Civic VIII · 2007–2010

Honda Civic Type R Civic VIII · 201 hp (2007 to 2010)

The Honda Civic Type R of the Civic VIII generation uses the K20Z4 2.0 petrol engine with 201 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 201 PS / 148 kW
Displacement: 1 998 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: K20Z4 2.0
Period covered: 2007–2010
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

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Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

201 hp (148 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2007 to 2010.

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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 Type R Civic VIII?

The K20Z4 2.0 petrol engine (1 998 cc), 201 hp (148 kW).

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Which oil for the Honda Civic Type R?

A API SN/SP / ILSAC / ACEA C2/C3-approved oil suited to the K20Z4 2.0 engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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