Honda Civic VII, EM/ES/EP/EU/EV (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Civic VII, EM/ES/EP/EU/EV (EU) requires automatic transmission fluid with a capacity of 2,7 liters. Service intervals include checking every 20000 km or 12 months, and changing every 40000 km or 48 months to 80000 km or 48 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Civic 1.4i (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Civic 1.4i (2001-2005)
  • Use: Severe
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Civic 1.6i (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1
Civic Coupé 1.7i (2001-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 80000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Civic VII EM/ES/EP/EU/EV automatic transaxle holds 2.7 liters of fluid across the 1.4i, 1.6i, and Coupé 1.7i variants, a figure that represents a service fill rather than a full overhaul capacity, meaning the actual total system volume is higher but only a partial refill is performed during a standard fluid change.
  • The 1.4i and 1.6i share an identical 2.7-liter service capacity, indicating the same transaxle unit is fitted across both engine displacements in the 2001-2005 production range.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 1.4i transaxle fluid is due for a check every 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first, with a full fluid change scheduled at 80,000 km or 48 months.
  • Under severe use conditions, the 1.4i transaxle fluid change interval is reduced to 40,000 km while the time limit remains at 48 months, cutting the distance-based interval in half compared to normal use.
  • The severe-use schedule for the 1.4i does not include a fluid check interval, only a change interval, distinguishing it structurally from the normal-use schedule which carries both a check and a change milestone.
  • The Coupé 1.7i follows the same normal-use schedule as the 1.4i and 1.6i, with a 20,000 km or 12-month check and an 80,000 km or 48-month change, despite the higher engine displacement of the coupe body variant.
  • The 48-month time limit on the change interval applies consistently across all listed variants and use conditions, meaning calendar time rather than mileage can become the determining factor for owners with low annual mileage.

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