Which engine and body style do I have?
Many specs change with the engine or the body style, so pick the right version before you buy oil or parts. A 2017 Honda Civic Sedan with the 2.0 L engine takes 4.4 US qt of oil with a filter change; the 1.5 L turbo takes 3.7 US qt.
Body style: sedan, coupe or hatchback
Manufacturers often publish a separate owner’s manual for each body style. On this site, the Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Hatchback each have their own pages, and their specs aren’t interchangeable. Check:
- the model name on the back of the car,
- your registration or title, which lists the body type,
- the cover of your owner’s manual, which names the model (e.g. “2017 Civic Sedan”).
Engine
- Owner’s manual and sales paperwork. The window sticker or purchase documents usually name the engine.
- Under the hood. The emissions information label under the hood usually states the engine size (for example, 1.5 L).
- Badges and trim. Some models mark the engine on the trunk or tailgate, but don’t rely on badges alone.
Equipment can matter too
Tire size, headlight type and key type change some answers. The 2017 Civic Sedan’s recommended front tire pressure is 33 psi on 1.5 L SPORT models with 235/40R18 tires and 32 psi on the others. The 2020 Accord Hybrid’s high beam is an HB3 bulb on cars without a head-up display and LED on cars with one. Spec pages here let you pick your version and show which page of the manual each answer comes from.