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

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 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...

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Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Average Fuel Economy, Range, Elapsed Time, Average Speed and Engine Oil Life

Average Fuel Economy Shows the estimated average fuel economy of each trip meter in mpg or l/100 km. The display is updated at set intervals. When a trip meter is reset, the average fuel economy is also reset. You can change when to reset the average fuel economy Range Shows the estimated distance you can travel on the remaining fuel...

Honda CR-V 2017-2024 Owner's Manual: Exhaust Gas Hazard

Carbon Monoxide Gas The engine exhaust from this vehicle contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas. As long as you properly maintain your vehicle, carbon monoxide gas will not get into the interior. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever The exhaust system is making an unusual noise...