1995 Honda Civic del Sol Oil Type & Capacity
The 1995 Honda Civic del Sol oil type depends on the engine: the S, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the S, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Si, Automatic takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the Si, Standard takes 5W-30 (3.5 quarts with filter); the VTEC takes 5W-30 (4.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- S, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- S, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Si, Automatic: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- Si, Standard: 5W-30, 3.5 quarts with filter
- VTEC: 5W-30, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S, Automatic — S,Si | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | API - SG Energy Conserving II. |
| S, Standard — S,Si | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | API - SG Energy Conserving II. |
| Si, Automatic — S,Si | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | API - SG Energy Conserving II. |
| Si, Standard — S,Si | API - SAE 5W-30 | 3.50 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | API - SG Energy Conserving II. |
| VTEC — VTEC | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.20 QTS. | 3.90 QTS. | API - SG Energy Conserving II. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Civic del Sol
1995 Honda Civic del Sol factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
0.79 quarts (2.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of HONDA Antifreeze/Coolant and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1995 Honda Civic del Sol take?
It depends on the engine: S, Automatic uses 5W-30; S, Standard uses 5W-30; Si, Automatic uses 5W-30; Si, Standard uses 5W-30; VTEC uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1995 Honda Civic del Sol take?
Capacity depends on the engine: S, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; S, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Si, Automatic holds 3.5 quarts with filter; Si, Standard holds 3.5 quarts with filter; VTEC holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1995 Honda Civic del Sol?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1995 Honda Civic del Sol. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.