Civic (1992-1995)

Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1992-1995
Assembly	Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada, Lahore, Pakistan, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Thailand, South Africa Nelson, New Zealand
Predecessor	Honda Civic (fourth generation)
Successor	Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Class	Subcompact
Body style(s)	2-door convertible/Targa top/coupe (EJ1/2) 3-door hatchback (EH2/3) 4-door sedan (car) (EG8/EG9)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive layout Front-engine, four-wheel drive layout
Engine(s)	1.3 L Honda D engine #D13 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B7 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B2 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15B8 Straight I4 1.5 L Honda D engine #D15Z1 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Z6 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda D engine #D16Z9 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A1 Straight I4 1.6 L Honda B engine #B16A2 Straight I4 1.8 L Honda B engine #B18A3 Straight I4
Transmission(s)	4-speed Automatic transmission 5-speed Manual transmission
Wheelbase	101.3 in (257 cm) (hatchback) 103.2 in (262 cm) (coupe & sedan)
Length	160.2 in (407 cm) (hatchback) 172.8 in (439 cm) (coupe) 173.0 in (439 cm) (sedan)
Width	66.9 in (170 cm)
Height	50.7 in (129 cm) (Hatchback) 50.9 in (129 cm) (Coupe) 51.7 in (131 cm) (Sedan)
Curb weight	Sedan '92-'93 DX M/T 2,275 lb '94-'95 DX M/T 2,313 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,343 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,392 lb '92-'93 LX M/T 2,319 lb '94-'95 LX M/T 2,403 lb '92-'93 LX A/T 2,388 lb '94-'95 LX A/T 2,456 lb '92-'93 EX M/T 2,480 lb '94-'95 EX M/T 2,522 lb '92-'93 EX A/T 2,524 lb '94-'95 EX A/T 2,575 lb Coupe '92-'93 DX M/T 2,24 lb '94-'95 DX M/T 2,231 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,317 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,326 lb '92-'93 EX M/T 2,390 lb '94-'95 EX M/T 2,522 lb '92-'93 EX A/T 2,445 lb '94-'95 EX A/T 2,575 lb Hatchback '92-'95 DX M/T 2,78 lb '92-'93 DX A/T 2,275 lb '94-'95 DX A/T 2,264 lb '92-'93 CX M/T 2,094 lb '94-'95 CX M/T 2,108 lb '92-'95 VX M/T 2,094 lb '92-'93 Si M/T 2,326 lb '94-'95 Si M/T 2,390 lb
Fuel capacity	All USDM Coupes, Hatchbacks and Sedans except the CX & VX {11.9 US gal CX & VX Hatchbacks 10 US gal
Related	Honda CRX Honda Ballade Honda CRX Del Sol Honda Concerto Honda Domani Honda Integra

Contents 1 Tools Needed 2 Supplies Needed 3 Instructions 4 Videos 5 See Also

[edit] Tools Needed

• Jack
• Jack Stands
• Scissor Jack
• Oil Drain Pan
• Old Towels
• Disposable Gloves
• Oil Funnel
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Oil Filter Wrench
• 17mm Socket or Spanner

[edit] Supplies Needed

• Old Clothes
• Cardboard to protect the floor
• Oil Filter
• Oil Filter
• 4 Quarts of Oil

[edit] Instructions

1. Turn the car off and let it cool off
2. Raise the hood
3. Pull the dipstick and check the oil level and quality.
4. Jack up the car
5. Place drain pan under the oil drain plug.
6. Using the socket or spanner, loosen up the oil drain plug and remove it completely with your gloved hand.
7. Wait until the oil drains completely into the drain pan.
8. Examine the drain plug to see if it is in good condition. Also, if you have an aluminum or synthetic washer and if it got beat, get a new one.
9. Remove the oil filter located on the front left side near the tire.
10. Wipe out any excess oil around the surfaces where the old oil filter was.
11. Rub clean oil on the rubber and threads of the new oil filter to make sure it seals tight.
12. Install the new oil filter on the cleaned area. Make sure you put the oil plug back on.
13. Add new oil to your car. Put 3.5 quarts and check the oil level. If it needs more, add the rest of the oil.
14. Test drive and check for leaks.

[edit] Videos

[edit] See Also