Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code K20C1). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.
The firing order for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) is 1-3-4-2.
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Valve clearances
Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,29 mm exhaust, measured cold.
Valve clearance - INLETmm
0,21-0,25 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUSTmm
0,25-0,29 cold
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Engine oil & fluids
Engine oil
The Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) takes 5.4 litres of engine oil with the filter.
See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
Manual gearbox
The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.2 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
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range
All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE
0W-20 Synthetic
Engine oil classification API/ACEA
/A3, A5
Engine with filter(s) litres
5.4
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE
Honda MTF
Manual transmission litres
2.2
Coolant Type
Honda type 2
Cooling system - total capacity litres
LHD=8,0 RHD=7,8
Brake fluid Type
DOT 3/4
Clutch fluid Type
DOT 3/4
03
Brakes & wear limits
Brake disc thickness
Brake discs on the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30,0 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.
Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilatedFront
30,0 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacementRear
9 mm
Brake disc and drum dimensions
Disc thickness variationFront
0,015 mm
Disc thickness variationRear
0,015 mm
Disc runoutFront
0,04 mm
Disc runoutRear
0,04 mm
Minimum pad thicknessFront
2 mm
Minimum pad thicknessRear
1,6 mm
Parking brake travelNo. of notches
6-8
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Service & electrical
Tuning and emissions
Ignition timing - basic BTDC°Engine/rpm
2±2/780±50 Not adjustable
Ignition advance checks°Engine/rpm
ECM Controlled
Idle speedrpm
780±50 Not adjustable
Idle speed - alternativerpm
Not adjustable
Oil temperature°C
80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipeVol. % CO
0,1 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speedppm
100
CO2 level at idle speedVol. % CO2
14,5-16
O2 level at idle speedVol. % O2
0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO testrpm
2500-3000
CO content at increased idle speedVol. %
0,1 Max
Lambda at increased idleλ
0,97-1,03
Starting and charging
BatteryV/RC(Ah)
12
Service checks and adjustments
Compression pressurebar
9,3 Min
Oil pressurebar/rpm
4,0/3000
Radiator capbar
1,12-1,46
Thermostat opens°C
76-80
Fuel system
System pressurebar
5,0-5,5
InjectorOhm
10,0-13,0
Spark plugs
Electrode gapmm
0,7-0,8
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Tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions
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Other engine tightening torques
Main bearingsRenew bolts/nuts
No
Main bearingsStage 1
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Assemble components within 4 minutes. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Big end bearingsStage 1
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Big end bearings
Oil pump to cylinder block
22 Nm
Sump bolts
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Assemble components within 4 minutes. Wait 30 minutes before filling engine with oil. Do NOT start engine for 3 hours. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Sump drain bolt
40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate
118 Nm/-
Clutch pressure plate
26 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
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Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt
Camshaft sprocket/gear
115 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap
13 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover
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Assemble components within 4 minutes. Wait 30 minutes before filling engine with oil. Do NOT start engine for 3 hours. Excess sealant can cause engine damage.
Inlet manifold to cylinder head
24 Nm
Water pump
12 Nm
Spark plugs
22 Nm
Fuel rail
12 Nm
Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) sensor
8 Nm
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor
8 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
12 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen)
45 Nm
Knock sensor (KS)
20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch
22 Nm
Oil filter
12 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub
328 Nm
Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
98 Nm
Rear hub - wheel bearing housing bolts
64 Nm
Steering wheel
39 Nm
Steering rack/box mounting
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Steering rack/box mounting
Steering track rod end
54 Nm
Brake disc to hubFront
10 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubFront
180 Nm
Brake disc to hubRear
10 Nm
Brake caliper to carrierRear
28 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hubRear
55 Nm
Back plate to hubRear
10 Nm
ABS sensorFront
10 Nm
ABS sensorRear
10 Nm
Road wheels
127 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 refrigerantType
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Do not mix R134a with R1234yf.
Air conditioning refrigerant quantitygrams
420±25 LHD=380±25
Air conditioning oil group
R134a=PAG/R1234yf=POE
Air conditioning oilType
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Frequently asked questions
What is the firing order of the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R?
The firing order for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) is 1-3-4-2.
How much oil does the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R take?
The Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) takes 5.4 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.
What are the valve clearances for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R?
Valve clearances for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) are 0,21-0,25 mm inlet and 0,25-0,29 mm exhaust, measured cold.
What is the minimum brake disc thickness for the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R?
Brake discs on the Honda Civic 2.0 Type R (2015–2017) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 30,0 mm (ventilated) front and 9 mm rear.