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.

Ninth generation (2012–2015)

The 2013 Civic is the ninth-generation compact (2012–2015), built around the 1.8-liter R18 four-cylinder on most trims, with the 2.4-liter K24 reserved for the Si.

It's a straightforward, DIY-friendly car — but bring a 19mm lug socket, not the 21mm most imports use, because Honda is the outlier here. The oil-drain crush washer is single-use, so replace it every change instead of torquing harder to stop a weep.

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.

→ 2013 Honda Civic oil drain plug torque & size

→ 2013 Honda Civic suspension & steering torque specs (control arm, ball joint, tie rod)

→ 2013 Honda Civic engine & transmission mount torque specs

→ 2013 Honda Civic brake job torque specs (caliper, bracket & slide pins)

→ Full 2013 Honda Civic maintenance schedule (intervals, costs & free tracker) on ServiceSageAuto

All 91 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. 1 of the 91 fastener specs on this page are independently verified against OEM service manuals and manufacturer torque data.

Wheels — 2013 Honda Civic

Wheel and lug nut spec for the 2013 Honda Civic. Wheel 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 caliper, the brake line banjo bolt torques to 25 ft-lbs (10mm drive, M10x1.0 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 bracket tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the frame. The brake caliper bracket uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle.

Engine — 2013 Honda Civic

Engine bolt-by-bolt torque for the 2013 Honda Civic, including the long block, valve covers, and intake. At the oil pan, the oil drain plug torques to 29 ft-lbs (39 Nm) (17mm drive, M14x1.5 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 thermostat housing bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the thermostat housing. At the head, the exhaust manifold bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 16mm tool on a M14x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (spark plug). Fuel rail bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the fuel rail. The exhaust manifold nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 23 ft-lbs at the exhaust manifold. At the intake manifold, the intake manifold bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the engine block, plan for a Oil Filter Wrench tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight + 3/4 turn (oil filter). Confirmed against manufacturer service literature. Vtec solenoid bolt tightens to 9 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the cylinder head. The camshaft cap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 10 ft-lbs at the cylinder head. At the alternator bracket, the alternator bolt torques to 33 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the turbo, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 9 ft-lbs (turbo heat shield bolt). Timing cover bolt tightens to 8.7 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the front cover. The engine mount bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 47 ft-lbs at the engine mount. At the engine, the connecting rod bolt torques to Stage 1: 14 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90° (12mm drive, M8x1.0 thread). For the air intake, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is Hand tight (air intake boot clamp). Oil pan bolt tightens to 16 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the oil pan. The throttle body bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 16 ft-lbs at the throttle body. At the turbo, the wastegate actuator bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the frame, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (radiator mount). Egr valve bolt tightens to 15 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the manifold. The earth strap bolt uses a 10mm drive on a M6x1.0 thread, torqued to 9 ft-lbs at the transmission. At the oil cooler, the oil cooler line torques to 22 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the cylinder head, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 15 ft-lbs (rocker arm bolt). Cylinder head bolt tightens to Stage 1: 22 ft-lbs, Stage 2: +90°, Stage 3: +90°, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M11x1.5 threads, located at the engine. 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 engine block, the oil filter housing torques to 18 ft-lbs (24mm drive, M20x1.5 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 end link nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the sway bar link. The wheel hub bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.25 thread, torqued to 80 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the subframe, the sway bar bracket bolt torques to 16 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the ball joint, plan for a 17mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (ball joint castle nut). Strut mount nut tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the strut tower. The steering rack bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to 29 ft-lbs at the subframe. At the front strut mount, the strut top nut torques to 33 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread). For the subframe, plan for a 19mm tool on a M14x2.0 stud; final torque is 85 ft-lbs (control arm bolt). Lower control arm bolt tightens to 61 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the lower control arm. The strut pinch bolt uses a 17mm drive on a M12x1.5 thread, torqued to 116 ft-lbs at the knuckle. At the sway bar, the sway bar link nut torques to 29 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the tie rod, plan for a 19mm tool on a M12x1.5 stud; final torque is 40 ft-lbs (tie rod end nut). Front subframe bolt tightens to 76 ft-lbs, takes a 19mm driver, runs on M14x1.5 threads, located at the chassis. The strut tower nut uses a 12mm drive on a M8x1.25 thread, torqued to 28 ft-lbs at the strut tower.

Steering — 2013 Honda Civic

Steering linkage fasteners on the 2013 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 tie rod, the tie rod lock nut torques to 41 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.25 thread).

Body — 2013 Honda Civic

Body fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. At the body, the door hinge bolt torques to 27 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread).

Exhaust — 2013 Honda Civic

Exhaust fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. For the manifold, plan for a 14mm tool on a M10x1.25 stud; final torque is 33 ft-lbs (exhaust flange bolt). O2 sensor tightens to 30 ft-lbs, takes a 22mm driver, runs on M18x1.5 threads, located at the various.

Electrical — 2013 Honda Civic

Electrical fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. Starter heat shield bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the starter body. The starter mounting bolt uses a 14mm drive on a M10x1.25 thread, torqued to See sequence: 1) 22 ft-lbs 2) 43 ft-lbs final at the bell housing. At the bracket, the alternator pivot bolt torques to See sequence (14mm drive, M10x1.5 thread). For the tensioner body, plan for a 12mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 22 ft-lbs (belt tensioner lock bolt). Starter ground strap bolt tightens to 8 ft-lbs, takes a 10mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 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.

Transmission — 2013 Honda Civic

Transmission fasteners on the 2013 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 trans case, the shift cable bracket torques to 15 ft-lbs (12mm drive, M8x1.25 thread). For the transmission, plan for a 17mm tool on a M14x1.5 stud; final torque is 29 ft-lbs (transmission fill plug). Intermediate shaft bolt tightens to 29 ft-lbs, takes a 14mm driver, runs on M10x1.25 threads, located at the bearing support. 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). Cv joint clamp tightens to Hand tight, takes a Pliers driver, runs on N/A threads, located at the cv boot. 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 mount, the transmission mount bolt torques to 47 ft-lbs (17mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the trans pan, plan for a 10mm tool on a M6x1.0 stud; final torque is 8 ft-lbs (trans pan bolt).

Interior — 2013 Honda Civic

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

Wheel — 2013 Honda Civic

Wheel fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. For the wheel rim, plan for a 8mm tool on a N/A stud; final torque is 35 in-lbs (tpms valve stem nut). Wheel stud tightens to N/A, takes a N/A driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the wheel hub. 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 assembly, the lug nut torques to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) (19mm drive, M12x1.5 thread). For the wheel center, plan for a N/A tool on a N/A stud; final torque is N/A (center cap clip).

Brake — 2013 Honda Civic

Brake fasteners on the 2013 Honda Civic. Master cylinder nut tightens to 11 ft-lbs, takes a 12mm driver, runs on M8x1.25 threads, located at the brake booster. The brake line flare nut uses a 10mm drive on a M10x1.0 thread, torqued to 11 ft-lbs at the brake lines. At the caliper bracket, the caliper guide pin torques to 25 ft-lbs (14mm drive, M10x1.25 thread). For the brake caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M10x1.0 stud; final torque is 25 ft-lbs (brake hose banjo bolt). Abs sensor bolt tightens to 7 ft-lbs, takes a 8mm driver, runs on M6x1.0 threads, located at the wheel hub. 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 rear caliper, plan for a 10mm tool on a M8x1.25 stud; final torque is 16 ft-lbs (parking brake cable bolt). Caliper bracket bolt tightens to 80 ft-lbs, takes a 17mm driver, runs on M12x1.5 threads, located at the knuckle.

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