Honda Civic VIII, FA/FD/FG/FK/FN (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Honda Civic VIII, FA/FD/FG/FK/FN (USA / CAN) uses manual transmission fluid with a capacity range of 1,4 to 1,7 liters. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Civic 1.8, FD1 (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 5/1
Civic Si 2.0, FD2 (2006-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 1,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 6/1
Civic 1.8, FD1 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Honda Civic VIII FA/FD/FG/FK/FN manual transaxle specifications cover three distinct configurations, each carrying its own capacity figures for the 2005-2011 period.
  • The Civic 1.8 FD1 from 2005-2010 lists a single capacity of 1.4 liters under normal use conditions, meaning no separate initial fill figure is distinguished for that generation of the unit.
  • From 2010-2011, the Civic 1.8 FD1 manual transaxle separates initial fill from service fill, with 1.6 liters specified for initial fill and 1.4 liters for service fill. The initial fill figure applies when the unit is being filled from a fully dry state, such as after a complete overhaul or replacement, while the service fill figure applies during a routine fluid drain and refill where residual fluid remains in the case.
  • The 0.2-liter difference between initial and service fill on the 2010-2011 Civic 1.8 FD1 transaxle reflects the volume of fluid that typically stays trapped in passages and cavities even after draining.
  • The Civic Si 2.0 FD2, covering 2006-2011, carries the largest capacity figures among the three configurations, with an initial fill of 1.7 liters and a service fill of 1.5 liters under normal use conditions.
  • The 0.2-liter gap between initial and service fill on the Civic Si 2.0 FD2 mirrors the same retained-fluid pattern seen in the revised 2010-2011 Civic 1.8 FD1 specification.
  • Comparing the two configurations that list both fill types, the Civic Si 2.0 FD2 holds 0.1 liters more than the 2010-2011 Civic 1.8 FD1 in both initial and service fill scenarios, reflecting the larger physical size of the Si transaxle.
  • All three row specifications are designated for normal use conditions, meaning the listed capacities and intervals are not associated with severe-duty or first-change-only service distinctions.

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