Exact configuration / US market
2004 / MY2004 / FWD
Honda Civic Hybrid · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4 cyl · 1.3 L · EPA 39/42 mpg city/highway
MY2004 US configuration with 1.3 L, automatic (variable gear ratios), and source-linked EPA data.
01 / Key facts
02 / Maintenance at a glance
8 maintenance guides available
Source-backed owner service for this exact configuration.
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Identity
5/10- Model year
- 2004
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, year - Market
- United States
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, dataset US-market scope - Body style
- Passenger car
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, VClass - Doors
- Not recorded
- Seating capacity
- Not recorded
- Chassis / platform code
- Not recorded
- Factory grade
- Not recorded
- Manufacturer code
- Not recorded
- EPA vehicle class
- Compact Cars
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, VClass - FuelEconomy.gov record
- 19589
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, id
Powertrain
10/33- Powertrain layout
- Not recorded
- Powertrain type
- Hybrid
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, atvType, fuelType1, and fuelType - Engine
- Not recorded
- Engine description
- LEAN BURN
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, eng_dscr - Engine code
- Not recorded
- Engine position
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 4
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, cylinders - Displacement
- 81.7 cu in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Bore
- 2.9 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Stroke
- 3.1 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Valves
- Not recorded
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, tCharger, sCharger, and eng_dscr - Fuel delivery
- Not recorded
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, fuelType1 and fuelType - Alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Stop-start system
- Yes
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, startStop - Engine power
- Not recorded
- Power speed
- Not recorded
- Engine torque
- Not recorded
- Torque speed
- Not recorded
- Redline
- Not recorded
- System power
- Not recorded
- Electric motor
- Not recorded
- Front motor output
- Not recorded
- Rear motor output
- Not recorded
- Battery type
- Not recorded
- Battery gross capacity
- Not recorded
- Battery usable capacity
- Not recorded
- Battery voltage
- Not recorded
- Battery chemistry
- Not recorded
- Battery thermal management
- Not recorded
- Heat pump
- Not recorded
Transmission
4/8- Transmission
- Automatic (variable gear ratios)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, trany - Transmission code
- Not recorded
- Transmission type
- Automatic
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, trany; normalized transmission type - EPA transmission descriptor
- EMS
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, trans_dscr - Forward ratios / speeds
- Not recorded
- Driven wheels
- FWD
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, drive - Differential
- Not recorded
- Transfer case
- Not recorded
Gearing
0/20- 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
- Fixed reduction
- Not recorded
Chassis and steering
0/7- Frame / construction
- Not recorded
- Front suspension
- Not recorded
- Rear suspension
- Not recorded
- Steering
- Not recorded
- Steering ratio
- Not recorded
- Turns lock-to-lock
- Not recorded
- Turning circle
- Not recorded
Brakes
0/6- Brake system
- Not recorded
- Front brakes
- Not recorded
- Rear brakes
- Not recorded
- Front rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Rear rotor diameter
- Not recorded
- Anti-lock braking
- Not recorded
Wheels and tires
6/8- Wheels
- Not recorded
- Front wheelOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- 14 x 5 1/2 JJ
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF176/printed173, Wheel and Tire Specifications; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Rear wheelOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- 14 x 5 1/2 JJ
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF176/printed173, Wheel and Tire Specifications; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Front tireOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- P185/70R14 87S
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF208/printed205, Specifications / Tires; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Rear tireOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- P185/70R14 87S
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF208/printed205, Specifications / Tires; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Wheel fastener torque
- Not recorded
- Front cold tire pressureOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- 30 psi
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF208/printed205, Tires / Front and rear original cold pressure; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Rear cold tire pressureOriginal factory wheel/tire specification; confirm the assembly installed on the actual vehicle.
- 30 psi
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF208/printed205, Tires / Front and rear original cold pressure; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.
Replacement fitment
1/22- 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
- Not recorded
- Engine oil drain washer
- Install a new drain-bolt washer at the oil change; exact replacement part remains unverified.
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Changing the Oil and Filter / step7; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i.
Dimensions and capacity
8/13- Overall length
- 174.8 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Overall width
- 67.5 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Overall height
- 56.3 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Wheelbase
- 103.1 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Front track
- 57.9 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Rear track
- 57.9 in
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Specifications / Dimensions and Engine; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Ground clearance
- Not recorded
- Curb weight
- Not recorded
- Weight distribution
- Not recorded
- Passenger volume
- 91 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, pv2, pv4, and hpv - Cargo volume
- 10 ft³
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, 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
4/16- Fuel tank
- Not recorded
- Engine oil capacity
- Not recorded
- Engine oil with filterService oil change including filter; excluding oil remaining in the engine. Confirm final level using the dipstick.
- 3.4 US qt
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Oil change including filter; also PDF207 table; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Engine oil without filter
- 3.2 US qt
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Capacities / Engine oil change without filter; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Conditional engine oil refill
- Not recorded
- Coolant capacityOriginal total-system capacity, not the amount drained or a purchase quantity. The separate change row includes reservoir coolant and coolant remaining in the engine; numeric change quantity is not adopted.
