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2018 Honda Civic — Oil & filter change

⚙ 1.5L Turbo I4

Applies to the Honda Civic gen 10 (2016–2021) , 1.5L Turbo I4. Part numbers and timing are the same across the generation.

You keep by doing it yourself $95 Shop charges ~~$127~~ · your parts $32

You keep 75% You pay 25% (parts)

What the shop charges

Labor rate $142/hr re-derives every page when it changes.

Estimated DIY parts cost: $32

Oil filter — Honda Civic (2.0L) Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM 15400-PLM-A02

Cross-ref: Honda Genuine 15400-PLM-A02

2.0L, all trims (2016-2021)
Full-synthetic 0W-20 (3.4 qt capacity) — Honda Civic 2.0L Check fit & current price on Amazon

OEM 08798-9137

Cross-ref: Honda Genuine 08798-9137

2.0L, all trims (2016-2021); engine holds ~3.4 quarts with filter — buy 4x quart bottles.

Price shown on this page is an estimate, not a live Amazon price.

2-ton floor jack View on Amazon ↗

~$100 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
3-ton jack stands (pair) View on Amazon ↗

~$53 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Oil filter wrench View on Amazon ↗

~$12 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Oil drain pan (8qt) View on Amazon ↗

~$25 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Long-neck oil funnel View on Amazon ↗

~$11 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)
Metric socket set (1/2" drive) View on Amazon ↗

~$45 · reused across many jobs (estimate, not a live price)

Filter over-tightened at last service. A shop gorilla-tightened it. A proper wrench and gloves get it loose.

Covers the 2.0L Civic oil change and how to reset the oil life light.