2012 Honda Civic Oil Type & Capacity
The 2012 Honda Civic oil type depends on the engine: the DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX-L, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the HF, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the HF, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the Hybrid takes 0W-20 (3.8 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the Natural Gas takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter); the Si, 2D Coupe takes 0W-20 (4.4 quarts with filter); the Si, 4D Sedan takes 0W-20 (3.9 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- HF, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- HF, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Hybrid: 0W-20, 3.8 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Natural Gas: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
- Si, 2D Coupe: 0W-20, 4.4 quarts with filter
- Si, 4D Sedan: 0W-20, 3.9 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| DX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX-L, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| HF, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| HF, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| Hybrid — Hybrid | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.80 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,LX,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| Natural Gas — Natural Gas | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| Si, 2D Coupe — Si,Coupe | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 4.40 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
| Si, 4D Sedan — DX,EX,EX-L,HF,LX,Si,Sedan | API - Premium-grade SAE 0W-20 detergent oil. Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 | 3.90 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Civic
2012 Honda Civic factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
5.91 quarts (5.59 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. 50/50 with distilled water. Change including the remaining 0.46 qt. in the reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2012 Honda Civic take?
It depends on the engine: DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; HF, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; HF, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; Hybrid uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A uses 0W-20; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans uses 0W-20; Natural Gas uses 0W-20; Si, 2D Coupe uses 0W-20; Si, 4D Sedan uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2012 Honda Civic take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; DX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX-L, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; EX, 4D Sedan, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; HF, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; HF, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Hybrid holds 3.8 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 2D Coupe, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD BRZA holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD MZ2A holds 3.9 quarts with filter; LX, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Natural Gas holds 3.9 quarts with filter; Si, 2D Coupe holds 4.4 quarts with filter; Si, 4D Sedan holds 3.9 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2012 Honda Civic?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2012 Honda Civic. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.