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Engine & identification
Vehicle identification
No. of cylinders Type 4/OHC Capacity (Fiscal) cc 1799 Compression ratio :1 10,6 Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes Minimum octane rating RON 95 Ignition system Make Honda Ignition system Type PGM-FI Ignition system Description Map-DI Trigger location Cam/Crankshaft Fuel system Make Honda Fuel system Type PGM-FI Fuel system Description MFI-s Air metering Type MAP Combined ignition and fuel ECM Yes Diagnostic socket Yes
Ignition system
Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V 12,0
Firing order
The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) is 1-3-4-2 .
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.
Valve clearance - INLET mm 0,18-0,22 cold Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm 0,23-0,27 cold
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Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 1.4 litres. The manual gearbox capacity for dry fill is 1.6 litres.
See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.
Coolant
See the reference table for the complete coolant entries and their conditions.
Grades, filling conditions and capacities
Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Preferred engine oil
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
/
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-30, 5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
/
Engine oil
Engine with filter(s) litres
3.7
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE
Honda MTF
Manual transmission litres
1.4
Manual transmission (dry fill) litres
1.6
Automatic transmission fluid Type
Honda ATF DW-1
Automatic transmission (drain & refill) litres
2.4
Automatic transmission - drain and refill
Automatic transmission (dry fill) litres
5.8
Coolant Type
Honda type 2
Cooling system - total capacity litres
5.2-5.7
Brake fluid Type
DOT 4
Clutch fluid Type
DOT 4
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Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Rear brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 8 mm .
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front —
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear 8 mm
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Disc thickness variation Front 0,015 mm Disc thickness variation Rear 0,015 mm Disc runout Front 0,04 mm Disc runout Rear 0,04 mm Minimum pad thickness Front 1,6 mm Minimum pad thickness Rear 1,6 mm Parking brake travel No. of notches 8-9
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Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm 8±2/720±50 Not adjustable Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm ECM Controlled Idle speed rpm 720±50 Not adjustable Idle speed - alternative rpm AT=650±50 Not adjustable Oil temperature °C 80 CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO 0,1 Max Not adjustable HC level at idle speed ppm 100 CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 14,5-16 O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 0,1-0,5 Increased idle speed for CO test rpm 2300-2700 CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % 0,2 Lambda at increased idle λ 0,97-1,03
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressure bar 8,8 Min Oil pressure bar/rpm 3,8/2000 Radiator cap bar 0,93-1,23 Thermostat opens °C 80-84
Fuel system
System pressure bar 3,8-4,3
Spark plugs
Spark plugs Original equipment Denso Spark plug Type DXU22HCR-D11S Electrode gap mm 1,0-1,1 Spark plugs Make NGK Spark plug Type DILZKR7B11GS Electrode gap mm 1,0-1,1
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Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions — View more information —
Other engine tightening torques Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts No Main bearings Stage 1 — View more information —
Main bearings Big end bearings Stage 1 20 Nm View more information —
Big end bearings Big end bearings Stage 2 90° Sump bolts 18 Nm View more information —
Sump bolts Sump drain bolt 39 Nm Flywheel/driveplate —
Flywheel/driveplate Clutch pressure plate 25 Nm Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt —
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt Camshaft sprocket/gear 57 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover 10 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover Inlet manifold to cylinder head 24 Nm Exhaust manifold to cylinder head 31 Nm Exhaust downpipe to manifold 33 Nm Water pump 12 Nm Spark plugs 18 Nm Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor 12 Nm Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 12 Nm Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 12 Nm Lambda sensor (Oxygen) 44 Nm Knock sensor (KS) 31 Nm Engine oil pressure switch 18 Nm Oil filter 12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques Front hub 181 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts 64 Nm Steering wheel 39 Nm Steering rack/box mounting —
Steering rack/box mounting Steering track rod end 54 Nm Brake disc to hub Front 10 Nm Brake caliper to carrier Front —
Brake caliper to carrier - front Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front 108 Nm Brake disc to hub Rear 10 Nm Brake caliper to carrier Rear 23 Nm Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear 75 Nm ABS sensor Front 10 Nm ABS sensor Rear 10 Nm Road wheels 108 Nm
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Air conditioning
No. of AC service connectors 2 Air conditioning restrictor type Expansion valve Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling Yes Compressor variable displacement solenoid No Air conditioning refrigerant Type —
Do not mix R134a with R1234yf. Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams 430±25 LHD=400±25 Air conditioning oil group R134a=PAG/R1234yf=POE Air conditioning oil quantity cm³ 80±5
Frequently asked questions What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC? The firing order for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC take? See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC? Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) are 0,18-0,22 mm inlet and 0,23-0,27 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC? Rear brake discs on the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 8 mm.
Note: Specifications are workshop reference data for the Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC (2013–2017). Always confirm against your vehicle's VIN plate and service book.