Exact configuration / US market
1998 / MY1998 / FWD
Honda Civic HX · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.6 L
MY1998 US configuration with 1.6 L, automatic (variable gear ratios), and source-linked EPA data.
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02 / Maintenance at a glance
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Identity
5/10- Model year
- 1998
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, year - Market
- United States
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- Passenger car
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacity
- Not recorded
- Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- Not recorded
- EPA vehicle class
- Subcompact Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 14093
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, id
Powertrain
13/22- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Internal combustion
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- VTEC-E
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, eng_dscr - Engine code
- D16Y5
Verified
Original Honda US 1998 model chassis/paint section, printed 1-16 / web image 18; retail engine/VIN branch HX coupe - Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 4
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, cylinders - Displacement
- 97.6 cu in
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, displ - Bore
- Not recorded
- Stroke
- Not recorded
- Compression ratio
- Not recorded
- Valves
- 16
Verified
Original Honda US 1998 model chassis/paint section, printed 1-16 / web image 18; Engine Type - Induction
- Naturally aspirated
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel delivery
- Sequential multiport fuel injection
Verified
Original Honda US 1998 model chassis/paint section, printed 1-16 / web image 18; Engine Type - Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- Not recorded
- Engine power
- 115 hp
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Power speed
- 6,300 rpm
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Engine torque
- 104 lb-ft
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Torque speed
- 5,400 rpm
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Redline
- Not recorded
Transmission
4/8- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, trany - Transmission codeUse the actual transmission stamping; factory-dependent alternatives are retained where the record does not identify the assembly plant.
- M4VA
Verified
Original Honda US 1998 model chassis/paint section, printed 1-16 / web image 18; Transmission Number - Transmission type
- Automatic
Derived
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- Not recorded
- Forward ratios / speeds
- Not recorded
- Driven wheels
- FWD
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
0/19- 1st gear
- Not recorded
- 2nd gear
- Not recorded
- 3rd gear
- Not recorded
- 4th gear
- Not recorded
- 5th gear
- Not recorded
- 6th gear
- Not recorded
- 7th gear
- Not recorded
- 8th gear
- Not recorded
- 9th gear
- Not recorded
- 10th gear
- Not recorded
- CVT lowest ratio
- Not recorded
- CVT highest ratio
- Not recorded
- Reverse
- Not recorded
- Final drive
- Not recorded
- Front final drive
- Not recorded
- Rear final drive
- Not recorded
- Secondary reduction
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case high range
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case low range
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
5/7- Frame / construction
- Unit body
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Front suspension
- Double wishbone
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Rear suspension
- Double wishbone
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Steering
- Power rack-and-pinion
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Steering ratio
- Not recorded
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Not recorded
- Turning circle
- 393.6 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable
Brakes
2/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakesSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- Power-assisted disc
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Rear brakesSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- Power-assisted drum
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
2/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheel
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel
- Not recorded
- Front tireSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- P185/65 R14 85S
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1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Rear tireSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- P185/65 R14 85S
Verified
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
- Rear cold tire pressure
- Not recorded
Replacement fitment
2/22- Wheel bolt pattern
- Not recorded
- Center bore
- Not recorded
- Front wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Rear wheel offset
- Not recorded
- Wheel fastener thread
- Not recorded
- Spare tire
- Not recorded
- Driver-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Passenger-side wiper
- Not recorded
- Rear wiper
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery specification
- Not recorded
- 12 V battery group / size
- Not recorded
- Low-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- High-beam bulb
- Not recorded
- Fog-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Front turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Rear turn-signal bulb
- Not recorded
- Brake-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Reverse-lamp bulb
- Not recorded
- Engine air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Cabin air-filter fitment
- Not recorded
- Engine oil-filter fitment
- K&N HP-1004
Verified
Preserved product/application card; selected US 1998 DX/EX sedan and HX coupe branches explicitly covered - Engine oil drain washer
- Honda 94109-14000
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Preserved product/application card; selected US 1998 DX/EX sedan and HX coupe branches explicitly covered
Dimensions and capacity
9/13- Overall lengthSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- 175.1 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Overall widthSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- 67.1 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Overall heightSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- 54.1 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Wheelbase
- 103.2 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Front track
- 58.1 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Rear track
- 58.1 in
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weightSelected US Civic HX coupe, with the transmission stated by this configuration. Original brochure standard equipment; options can change dimensions, weight and tire fitment.
- 2,429 lb
Derived
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original American Honda 1998 Civic US brochure, scan 28, coupe-hx column; AT/CVT branch where applicable - Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- 85 ft³
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, pv2, pv4, and hpv - Cargo volume
- 12 ft³
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, lv2, lv4, and hlv - Payload
- Not recorded
- Drag coefficient
- Not recorded
Load and utility
0/13- GVWR
- Not recorded
- Front GAWR
- Not recorded
- Rear GAWR
- Not recorded
- GCWR
- Not recorded
- Maximum trailer weight
- Not recorded
- Maximum tongue load
- Not recorded
- Maximum roof load
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-bed depth
- Not recorded
- Cargo-floor length
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area width
- Not recorded
- Cargo-area height
- Not recorded
Fluids and capacities
3/16- Fuel tank
- Not recorded
- Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filterHX change quantity with filter; excludes oil remaining in the engine. The 3.7 L dry total is different. Check the dipstick after the prescribed settling period.
- 3.5 US qt
Verified
Printed 233; PDF 2 - Engine oil without filterHX oil change without filter; not the dry total.
