What are the recommended intervals for oil change on a 2012 Honda Civic?

Answer 1

Change the oil/filter as outlined in your owners manual and as recommended by the maintenance minder on your dash. Change the oil when the minder tells you to. This will normally be around 7,000 miles but can vary according to how you drive and the conditions under which you drive. Rather than using a static table of time and mileage to keep track of maintenance, the Maintenance Minder system calculates service needs based on how the vehicle is driven, not just how long or how far. It checks engine operating conditions, such as weather extremes, stop and start traffic, and frequent short trips. It uses all these parameters to determine when the oil/filter need to be changed. It will also tell you when to change the air filter, spark plugs, Transmission Fluid, and even when to rotate the tires. When you see a wrench read the code in your owners manual to see what service is needed. The Minder is located right under the speedometer.