Civic VI · 1995–2000

Honda Civic 1.6 VTi Civic VI · 160 hp (1995 to 2000)

The Honda Civic 1.6 VTi of the Civic VI generation uses the B16A2 1.6 petrol engine with 160 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 160 PS / 118 kW
Displacement: 1 595 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: B16A2 1.6
Period covered: 1995–2000
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 5 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

160 hp (118 kW), front-wheel drive, 5-speed manual. Built from 1995 to 2000.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 20,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

20 000 km

12 months

API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

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Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

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Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Honda Civic 1.6 VTi Civic VI?

The B16A2 1.6 petrol engine (1 595 cc), 160 hp (118 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda Civic 1.6 VTi?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the B16A2 1.6 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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