2016 Honda Civic Maintenance Schedule

Your 2016 Honda Civic is an efficient and sporty-looking daily driver, but it will need periodic maintenance for its lifespan to be maximized. If you regularly care for your Honda Civic, then you can expect it to last anywhere between 200,000 to 300,000 miles. This article will show you what maintenance tasks you or your mechanic should perform to get the most out of your car.

Note: The maintenance schedule described in this article is specifically for the 2016 Honda Civic 2.0L four-cylinder. Maintenance tasks and schedules can vary between different engines/trims. Refer to your vehicle’s service manual for complete information on the scheduled maintenance recommended by the manufacturer

Quick Notes from Our Chief Mechanic, Mia Bevacqua

The 2016 Honda Civic 2.0L is generally known for being a reliable vehicle with few problems. There was a safety recall several years ago for a potential concern with the piston snap rings, but that issue was supposed to have only affected a small number of vehicles.

One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the 2016 Civic 2.0L requires a periodic inspection of the engine valve clearance. Failing to check and adjust the valve clearance as needed can lead to engine performance problems and possible internal damage.

–Mia Bevacqua, Automotive Subject Matter Expert at CarParts.com

Maintenance Schedule Tasks for Your 2016 Honda Civic

You can save money by learning how to do your vehicle’s maintenance. However, if you lack the necessary skills or experience to inspect or troubleshoot your Civic, you can always find a nearby auto shop to perform these tasks.

The following items have been prescribed by Honda. You should do the following items if the maintenance minder indicator illuminates. Do the corresponding tasks based on the indicated code.

Main Maintenance Items

A Symbol

• Replace engine oil. 3.5L of oil for 1.5-liter engines and 4.2L of oil for 2.0-liter engines.

B Symbol 

• Replace engine oil and oil filter. 3.5L of oil for 1.5-liter engines and 4.2L of oil for 2.0-liter engines.
• Inspect front and rear brakes. Check pads and discs for wear, damage, and cracks.
• Inspect tie-rod ends, steering gearbox, and gearbox boots. 
  • Check the steering linkage. Check boots for damage and leaking grease.
• Inspect suspension components. 
  • Check bolts for tightness.
  • Check the condition of ball joint boots for deterioration and damage.
• Inspect driveshaft boots.
  • Check boots for cracks and boot bands for tightness.
• Inspect brake hoses and lines including VSA lines.
  • Check the master cylinder and VSA modulator-control unit for damage and leakage.
• Inspect all fluid levels and condition of fluids.
  • Engine coolant
  • M/T fluid
  • CVT fluid
  • Clutch fluid
  • Brake fluid
  • Windshield washer fluid
• Inspect the exhaust system.
  • Check catalytic converter heat shields, exhaust pipes, and muffler for any damage, and leaks. Also, check if the bolts are tight.
• Inspect fuel lines and connections. 
  • Check for loose connections, cracks, and deterioration; retighten loose connections and replace damaged parts.

Maintenance Sub Items

Number 1

• Rotate tires, and check tire inflation and condition.
  • Follow the pattern shown in the Owner’s Manual.

Number 2

• Replace air cleaner element.
  • If the vehicle is driven primarily in dusty conditions, replace it every 15,000 miles.
• Replace dust and pollen filter.
  • Replace the filter whenever airflow from the heating and air conditioning system is less than normal.
  • If the vehicle is driven mostly in urban areas that have high concentrations of soot in the air from industry and from diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles
• Inspect drive belt
  • Look for cracks and damage, then check the position of the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator.

Number 3

• Replace transmission fluid (for manual transmissions). 
  • Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If the vehicle is regularly driven under these conditions, you should have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
  • Use Honda MTF.
  • Capacity: 1.9 L (2.0 US qt)
• Replace transmission fluid (for CVT automatic transmissions)
  • Driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing results in higher transmission temperatures. This requires transmission fluid changes more frequently than recommended by the Maintenance Minder. If the vehicle is regularly driven under these conditions, you should have the transmission fluid changed every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
  • Use Honda HCF-2.
  • NOTE: Using the wrong type of fluid will damage the transmission.
  • Capacity:
    • 1.5 L engine models: 3.7 L (3.9 US qt)
    • 2.0 L engine models: 3.5 L (3.7 US qt)

Number 4

• Replace spark plugs
  • Inspect valve clearance (cold)
    • Intake: 0.21－0.25 mm (0.009 in)
    • Exhaust: 0.25－0.29 mm (0.010－0.011 in)

Number 5

• Replace engine coolant
  • Use Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, and if necessary add Honda Extreme Cold Weather Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2 (concentrate) as needed for prolonged cold temperatures below -22 °F (-30 °C).
  • Capacity (including reservoir)
    • 1.5 L engine models: 5.1 L (1.35 US gal)
    • 2.0 L engine models: 5.3 L (1.40 US gal)

Number 7

• Replace brake fluid
  • Use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. (Genuine Honda Brake Fluid is recommended.)
  • Check brake fluid level is between the upper and lower marks on the reservoir.

Every 160,000 Miles

• Inspect the vehicle’s idle speed.

Where to Get New Parts for Your 2016 Honda Civic

As reliable as it is, the 2016 Honda Civic still needs regular maintenance. Failing to maintain your Civic’s parts can lead to disaster on the road, especially if said maintenance has to do with the transmission or brakes. Stay vigilant and always replace failing parts when they show up on your regular maintenance checks. Thankfully, buying replacement parts is easy with CarParts.com.

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