1999 Honda Civic Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 Honda Civic oil type depends on the engine: the CX, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the CX, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GX, Automatic, B4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GX, Automatic, M4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GX, Standard, S40 takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the GX, Standard, S4C takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the HX, Automatic CVT takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the HX, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, Automatic, B4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, Automatic, M4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, Standard, S40 takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the LX, Standard, S4C takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the Si takes 5W-20 (3.5 quarts qt with filter); the VP, B4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter); the VP, M4RA takes 5W-20 (3.8 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- CX, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- CX, Standard: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- GX, Automatic, B4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- GX, Automatic, M4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- GX, Standard, S40: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- GX, Standard, S4C: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- HX, Automatic CVT: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- HX, Standard: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LX, Automatic, B4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LX, Automatic, M4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LX, Standard, S40: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LX, Standard, S4C: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- Si: 5W-20, 3.5 quarts with filter
- VP, B4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- VP, M4RA: 5W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX, Automatic — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| CX, Standard — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Standard — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Standard — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| GX, Automatic, B4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| GX, Automatic, M4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| GX, Standard, S40 — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| GX, Standard, S4C — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| HX, Automatic CVT — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| HX, Standard — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, Automatic, B4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, Automatic, M4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, Standard, S40 — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| LX, Standard, S4C — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| Si — O.H.C.- DOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.50 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| VP, B4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
| VP, M4RA — O.H.C.- SOHC | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | — | As per HONDA TSB HSN 0900-05. |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1999 Honda Civic take?
It depends on the engine: CX, Automatic uses 5W-20; CX, Standard uses 5W-20; DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic uses 5W-20; DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C uses 5W-20; GX, Automatic, B4RA uses 5W-20; GX, Automatic, M4RA uses 5W-20; GX, Standard, S40 uses 5W-20; GX, Standard, S4C uses 5W-20; HX, Automatic CVT uses 5W-20; HX, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, Automatic, B4RA uses 5W-20; LX, Automatic, M4RA uses 5W-20; LX, Standard, S40 uses 5W-20; LX, Standard, S4C uses 5W-20; Si uses 5W-20; VP, B4RA uses 5W-20; VP, M4RA uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 1999 Honda Civic?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: CX, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; CX, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Hatchback, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Hatchback, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 holds 3.8 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, B4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, M4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S40 holds 3.8 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard, S4C holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GX, Automatic, B4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GX, Automatic, M4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GX, Standard, S40 holds 3.8 quarts with filter; GX, Standard, S4C holds 3.8 quarts with filter; HX, Automatic CVT holds 3.8 quarts with filter; HX, Standard holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LX, Automatic, B4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LX, Automatic, M4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LX, Standard, S40 holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LX, Standard, S4C holds 3.8 quarts with filter; Si holds 3.5 quarts with filter; VP, B4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter; VP, M4RA holds 3.8 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1999 Honda Civic?
Most 1999 Honda Civic owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Honda recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1999 Honda Civic?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Honda Civic. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.