2013 Honda Civic Lug Nut Torque & Bolt Specs

The 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Honda Civic?

The OEM-specified lug-nut torque for the 2013 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 2013 Honda Civic lug nuts?

The 2013 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 2013 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.

All 63 2013 Honda Civic fastener specs

Per-bolt torque, wrench size, and thread spec for the 2013 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.

Wheels — 2013 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2013 Honda Civic. Lug nut tightens to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), takes a 19mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub.

Brakes — 2013 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic — caliper bracket, slide pins, and banjo bolt torque follow. 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 knuckle, the brake caliper bracket torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the caliper, plan for a 8mm tool on a M8x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (brake bleeder valve). Brake line banjo bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the caliper.

Engine — 2013 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2013 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the front cover, the timing cover bolt torques to 8.7 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 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). Oil pan bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The thermostat housing bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the thermostat housing. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 33 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the belt tensioner, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (serpentine belt tensioner bolt). Air intake boot clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a 8mm driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the air intake. The spark plug uses a 16mm drive on a M14x1.25 thread, torqued to 22 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the throttle body, the throttle body bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the intake manifold, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (intake manifold bolt). Exhaust manifold nut tightens to 23 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the exhaust manifold. 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 fuel rail, the fuel rail bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the turbo, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (turbo heat shield bolt). 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 engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the transmission, the earth strap bolt torques to 9 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M6x1.0 thread). For the water pump, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (water pump bolt). Valve cover bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the valve cover. The alternator bolt uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 18 ft-lbs at the bracket. At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread).

Drivetrain — 2013 Honda Civic

Drivetrain and driveline fasteners for the 2013 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 181 ft-lbs (axle nut).

Suspension — 2013 Honda Civic

Suspension and chassis fastener torque for the 2013 Honda Civic — strut, control arm, and sway bar values. Sway bar bracket bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the subframe. The tie rod end nut uses a 19mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the tie rod. At the chassis, the front subframe bolt torques to 76 ft-lbs (19mm drive, M14x1.5 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). Strut mount nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower. The strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower. At the knuckle, the strut pinch bolt torques to 116 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 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). Strut top nut tightens to 33 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.25 threads, located at the front strut mount. The ball joint castle nut uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 40 ft-lbs at the ball joint. At the subframe, the steering rack bolt torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Interior — 2013 Honda Civic

Interior fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. The center console bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 7 ft-lbs at the floor. At the roof, the headliner clip torques to Hand Tight (8mm drive, Push-Type thread). For the a-pillar, plan for a 8mm tool on a Push-Type stud; final torque is Hand Tight (a-pillar trim clip). Dashboard brace bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame. The kick panel clip uses a 8mm drive on a Push-Type thread, torqued to Hand Tight at the floor.

Wheel — 2013 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. At the wheel hub, the wheel stud torques to N/A (N/A drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the wheel rim, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (wheel weight clip). Center cap clip tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the wheel center. The tpms valve stem nut uses a 8mm drive on a N/A thread, torqued to 35 in-lbs at the wheel rim.

Brake — 2013 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. For the wheel hub, plan for a 8mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 7 ft-lbs (abs sensor bolt). Brake hose banjo bolt tightens to 25 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake caliper. The caliper guide pin uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 25 ft-lbs at the caliper bracket. At the knuckle, the caliper bracket bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the brake booster, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 11 ft-lbs (master cylinder nut). Brake line flare nut tightens to 11 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M10x1.0 threads, located at the brake lines. 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 caliper, the caliper mounting bolt torques to 80 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the brake rotor, plan for a Phillips tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 84 in-lbs (brake rotor set screw).

Transmission — 2013 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. Transmission crossmember bolt tightens to 47 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the chassis. The intermediate shaft bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the bearing support. At the trans mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the trans pan, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (transmission drain plug). 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 transmission, the transmission fill plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M14x1.5 thread).

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