2009 Honda Civic Oil Type & Capacity
The 2009 Honda Civic oil type depends on the engine: the DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX-L, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the GX takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the Hybrid takes 0W-20 (3.4 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (3.9 quarts qt with filter); the Si, 2D Coupe takes 5W-30 (4.6 quarts qt with filter); the Si, 4D Sedan takes 5W-20 (4.6 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- GX: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 0W-20, 3.4 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Si, 2D Coupe: 5W-30, 4.6 quarts with filter
- Si, 4D Sedan: 5W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Standard — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Standard — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX-L, 4D Sedan, Standard — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Standard — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Standard — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| GX — GX | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Hybrid — Hybrid | API - SAE 0W-20 | 3.40 QTS. | 3.20 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. API - SAE 5W-20 oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 is not available. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. API - SAE 5W-20 oil may be used if SAE 0W-20 is not available. You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Standard — DX,EX,LX,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Standard — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Si, 2D Coupe — Si,Coupe | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Si, 4D Sedan — Si,Sedan | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. You may use a SAE 10W-30 oil if the temperature in your area never goes below 20Deg.F (-7Deg.C). You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
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Coolant capacity
5.8 quarts (5.48 L) — HONDA Long-life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water. Includes: the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the engine.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2009 Honda Civic take?
It depends on the engine: DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA uses 5W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA uses 5W-20; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA uses 5W-20; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA uses 5W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; GX uses 5W-20; Hybrid uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 5W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA uses 5W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; Si, 2D Coupe uses 5W-30; Si, 4D Sedan uses 5W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 2009 Honda Civic?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; GX holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Hybrid holds 3.4 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, MPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic, SPCA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Si, 2D Coupe holds 4.6 quarts with filter; Si, 4D Sedan holds 4.6 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2009 Honda Civic?
Most 2009 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 2009 Honda Civic?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2009 Honda Civic. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.