2011 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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

For 2011 model-year work: This era introduced widespread torque-to-yield (TTY) bolts on head, main, and crank pulley fasteners. TTY bolts stretch permanently when torqued and must not be reused — the spec calls for a fresh bolt every time. Always verify TTY status against the FSM before reassembly.

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 2011 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2011 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 2011 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2011 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 2011 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.

→ 2011 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2011 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2011 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2011 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 76 2011 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2011 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 76 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data (last reviewed June 2026).

Wheels — 2011 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2011 Honda Civic. At the wheel hub, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). OEM-verified spec. For the wheel hub, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (wheel lug nut).

Brakes — 2011 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. For the front brake caliper bracket, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.25 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (front caliper bracket bolt). Caliper slide pin tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the front brake caliper. The brake bleeder valve uses a 8mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the caliper. At the caliper, the brake caliper bolt torques to 22 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Engine — 2011 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2011 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. 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. This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. The oil pan bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the oil pan. At the thermostat housing, the thermostat housing bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the oil pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (oil drain plug). This figure is independently verified against OEM service data. Throttle body bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the intake. The connecting rod bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.0 thread, torqued to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° at the engine. At the transmission, the earth strap bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the exhaust manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 23 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold nut). Engine mount bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the engine mount. The chain tensioner bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the timing cover. At the head, the intake manifold bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the timing cover, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (timing cover bolt). Turbo heat shield bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the turbo. The serpentine belt tensioner bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 33 ft-lbs at the belt tensioner. At the cylinder head, the cam cap bolt torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the bracket, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 18 ft-lbs (alternator bolt). Spark plug tightens to 13 ft-lbs, takes a 5/8" driver, runs on M14x1.25 threads, located at the cylinder 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 fuel rail, the fuel rail bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the head, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (exhaust manifold bolt). Air intake boot clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the air intake. The valve cover bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the valve cover. At the engine, the cylinder head bolt torques to Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90° (14mm drive, M11x1.5 thread).

Drivetrain — 2011 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2011 Honda Civic — axle, transmission, and differential plugs. The axle nut uses a 32mm drive on a M24x1.5 thread, torqued to 181 ft-lbs at the front hub/spindle.

Suspension — 2011 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2011 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. At the subframe, the steering rack bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the sway bar link, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (sway bar end link nut). Ball joint castle nut tightens to 40 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the ball joint. The strut top nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 43 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the sway bar, the stabilizer link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (control arm bolt). Front subframe bolt tightens to 76 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the chassis. The strut pinch bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 36 ft-lbs at the front strut/knuckle. At the strut tower, the strut tower nut torques to 28 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (sway bar bracket bolt). Tie rod end nut tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the steering knuckle. The lower control arm bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 61 ft-lbs at the lower control arm.

Steering — 2011 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. For the column, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (steering column u-joint).

Body — 2011 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. Door hinge bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the body. The hood hinge bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the hood.

Exhaust — 2011 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. The muffler hanger bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 15 ft-lbs at the frame. At the various, the o2 sensor torques to 30 ft-lbs (22mm drive, M18x1.5 thread).

Electrical — 2011 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. At the alternator, the alternator b+ terminal nut torques to 15 ft-lbs (13mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the solenoid, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 70 in-lbs (starter solenoid terminal nut). Alternator ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the block. The starter ground strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 8 ft-lbs at the block.

Interior — 2011 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. For the door panel, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (door panel clip). Seat belt anchor bolt tightens to 32 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the b-pillar. The dashboard brace bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the frame. At the floor, the center console bolt torques to 7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread).

Transmission — 2011 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. Transmission fill plug tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the transmission. The transmission crossmember bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the chassis. At the trans case, the shift cable bracket bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the cv boot, plan for a Pliers tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (cv joint clamp). Intermediate shaft bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bearing support. The transmission drain plug uses a 17mm drive on a M14x1.5 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the trans pan. At the trans case, the shift cable bracket torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the trans mount, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 47 ft-lbs (transmission mount bolt).

Wheel — 2011 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. The wheel weight clip uses a N/A drive on a N/A thread, torqued to N/A at the wheel rim. At the wheel rim, the tpms valve stem nut torques to 35 in-lbs (8mm drive, N/A thread). For the wheel hub, plan for a N/A tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is N/A (wheel stud). Center cap clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel center.

Brake — 2011 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2011 Honda Civic. At the brake caliper, the brake hose banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread). For the knuckle, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 80 ft-lbs (caliper bracket bolt). Master cylinder nut tightens to 11 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the brake booster. The brake rotor set screw uses a Phillips drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 84 in-lbs at the brake rotor. At the brake caliper, the caliper mounting bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the caliper bracket, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (caliper guide pin). Abs sensor bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel hub. The parking brake cable bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the rear caliper. At the brake lines, the brake line flare nut torques to 11 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 thread).

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