2000 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2000 Honda Civic lug nut torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), tightened with a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 studs. Torque in a star pattern in two passes (snug, then final), and re-check after the first 50–100 miles of driving. Use a calibrated torque wrench — not an impact gun — for the final pass.

Lug nut torque: 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) · Socket size: 19mm · Thread: M12x1.5.

This page is the OEM-referenced fastener summary for the 2000 Honda Civic. Use it before any maintenance or repair job where torque values matter — brake work, wheel changes, suspension service, engine teardowns, or oil changes. Specs are pulled from manufacturer service literature, cross-checked against community data, and updated as new chassis variants become available.

Honda's lug-nut torque sits at 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) for nearly every passenger model from 1998 onward, with an M12x1.5 thread on most cars and the larger 14mm thread on Ridgeline and Pilot. The 19mm socket Honda uses is one of the only OEM oddities in the Japanese lineup — bring a 19mm with you, not just a 21mm. Honda factory torque values for engine oil drain plugs are unusually low (29 ft-lbs on most engines) and the crush washer is single-use, so replace it every oil change.

Common fastener categories on the 2000 Honda Civic

Wheel / lug nut torque and thread spec (covered above)
Brake caliper bracket bolts (typically 80-130 ft-lbs) and slide/guide pins (18-35 ft-lbs)
Engine oil drain plug torque — rarely above 30 ft-lbs; always use a new crush washer
Transmission pan, valve cover, and intake manifold bolts (low torque, often 89-106 in-lbs)
Suspension control arm, sway bar, tie rod end and ball joint torque
Spark plug torque (typically 10-15 ft-lbs on aluminum heads — do not exceed)
Differential cover bolts (RWD/4WD only) and transfer case fasteners

Repair guidance for this model year

Heads up for 2000 Honda Civic owners: Vehicles this age frequently have seized fasteners due to thread corrosion. Apply penetrating oil (PB Blaster, Kroil) 24 hours before any wrenching, and have a thread chaser on hand. Lug studs are particularly prone to thread damage at this age; if a nut spins on without engaging, the stud is stretched and must be replaced before the wheel goes back on.

Tools you will need

Metric socket set (8mm-22mm), 6-point impact-rated
Calibrated torque wrench (10-150 ft-lbs covers most automotive jobs; add a 0-250 ft-lbs wrench for truck lug nuts)
Breaker bar (24" minimum) for initial loosening
Penetrating oil (PB Blaster or Kroil) for any fastener over 5 years old
Anti-seize on stainless or dissimilar-metal threads; thread-locker (Loctite blue) on critical reassembly

Frequently asked questions

What is the lug nut torque on a 2000 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2000 Honda Civic is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), using a 19mm socket on M12x1.5 thread studs. Use a calibrated torque wrench in a star pattern, in two passes (50% and 100%), and re-check after 50-100 miles of driving.

What socket size do I need for the 2000 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2000 Honda Civic uses a 19mm socket. A 6-point impact-rated socket is recommended over a 12-point chrome socket — 12-points round off lug nuts under impact-driver use.

Are the 2000 Honda Civic fasteners metric or SAE?

Metric is the standard for this vehicle. Most fasteners on this vehicle are metric (M6, M8, M10, M12, M14). Bring a full metric set; SAE substitutes can round the head. Bolt-head markings are the fastest way to confirm grade and material at the bench.

Other Honda Civic years

Same model, different model year — fastener spec may change. Always confirm against the year for your VIN.

→ 2000 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2000 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2000 Honda Civic engine & transmission mount torque specs

All 101 2000 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2000 Honda Civic, sourced from OEM service literature and verified against community shop data. Values pair imperial (ft-lb) and metric (Nm) where the manufacturer publishes both. 3 of the 101 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed July 2026).

Wheels — 2000 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2000 Honda Civic. Lug nut tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The wheel lug nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2000 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. The brake line banjo bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the caliper, the brake bleeder valve torques to 7 ft-lbs (8mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (caliper guide pin). Caliper slide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper. The front caliper bracket bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the front brake caliper bracket. At the frame, the brake line bracket torques to 8 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the steering knuckle, plan for a 14mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (caliper bracket bolt). OEM-verified spec. Rotor set screw tightens to 4 ft-lbs, takes a 5mm driver, runs on M5x0.8 threads, located at the hub. The brake caliper bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the caliper.

