I own the 2016 Honda Civic
I own the 2016 Honda Civic EXT or 1.5 turbo, I live in the Caribbean (Tropical Climate). Initially my oil life indicator started at 10,000 km, it then counted down faster and my maintenance indicator showing "Oil Life" came up at around 6000 km telling me that my oil needed changing and that "service is overdue" 2 1/2 months of owning it. I passed in and the Honda Technician physically checked the condition of the oil using the dip stick and told me that I should change it. It has some sensors that determine when the oil needs changing based on your driving and driving conditions, heat, acceleration, turbo etc. Also being the turbo model I guess I accelerate a lot cause I love it, this also creates increased operating temperatures. So based on my driving and climate etc, my oil needs to change around every 6000 km. I would hope this helps. Forethought, you are absolutely correct!