Civic IX · 2015–2017

Honda Civic Type R Civic IX · 310 hp (2015 to 2017)

The Honda Civic Type R of the Civic IX generation uses the K20C1 2.0 Turbo petrol engine with 310 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel: Petrol
Power: 310 PS / 228 kW
Displacement: 1 996 cm³
Cylinders: 4
Engine code: K20C1 2.0 Turbo
Period covered: 2015–2017
Documented market: Europe

Transmission

Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

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This version

310 hp (228 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2015 to 2017.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The K20C1 2.0 Turbo engine is also fitted to: Honda Civic (Civic X), Honda Civic (Civic XI).

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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 IX?

The K20C1 2.0 Turbo petrol engine (1 996 cc), 310 hp (228 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 K20C1 2.0 Turbo engine.

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Documentary sources

[1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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