Honda CR-V: Maintenance Under the Hood / Recommended Engine Oil

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Maintenance Under the Hood / Recommended Engine Oil

Honda Genuine Motor Oil
Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil with an API Certification Seal on the container.

Oil is a major contributor to your engine's performance and longevity. If you drive the vehicle with insufficient or deteriorated oil, the engine may fail or be damaged.

This seal indicates the oil is energy conserving and that it meets the American Petroleum Institute’s latest requirements.

Use a Honda Genuine Motor Oil or another commercial engine oil of suitable viscosity for the ambient temperature as shown.

Honda CR-V. Recommended Engine Oil

Engine Oil Additives

Your vehicle does not require oil additives. In fact, they may adversely affect the engine performance and durability.

Synthetic oil

You may also use synthetic motor oil if it is labeled with the API Certification Seal and is the specified viscosity grade.

Maintenance Items Under the Hood

Opening the Hood Park the vehicle on a level surface, and set the parking brake. Pull the hood release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard...

Oil Check

We recommend that you check the engine oil level every time you refuel. Park the vehicle on level ground. Wait approximately three minutes after turning the engine off before you check the oil...

Other information:

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function

Automatic operation To open: Push the switch down firmly. To close: Pull the switch up firmly. The window opens or closes completely. To stop the window at any time, push or pull the switch briefly. Manual operation To open: Push the switch down lightly, and hold it until the desired position is reached...

Honda CR-V 2017-2026 Owner's Manual: Important Safety Precautions

Always wear your seat belt A seat belt is your best protection in all types of collisions. Airbags are designed to supplement seat belts, not replace them. So even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passengers always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly...