1994 Honda Civic Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Honda Civic takes 5W-30 motor oil — 3.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 3.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| LX, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| Si | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
| VX | API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F) | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Civic
1994 Honda Civic factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
3.8 quarts (3.59 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Honda Civic take?
The 1994 Honda Civic takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 (Preferred) (Below -20Deg.F to above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (Above 20Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1994 Honda Civic take?
The 1994 Honda Civic holds 3.5 quarts with a filter change, or 3.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Honda Civic?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Honda Civic. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.