2017–2021 Honda Civic Type R Oil Change
Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2017–2021 Honda Civic Type R with the K20C1 engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.
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✅ The Type R K20C1 is a high performance engine — use only quality full synthetic oil. Same basic procedure as the standard Civic but with a performance-focused approach. Don't skip the crush washer.
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Oil Type
0W-20 Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.4 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Honda #15400-RTA-003 | Fram PH7317
Engine Code
K20C1
Tools You'll Need
Instructional Video
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| Drain plug size | 17mm | Torque: 30 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Honda #94109-14000 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Bottom of engine, center |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | Settings → Maintenance Info → Reset → Oil Life → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 4.4 quarts this is a smaller drain — Oil Pal handles it cleanly.
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