Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Civic Hybrid.
The 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid is a passenger car utilizing an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios and an engine requiring 3.8 quarts of 0W-20 API oil, with EPA fuel economy ratings of 43/44/44 mpg. Ownership records for this specific year show 310 total owner complaints with Air Bags as the top complaint area, despite the vehicle having zero recalls. Within the broader model complaint history spanning 2004 to 2025, this volume places the 2013 model well below the highest year of 1,457 complaints in 2006, marking a significant reduction from the peak before the lineage reached its lowest count of 7 in 2025.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery, OE oil filter 15400RAFT01. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 15400RAFT01 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 179.5 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2877 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.1 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 43 / 44 / 44 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 95 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 11 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5-3.0 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 86 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 55 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 24 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 33.0-36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 720 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | 0 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.10-1.21 lbs |
| Oil Type | Sanden SE10Y only |
| Oil Capacity | 4.33-5.00 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-1.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 168-176 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum) | 38.0-45.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 55.0 |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 57.0 |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Engine Compression | 128 Minimum PSI. 29 Maximum variation PSI |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 55 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.060 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 4 ft. lbs, Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 120 | 4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 52 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees - When a new bolts is used: step 1: torque to 133 degrees, step 2: remove and retorque to 37 ft. lbs., step 3: tighten an additional 82 | 52 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 37 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees - With new bolt or crankshaft: step 1: torque to 130 ft. lbs., step 2: remove bolt and retorque to specifications. | 37 ft. lbs |
Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 45.00 mm from thread end and point B = 50.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.445 in), Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 130 | |
Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 45.00 mm from thread end and point B = 50.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.445 in), Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 30.0 ft. lbs. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | If using new bolts turn an additional 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2013 Honda Civic Hybrid marks a notable inflection point in its generation’s federal record. Complaints dropped to 310 from a 2012 peak of 455, and no recalls were issued—contrasting sharply with the 4 recalls in 2012 and 2 in 2014. This places 2013 near the low end of the generation’s complaint arc, though investigations remained steady at 3, consistent with 2012 and 2014. The top complaint areas—air bags (87), structure, electrical system, and seats (each 15)—align with broader trends but show no unique spikes for the year. With no recalls and a relatively stable complaint profile, the 2013 model emerges as one of the more reliable mid-cycle years, making it a prudent choice for a used purchase.
All 310 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONLH9802252021 | 2021-02-25 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective… |
| A20-030 | 2020-12-18 | Engine And Engine Cooling | "Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent… |
| ABOM12182020901 | 2020-12-18 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty… |
| A19050B | 2019-05-16 | Steering | ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both… |
| A13-097 | 2019-02-01 | Visibility | "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the… |
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3.8 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
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EPA figures are 43 city / 44 highway / 44 combined mpg.