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What type of oil does a 2006 Honda Civic use, and how much does it hold?

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Johnny C.

The 2006 Honda Civic comes with either a 1.8 L 4Cylinder or a 2.0 L 4Cylinder engine, which require 5W-20 Synthetic oil for the 1.8 L and 5W-30 Synthetic oil for the 2.0 L. The engine capacity is 3.9 quarts with a filter for the 1.8 L engine, and 4.4 quarts with a filter for the 2.0 L engine. Using the right oil is crucial to keep the engine clean and well-lubricated. It's recommended to change the oil and filter every 6,000 miles. The price of oil ranges from $5 to $11 per quart, depending on where you buy it and the brand. An oil change typically costs between $40 and $50 in labor fees.

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  • Q50 Master #1

    I recently had my 2006 Honda Civic serviced with a semi-synthetic oil change. Is that not suitable for my car? What type of oil should I be using for my specific model?

  • Cheryl A

    The 2006 Honda Civic has different engine options that require specific amounts of synthetic oil. The 1.3L inline-4 engine needs either 3.4 quarts of 0W20 or 5W20 oil. If you have one of the 1.8L inline-4 engines, with engine codes R18A1 or R18A4, it requires 3.9 quarts of 5W20 oil. For the 2.0L inline-4 engine option, you'll need 4.6 quarts of 5W30 oil. Just remember, all the engine oils mentioned for the 2006 Honda Civic are synthetic blends.

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