1980 Honda Civic Oil Capacity, Types, & Filters

Your essential guide to 1980 Honda Civic oil change is here! No more searching – find all the critical oil specs for your 1980 Honda Civic, including oil capacity, recommended oil viscosity (type), and the correct oil filter.

We cover all engine options, categorized by their specific engine codes, ensuring you get the right information for your specific configuration. Keep reading to discover everything you need for your next 1980 Honda Civic oil change!

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Engine & Code	Oil Capacity	Oil Viscosity/Type	Oil Filter
1.3L 4-cylinder	3.2 quarts (without filter) 3.8 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (-20 To 32°C) SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C) SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)	N/A
1.5L 4-cylinder EM1 M	3.7 quarts (with filter)	SAE 10W-30 (-20 To 32°C) SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C) SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C) SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C) SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)	N/A

Select Your 1980 Honda Civic Engine Option

1.3L 4-cylinder Engine Code 0

Engine:

1.3L 4-cylinder 0 [aka 1.3L 4-cylinder]

Body & Trims:

All

Oil Capacity:

3.2 quarts (without filter)
3.8 quarts (with filter)

Oil Viscosity/Type:

SAE 10W-30 (-20 To 32°C)
SAE 10W-40 (Above -20°C)
SAE 20W-40, SAE 20W-50 (Above -10°C)
SAE 5W-20 (Below -10°C)
SAE 5W-30 (Below 0°C)

OEM Oil Filter:

N/A

Oil Filter Replaces:

N/A

1980 Honda Civic 1.3L 4-cylinder 0 oil change details

Oil Grade:

API*

Oil Capacity:

3.2 quarts. (without filter). This is the capacity without the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.
3.8 quarts. (with filter). This is the capacity with the oil filter installed. Always check the oil level after refilling.