Honda Civic Oil Type

If you drive a Honda Civic in the Guam area, the best way to keep it running in the best condition possible is to stick to your prescribed service schedule. Every Honda vehicle from Triple J Guam has a specific maintenance schedule that includes oil changes, tire rotations, fluid replacements, and battery replacements, as well as more complex services further down the road. Of these basic services, the oil change is arguably the most important, since motor oil is essential to keeping your engine running smoothly and efficiently. When you get your Honda Civic oil changed, it’s important that you use the right grade and type of oil, since using the wrong type will cause your engine to run less efficiently and potentially open you up to dangerous overheating. The oil used in the Honda Civic is synthetic oil with a grade of 0W-20. Check out the guide below from the service team at Triple J Guam for more details on the Honda Civic maintenance schedule, as well as details on the Honda Civic reset oil light procedure.

Honda Civic Maintenance Schedule

Now that we’ve gone over the best type of oil to use in your Honda Civic, let’s talk about how often you should come in for oil changes. Honda vehicles are designed with longevity in mind, and the use of synthetic oil means that the Civic can last much longer between services than the average vehicle. Triple J Guam recommends that you come in every 7,500 miles for services like oil changes, fluid inspections, brake inspections, and tire rotations. That’s about seven to eight months if you use your Honda Civic as a daily driver around Palau.

Honda Civic: Reset Oil Light

The Honda Civic is equipped with a wide range of dashboard-mounted lights and symbols to keep you informed of your vehicle’s status on the road. When the oil light comes on (it should be shaped like a genie’s lamp), that means that your oil is wearing out and you should head to the Triple J Guam service center when you have time. However, if you get your oil changed and the light remains on, you may have to reset it manually. Fortunately, this is a quick fix! Just park your Civic in a safe place and follow these steps:

1. Turn on the ignition of your Honda Civic without actually starting your engine.
2. With your steering wheel-mounted controls, hit the “Menu” button to look at the menu screen.
3. Using the (+) button, select “Vehicle Information.”
4. Then, choose the “Source” button. 
5. Hit the “Source” button again to find the maintenance screen.
6. On the maintenance screen, you’ll find the i-MID (Intelligent Multi-Information Display).
7. Use the (-) button to hit “Yes.” 
8. Then, choose “Source.” 
9. Finally, turn off your Honda Civic model’s ignition, and start the engine up all the way to make sure that the light is actually reset. 

Keep Your Honda in Top Condition with Triple J Guam!

If you’ve reached one of your service intervals and it’s time to come in for a Honda Civic oil change, you can schedule an appointment right from our website! We’ll take it from there and get you safely back on the Federated States of Micronesia roads in no time. You can also check out our service specials if you’re interested in saving on your appointment, and feel free to contact us with any questions!