2015–2024 Honda CR-V Oil Capacity & Fluid Specs
Quick answer
The CR-V 1.5L Turbo (2017–2024) takes 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic with a filter change; the 2.4L takes 4.4 quarts; the 2.0L Hybrid takes 4.0 quarts. Always replace the 14mm drain plug crush washer — it's the Honda no-leak ritual.
Compiled from Honda owner's manuals for the 2015–2024 CR-V. Honda's Maintenance Minder sets your intervals (the dash codes are decoded in our FAQ), and two fluids here are religion: HCF-2 only in the CVT — generic 'universal CVT fluid' has killed transmissions — and a fresh crush washer on the drain plug every single change.
1.5L Turbo (L15B7/L15BE, 2017–2024)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 3.7 qt (3.5 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 (full synthetic) |
| Oil filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 |
| CVT — drain & refill | ≈3.9 qt (3.7 L) — Honda HCF-2 ONLY (not ATF, not CVT 'universal') |
| Coolant (engine) | ≈5.5 qt (5.2 L) — Honda Type 2 (blue) |
| Rear differential (AWD) | ≈1.2 qt (1.1 L) — Honda Dual Pump Fluid II |
2.4L 4-cyl (K24, 2015–2016 & base 2017–2019)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 4.4 qt (4.2 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 |
| CVT — drain & refill | ≈3.7 qt (3.5 L) — Honda HCF-2 |
| Coolant (engine) | ≈5.9 qt (5.6 L) — Honda Type 2 |
2.0L Hybrid (LFB/LFC, 2020–2024)
| Specification | Capacity / type |
|---|---|
| Engine oil — with filter | 4.0 qt (3.8 L) |
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 |
| e-CVT (direct drive) — fluid | Per dealer procedure — Honda ATF Type 3.1 (verify for your year) |
| Coolant (engine) | Engine loop + separate power-unit loop — Honda Type 2 in both |
Oil drain plug torque: 30 lb-ft (41 N·m) — Honda 14mm plug; verify per year
Capacities compiled from the owner’s manual. Always confirm with your own manual before servicing.
Quick reference
| Battery group size | 51R (gas) — verify hybrid aux |
| Wiper blades (driver / passenger / rear) | 26" / 17" / 12" |
| Common factory tire sizes | 235/65R17 · 235/60R18 · 235/55R19 (per trim) |
| Lug nut torque | 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) |
| Spark plugs / gap | NGK/Denso iridium per engine · gap ≈0.028–0.031" (verify) |
Maintenance schedule highlights
| Item | Interval |
|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | Per Maintenance Minder (code A/B), typically 7,500–10,000 mi |
| Tire rotation | Every 5,000–7,500 mi |
| CVT fluid (HCF-2) | Every 25,000–35,000 mi is cheap insurance (Minder code 3) |
| Engine air filter | Every 30,000 mi |
| Spark plugs | Every 100,000 mi (Minder code 4) |
| Rear diff fluid (AWD) | Every 30,000 mi (Minder code 6) |
Exact products for this vehicle
- 0W-20 full synthetic, 5-qt jug ↗
- Honda 15400-PLM-A02 filter (or quality equivalent) ↗
- Drain plug washer 14mm (Honda 94109-14000) — every change ↗
- 17mm socket for the drain plug ↗
- Funnel + 5-qt drain pan ↗
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DIY oil change — quick steps
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1 Set up
Warm engine, level ground; the CR-V usually clears without ramps. Hybrid: run it until the engine has actually cycled warm.
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2 Drain
17mm drain plug. The aluminum crush washer is single-use — Honda plugs leak when washers get reused, and that's the whole mystery.
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3 Filter and refill
Spin-on filter, gasket oiled, hand-tight + 3/4 turn. Refill per your engine's table — the 1.5T's 3.7 quarts surprises people used to bigger numbers; don't overfill it (see the dilution note below).
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4 Verify and reset
Run, check, settle, dipstick. Reset the Maintenance Minder: Settings/gauge menu → Maintenance Info → hold to reset (varies slightly by year/screen).
Common problems on this vehicle
1.5T oil dilution (gasoline in the oil)
The defining 1.5L Turbo issue, worst in cold climates and short trips: fuel washes past the rings and the oil level RISES, smelling of gasoline. Honda issued software updates and extended warranties in cold-weather states. Check your dipstick: above the upper hole and gassy-smelling = change it early and get the TSB updates applied.
AC compressor/condenser failures (2017–2019)
Warm air on a 2017–2019 CR-V is a known pattern — condensers earned an extended warranty. Check coverage by VIN before paying out of pocket.
Parasitic battery drains
Repeated dead batteries (often blamed on the battery twice) plagued several years — software fixes exist for various modules. If a healthy battery keeps dying parked, demand a parasitic draw test and current software.
Codes this vehicle is known for
Recall results below are shown for 2024 models — check your exact year with the free VIN tool.
Open recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…
Service bulletins (TSBs)
Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:
View TSBs on NHTSA.gov ↗Frequently asked questions
- How much oil does a CR-V 1.5 Turbo take?
- 3.7 quarts of 0W-20 full synthetic with a filter change. Don't round up to 4 — the 1.5T runs close to its full mark, and oil dilution can raise the level further on its own.
- What do Honda Maintenance Minder codes mean?
- A = oil change; B = oil + inspections/rotation; sub-codes: 1 tire rotation, 2 air/cabin filters, 3 transmission fluid, 4 plugs, 5 coolant, 6 rear diff. 'A1' means oil plus rotation.
- What CVT fluid does the CR-V take?
- Honda HCF-2 only. Not Honda ATF, not universal CVT fluid — HCF-2. A drain-and-refill takes about 3.7–3.9 quarts and modest intervals are cheap insurance for these CVTs.
- Why is my CR-V's oil level rising?
- Fuel dilution — the famous 1.5T issue. Short cold trips never burn off the gasoline that seeps past the rings. Update the software (TSBs), take occasional longer drives, and change oil early when the level climbs or smells like fuel.
- What's the lug nut torque?
- 80 lb-ft, star pattern — Honda's standard passenger spec.