- 5.4 US qt
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Capacities / Engine coolant total / CVT; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Automatic transmission fluid capacityOriginal2004 CVT change quantity3.2 L, distinct from5.4 L dry total. Do not substitute the bulletin lower-valve-body repair refill3.1USqt or its3–6qt repair-material range for this routine owner reference. Check the actual level by the applicable procedure.
- 3.4 US qt
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Capacities / Automatic transmission fluid(CVT) change, not dry total; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - 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
7/17- Minimum fuel octane
- Not recorded
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 0W-20 preferred;5W-20 permitted only if0W-20 is unavailable.
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF155/printed152, Adding Engine Oil / Recommended Engine Oil; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Engine oil specification
- Detergent engine oil displaying the API Certification Seal for gasoline engines; the original manual specifies energy-conserving oil.
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF155/printed152, Recommended Engine Oil / API Certification Seal; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Engine oil drain-plug torque
- 29 lb-ft
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF157/printed154, Changing the Oil and Filter / drain bolt with a new washer; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Automatic transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- CVT fluidBulletin explicitly covers all 2003–2005 Civic Hybrid CVTs. It updates the original 2004 manual’s ATF-Z1 instruction. Repair-procedure quantities are not adopted as routine refill or shopping quantities. No manual-transmission or non-Hybrid carryover.
- Honda Genuine CVT Fluid, Honda part 08200-9006; service bulletin 07-050 dated February 5, 2008.
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Original Honda service bulletin 07-050, February 5, 2008, PDF 1 Applies To: 2003–05 Civic Hybrid With CVT–ALL and Required Materials P/N 08200-9006; PDF 4 Repair Procedure B note requires CVT Fluid, not ATF-Z1. - DCT fluid
- Not recorded
- Manual transmission fluid
- Not recorded
- Coolant specification
- Honda All Season Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, premixed50% antifreeze/50% water; do not add straight antifreeze or plain water.
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF158/printed155, Engine Coolant / Type2 premix; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Differential fluid
- Not recorded
- Transfer-case fluid
- Not recorded
- Brake fluid
- Original specification: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT3; sealed DOT3 or DOT4 only as a temporary substitute. DOT5 is incompatible.
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF163/printed160, Brake and Clutch Fluid; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Power-steering fluid
- Not recorded
- A/C refrigerant type
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug type
- NGK IFR5G-11K or DENSO SK16PR-L11
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Original Honda2004 Civic Hybrid owner manual CH0404OM.pdf, PDF207/printed204, Engine / Spark plugs; exact Hybrid application established by PDF1 and PDF3/printed i. - Spark-plug gap
- Not recorded
- Spark-plug torque
- Not recorded
Efficiency
3/13- EPA city
- 39 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, city08 - EPA highway
- 42 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, highway08 - EPA combined
- 41 mpg (US)
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, comb08 - EPA combined MPGe
- Not recorded
- EPA city MPGe
- Not recorded
- EPA highway MPGe
- Not recorded
- EPA city, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA highway, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- EPA combined, alternate fuel
- Not recorded
- Energy consumption
- Not recorded
- EPA city energy use
- Not recorded
- EPA highway energy use
- Not recorded
- EPA combined energy use
- Not recorded
Range
0/7- Total range
- Not recorded
- Electric range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel range
- Not recorded
- EPA electric city range
- Not recorded
- EPA electric highway range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel city range
- Not recorded
- Alternate-fuel highway range
- Not recorded
Charging
0/10- 120 V charging time
- Not recorded
- 240 V charging time
- Not recorded
- 240 V charging configuration
- Not recorded
- Secondary 240 V charging time
- Not recorded
- Secondary 240 V configuration
- Not recorded
- AC charging connector
- Not recorded
- DC fast-charge connector
- Not recorded
- Onboard charger output
- Not recorded
- Maximum DC charging rate
- Not recorded
- DC 10–80% charging time
- Not recorded
Emissions
1/4- Tailpipe CO₂
- 217 g/mi
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FuelEconomy.gov vehicle record 19589, 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
US safety ratings and recalls
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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.
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
2004 Honda Civic Hybrid Owner’s Manual (CH0404OM)
Honda-hosted original; title and introduction explicitly identify2004 Civic Hybrid. Original equipment and publication-era fluids are retained as dated evidence, not a current replacement-product or supersession claim.
- Applies to
- United States model-year2004 Civic Hybrid, four retained EPA Hybrid records19588–19591. MT and CVT branches remain separate. ULEV/AT-PZEV tank variants and ABS-dependent spare tires are not assigned. Not applicable to gasoline1.7L, Si2.0L or GX CNG.
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-20
Honda bulletin 07-050 — early Civic CVT fluid specification
Manufacturer-authored information; exact application and document locators were reviewed. Third-party reproductions retain the original publisher attribution.
- Applies to
- United States
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-02