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What oil does a 2020 Honda Civic (1.5L L15 Turbo (4-cyl)) take?

Honda Civic · US market

We have a provisional entry for the 2020 Honda Civic (1.5L L15 Turbo (4-cyl)), but it is not yet verified against the owner's manual. Treat the values below as a starting point only and confirm in your manual before buying oil.

Recommended viscosity
0W-20
Required specification
API SP / ILSAC GF-6A
Oil capacity
3.7 quarts (with filter)
Oil filter
Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (or equivalent)
Low confidence · verified June 22, 2026

Source: SAMPLE SEED — verify against the official Honda owner's manual before publishing. Verification status: Provisional. How we source data · Find the manual

Oil-change kit checklist

2020 Honda Civic oil-change kit

Data status: Provisional. Use this as a prep list only; the owner's manual wins.

Required

  • Owner's manual page for the exact engine and US market
  • 0W-20 oil, only if the manual confirms this grade
  • API SP / ILSAC GF-6A specification or approval on the bottle label
  • 3.7 qt oil capacity with filter, confirmed before filling
  • Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (or equivalent) or an explicitly equivalent oil filter

Recommended

  • New drain plug washer or gasket when the manual/service procedure calls for it
  • Drain pan, funnel, gloves, rags, and safe used-oil container
  • Torque specification for the drain plug if you are doing the work yourself
  • Receipt, mileage, date, and oil label/spec photo for your records

Optional

  • Oil filter wrench that fits your exact filter location
  • Shop towels or absorbent mat
  • Reminder entry for the next interval

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