2016 Honda Civic Oil Change
Complete guide to 2016 Honda Civic oil change. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Oil Change is one of the most common repairs for 2016 Honda Civic. This repair involves replacing the damaged maintenance component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30-45 min and requires easy skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement maintenance part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Unlock and open the trunk of the car.
This will allow you to access the screws once it's open.
Step 2:
On the exterior of the trunk, take notice of the bolts connected to the tail lights. You will have to work with these.
A #8 socket tends to work for most Civics.
Step 3:
Attach the #8 socket to the ratchet and loosen each of the bolts, twisting the ratchet in a counterclockwise direction.
Use your hand to secure the tail light so it doesn't fall off once the bolts are loose.
Step 4:
Once you have removed the screws, place them somewhere safe because you will be using them to reattach the tail light.
If the screws are damaged, you can replace them with two new 8.0 mm Phillips screws.
Step 5:
Pull the tail light out from the rear bumper.
Since this could be a tight connection, do not be afraid to use some force or you may need to move it side to side to work it out of the socket.
When pulling it out, be careful that you don't rip it out as it is connected to several wires.
Step 6:
Once the tail light is removed, twist the light bulb connector counterclockwise to loosen and then pull it out of the socket.
Step 7:
Put on gloves and pull the bulb out.
Pull the bulb out with carefully as it can take some force to pull it out.
For replacement, a 7740 size bulb is recommended.
Step 8:
Replace the new the light bulb by pushing it back into the socket.
It is important to use gloves when doing this as the oils on your hands and fingers will damage the bulb and contribute to a shorter life for the bulb.
Step 9:
Reattach the tail light.
This won’t require much force for it to stay attached.
Step 10:
Use the #8 socket to replace the bolts that secure the tail light.
Step 11:
Lightly tighten each bolt in the clockwise direction, alternating between each one in order to avoid one misalignment.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $21-$45)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($35-$75)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your 2016 Honda Civic instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 5798 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2016 Honda Civic generates 5800 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!
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