- 3.2 US qt
Verified
Printed 233; PDF 2 - Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacityOwner-table change figure includes the 0.4 L reserve and coolant remaining in the engine. Do not treat the dry total as a refill or buying quantity.
- 3.4 US qt
Verified
Printed 233; PDF 2 - Automatic transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- CVT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- DCT fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Differential oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Front differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Rear differential fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid capacity
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant charge
- Not recorded
- Washer-fluid capacity
- Not recorded
Service specifications
9/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-30 preferred; SAE 10W-30 only when temperature stays above 20°F (-7°C)
Verified
Printed 155-156; PDF 1-2 - Engine oil specificationSynthetic oil must meet the same classification; it does not extend the maintenance interval.
- API SJ Energy Conserving
Verified
Printed 155-156; PDF 1-2 - Engine oil drain-plug torqueHX/EX specification only; fit one new drain washer at every drain. The DX torque is different.
- 29 lb-ft
Verified
Printed 158; PDF 2 - Automatic transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- CVT fluidThis 1998 specification does not approve HCF-2, DW-1 or conventional ATF.
- Genuine Honda CVT Fluid
Verified
Printed 165; PDF 3 - DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Coolant specificationA major-brand non-silicate coolant for aluminum engines is a temporary substitute only. This evidence does not establish Type 2 backward compatibility.
- Genuine Honda Antifreeze/Coolant, 50% coolant and 50% water
Verified
Printed 159-160; PDF 1-2 - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluidOther sealed DOT 3 or DOT 4 is temporary only; flush and replace with Honda fluid as soon as possible. Never use DOT 5.
- Genuine Honda DOT 3 brake fluid
Verified
Printed 167; PDF 2 - Power-steering fluidOther power-steering fluid is emergency-only; do not use automatic-transmission fluid.
- Genuine Honda Power Steering Fluid
Verified
Printed 168; PDF 1 - A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug typeHX-specific application; the adjacent DX/EX plug row does not apply.
- NGK ZFR4F-11 or DENSO KJ14CR-L11
Verified
Printed 172; PDF 1 - Spark-plug gapNominal gap; follow the original plug instructions and tolerance.
- 0.043 in
Verified
Printed 172; PDF 1 - Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/6- EPA city
- 29 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, city08 - EPA highway
- 35 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, highway08 - EPA combined
- 31 mpg (US)
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, comb08 - EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
Range
0/4- Total range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Emissions
1/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 287 g/mi
Verified
FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 14093, co2TailpipeGpm - Emissions classification
- Not recorded
- EPA fuel-economy score
- Not recorded
- EPA greenhouse-gas score
- Not recorded
Safety
0/3- Tire-pressure monitoring
- Not recorded
- Stability control
- Not recorded
- Driver-assistance suite
- Not recorded
Body
0/2- Roof
- Not recorded
- Aerodynamic equipment
- Not recorded
maintenance
2/2- Driver-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO20
Verified
PDF page118 / printed100, Honda Civic continuation from printed99; 2000-96 Driver, Evolution column - Passenger-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO18
Verified
PDF page118 / printed100, Honda Civic; 2021-92 Passenger, Evolution column. Selected cars are sedan/coupe, not the separate hatchback application.
US safety ratings and recalls
Current NHTSA results for this model year, make, and model. Ratings are shown only for NHTSA-tested variants; recall applicability must be confirmed by VIN.
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Sources used
Configuration identity and efficiency values come directly from the FuelEconomy.gov record. Marketing-trim names are not inferred where the government record does not state them.
Bosch 2025 Wiper Blade Catalog
Manufacturer evidence; applied only to the listed configurations.
- Applies to
- United States; exact application and manufacture-date branch recorded in the profile
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-05
1998 Honda Civic US brochure — original specifications and equipment
Original US manufacturer brochure, printed 9/97. Gasoline model and equipment branches retained.
- Applies to
- US gasoline 1998 Civic; selected sedan DX/EX and coupe HX branches
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-12
1998 Honda Civic US chassis and paint-code tables — coupe
Original US-model pages 1-15 and 1-16; the website also contains other years and Canadian models, which are excluded.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic coupe; exact original manual page 1-16
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
FuelEconomy.gov model-year bulk vehicle records
Official bulk configuration, engine, transmission, drivetrain, fuel-economy, volume, and emissions records; the official record API is the bounded fallback.
- Applies to
- United States, complete imported model years 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-31
1998 Civic 14 mm oil-drain washer application
Genuine-parts distributor application, not a Honda-hosted manual. The owner manual separately requires a new oil-drain washer. Transmission plug locations are excluded.
- Applies to
- US 1998 Civic DX/EX sedan and HX coupe, listed manual/automatic/CVT branches; engine oil drain only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
K&N 1998 Civic 1.6 L oil-filter application
Saved manufacturer application lists HP-1004 for all models; SO-1004 is a separate product.
- Applies to
- US 1998 Civic 1.6 L gasoline; selected DX/EX sedans and HX coupes
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00155A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00157A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00159A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00163A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00166A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00168A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00172A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — CI9898O00232A.pdf
Original Honda section PDF. Related sections and exact pages are retained in the private evidence inventory.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; exact manual/CVT branches only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Honda Civic Coupe Owner Manual — Wiper Blades
Original owner-manual section. Exact blade-part fitment is sourced separately from the Bosch catalog.
- Applies to
- US 1998 Civic coupe; reviewed HX manual and CVT only
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
1998 Civic Coupe severe schedule
Original Honda owner-manual section; exact transmission and normal/severe conditions apply.
- Applies to
- US MY1998 Civic HX coupe; selected manual/CVT records
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14