2009 HONDA Civic R18A1/R18A2 (FD/FN/FA/FG (varies by market and body style))
FD/FN/FA/FG (varies by market and body style) / Sedan, Coupe, Hatchback (market dependent) / Global (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, others; engine and specs vary)
R18A1R18A2K20Z3R18Z1L15A7Exact year/trim recordSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Premature wear on suspension components
- Cracked dashboard in hot climates
- Excessive oil consumption in high mileage engines
First checks
- Timing chain noise at cold start
- Check for oil leaks around valve cover gasket
- Condition of automatic transmission fluid if applicable
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Engine variants differ significantly between markets such as US, Europe, and Asia.
- Oil capacity includes service-fill and oil filter change; refer to market-specific manuals for exact values.