2020 Honda Civic maintenance schedule

2.0L 4-cylinder (158 hp) or 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder (174 hp)LXSportEXMSRP $21,250

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
8k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (Maintenance Minder A indicator) Check tire pressure and condition Inspect windshield washers and wipers
15k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation (Maintenance Minder 1) Inspect brake pads and rotors Inspect steering and suspension components Inspect wheel alignment
23k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Replace cabin air filter (Maintenance Minder 4 — at first occurrence) Check brake fluid condition
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine air filter (Maintenance Minder 5) Inspect drive belts Inspect fuel system Inspect exhaust system	View →
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace brake fluid (Honda spec: every 3 years or as indicated) Inspect spark plugs (iridium tip — factory interval 60k on 2.0L; inspect 1.5T at 60k) Inspect cooling system hoses and clamps Inspect CV axle boots and joints Inspect transmission fluid — CVT or manual	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace spark plugs (iridium — 2.0L at 90k if not done at 60k; 1.5T replace at 90k) Inspect serpentine drive belt for wear and cracking Inspect coolant condition (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant type 2) Inspect differential fluid if AWD Inspect and lubricate brake caliper slide pins	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine coolant (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant type 2 — first change at 120k, then every 60k) Replace CVT fluid (Honda HCF-2 only — no substitute; Honda spec recommends 120k or sooner under severe service) Replace spark plugs if not done at 90k Replace serpentine drive belt Full brake fluid flush Inspect and service wheel bearings Inspect all suspension bushings	View →

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