Engine — 2000 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2000 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the valve cover, the valve cover bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the transmission, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (earth strap bolt). Exhaust manifold bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the head. The thermostat housing uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the engine. At the crankshaft, the crankshaft pulley bolt torques to 108 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nut). Oil filter tightens to Hand tight + 3/4 turn, takes a Oil Filter Wrench driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the engine block. The spark plug uses a 5/8" drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 13 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the fuel rail, the fuel rail bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine block, plan for a 24mm tool on a M20x1.5 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (oil filter housing). Oil drain plug tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the oil pan. The turbo heat shield bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the turbo. At the timing cover, the timing cover bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (engine mount bolt). Serpentine belt tensioner bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the belt tensioner. The thermostat housing bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the thermostat housing. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the block, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (starter bolt). Oil pan bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The rocker arm bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the engine, the connecting rod bolt torques to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the engine, plan for a 14mm tool on a M11x1.5 stud; final torque is Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (cylinder head bolt). Intake manifold bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the head. The water pump bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the water pump. At the front cover, the timing chain tensioner torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the camshaft, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 54 ft-lbs (camshaft sprocket bolt). Camshaft position sensor tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The oil cooler line uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the oil cooler. At the intake, the throttle body bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the air intake, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (air intake boot clamp).

Drivetrain — 2000 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2000 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. For the front hub/spindle, plan for a 32mm tool on a M24x1.5 stud; final torque is 134 ft-lbs (181 Nm) (axle/hub nut). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data.

Suspension — 2000 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2000 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Sway bar link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar. The wheel hub bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the sway bar link, the sway bar end link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the lower control arm, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 61 ft-lbs (lower control arm bolt). Ball joint castle nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The front strut top nut uses a 17mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 32 ft-lbs at the front strut mount. At the subframe, the sway bar bracket bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the strut tower, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 28 ft-lbs (strut tower nut). Strut pinch bolt tightens to 116 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the knuckle. The front subframe bolt uses a 19mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 76 ft-lbs at the chassis. At the control arm, the ball joint nut torques to 32 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the strut tower, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 43 ft-lbs (strut top nut).

Steering — 2000 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. The steering column u-joint uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the column. At the subframe, the steering rack bolt torques to 74 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the tie rod, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 41 ft-lbs (tie rod lock nut). Power steering pump tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the bracket. The tie rod end nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the tie rod end.

Body — 2000 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. At the body, the fender bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the hood, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (hood hinge bolt). Door hinge bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the body. The front bumper bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the frame. At the frame, the bumper bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Exhaust — 2000 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. For the various, plan for a 22mm tool on a M18x1.5 stud; final torque is 30 ft-lbs (o2 sensor). Catalytic bolt tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the cat flange.

Electrical — 2000 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. Alternator support bracket bolt tightens to 22 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the block. The alternator terminal nut uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 70 in-lbs at the alternator. At the bracket, the idler pulley bolt torques to 35 ft-lbs (15mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.5 stud; final torque is See sequence (alternator pivot bolt). Starter ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The starter support bracket bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the block/transmission. At the bracket, the alternator adjustment bolt torques to 22 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the starter body, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (starter heat shield bolt).

Transmission — 2000 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. The transmission crossmember bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the chassis. At the front hub, the axle nut torques to 134 ft-lbs (181 Nm) (32mm drive, M24x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the trans pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (transmission drain plug). Transmission fill plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transmission. The trans drain plug uses a 14mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the trans pan. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the bearing support, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (intermediate shaft bolt). Cv joint clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a Pliers driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the cv boot. The shift cable bracket bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the trans case. At the crossmember, the trans mount bolt torques to 54 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the trans case, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (trans cooler line).

Interior — 2000 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. At the frame, the dashboard brace bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the a-pillar, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (a-pillar trim clip). Seat belt bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the body. The center console bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the floor. At the floor, the seat track bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Wheel — 2000 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. For the wheel rim, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (wheel weight clip). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. The tpms valve stem nut uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to 35 in-lbs at the wheel rim. At the wheel center, the center cap clip torques to N/A (N/A drive, N/A thread).

Brake — 2000 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2000 Honda Civic. Parking brake cable bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the rear caliper. The abs sensor bolt uses a 8mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the wheel hub. At the brake rotor, the brake rotor set screw torques to 84 in-lbs (Phillips drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the brake lines, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (brake line flare nut). Caliper mounting bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the brake caliper. The brake hose banjo bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the brake caliper. At the brake booster, the master cylinder nut torques to 11 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

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