--- title: "2017-2022 Honda CR-V Transmission Fluid & Coolant" description: "Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT (all gas models): Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do NOT substitute ATF, HCF (original), or 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid; drain-and-fill takes ~3.9 qt (2WD) / ~4.5 qt (AWD), change at Maintenance Minder code 3 (many owners: every 25k-30k). Hybrid e-CVT: no belt CVT, uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 for the transaxle, dealer-serviced.. Coolant: Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed). First change per Maintenance Minder code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then ~5 yr/60k.." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/fluids" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2017-2022 Honda CR-V Fluid Types and Capacities Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: CVT (all gas models): Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do NOT substitute ATF, HCF (original), or 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid; drain-and-fill takes ~3.9 qt (2WD) / ~4.5 qt (AWD), change at Maintenance Minder code 3 (many owners: every 25k-30k). Hybrid e-CVT: no belt CVT, uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 for the transaxle, dealer-serviced.. Coolant: Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed). First change per Maintenance Minder code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then ~5 yr/60k.. ## 2017-2022 Honda CR-V fluid guide (High confidence) | System | Fluid type & capacity | | --- | --- | | Coolant | Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed). First change per Maintenance Minder code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then ~5 yr/60k. | | Transmission | CVT (all gas models): Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do NOT substitute ATF, HCF (original), or 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid; drain-and-fill takes ~3.9 qt (2WD) / ~4.5 qt (AWD), change at Maintenance Minder code 3 (many owners: every 25k-30k). Hybrid e-CVT: no belt CVT, uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 for the transaxle, dealer-serviced. | | Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid (Honda recommends every 3 years) | | Power steering | None (electric power steering) | | Differential | AWD rear differential: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II, Maintenance Minder code 6, the rear-diff 'moan' on tight turns is the classic symptom of overdue fluid | Note: Plain washer fluid; no special spec ## Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover? These fluids specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2017 through 2022, the 5th generation (RW), compact crossover suv (fwd or real time awd; hybrid awd-only). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2017 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017) - [2018 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2018) - [2019 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2019) - [2020 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2020) - [2021 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2021) - [2022 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2022) ## What changed during the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2017 | Generation launch: 1.5T on EX and above, 2.4L on LX; Honda Sensing standard from EX (all trims 2020) | | 2018 | Carries over with minimal changes after the 2017 redesign | | 2019 | Largely unchanged; adds the Platinum White Pearl exterior color as the only notable update ahead of 2020's facelift and hybrid launch | | 2020 | Facelift: 1.5T standard on every gas trim (2.4L dropped), CR-V Hybrid (AWD-only) added, Touring moves to 19-in wheels, Honda Sensing standard | | 2022 | Carryover final year; Special Edition (SE) trim on 17-in wheels | ## 2017-2022 Honda CR-V fluids: common questions ### What transmission fluid does a 2017-2022 Honda CR-V take? CVT (all gas models): Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do NOT substitute ATF, HCF (original), or 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid; drain-and-fill takes ~3.9 qt (2WD) / ~4.5 qt (AWD), change at Maintenance Minder code 3 (many owners: every 25k-30k). Hybrid e-CVT: no belt CVT, uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 for the transaxle, dealer-serviced.. Transmission fluid specifications are not interchangeable. Friction modifiers differ between them, and the wrong fluid causes shudder long before it causes failure. ### What coolant does a 2017-2022 Honda CR-V use? Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed). First change per Maintenance Minder code 5 (~10 yr/100k), then ~5 yr/60k.. ### What brake fluid does a 2017-2022 Honda CR-V take? DOT 3 brake fluid (Honda recommends every 3 years). ### What differential fluid does a 2017-2022 Honda CR-V take? AWD rear differential: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II, Maintenance Minder code 6, the rear-diff 'moan' on tight turns is the classic symptom of overdue fluid. ## Sources - [NOLN TechSpec, 2017 Honda CR-V (oil capacities: 3.7 qt 1.5T / 4.6 qt 2.4L)](https://www.noln.net/home/article/11498439/techspec-2017-honda-cr-v-2017-04-27) - [Honda News, 2017 CR-V press kit specifications (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-automobiles/releases/release-d636454c74ac4accb7a1f4dfc6c9bec4-2017-honda-cr-v-press-kit-specifications-features) - [Cars.com, Honda extends warranty on CR-V/Civic for 1.5T oil dilution (TSB 18-114 era)](https://www.cars.com/articles/honda-extends-warranty-on-cr-v-civic-for-1-5-liter-turbo-oil-issue-402938/) - [WardsAuto, Honda 1-year warranty extension to 6 yr/unlimited mi for oil dilution](https://www.wardsauto.com/news/archive-wards-honda-extends-warranty-to-address-1-5l-gas-oil-dilution-problem/793295/) - [ClassAction.org, parasitic draw class action, 2017-2019 CR-V](https://www.classaction.org/news/parasitic-draw-class-action-alleges-2017-2019-honda-cr-v-2016-2019-accord-models-suffer-from-battery-killing-defect) - [Go-Parts garage, 2017-2026 CR-V A/C: TSB A23-040 10-yr compressor shaft seal extension](https://www.go-parts.com/garage/a-c-condenser-honda-cr-v-2017-2026) - [Consumer Reports, Honda/Acura Denso fuel pump recall (2018-2020 CR-V)](https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/acura-honda-cars-minivans-suvs-recalled-fuel-pump-failure-a6454026233/) - [TirePressure.org, 2017 Honda CR-V placard pressures](https://tirepressure.org/honda/cr-v/2017) - [TireSize.com, 2021 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid OE fitments](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/CR-V/2021/) - [College Hills Honda, 17220-5AA-A00 air filter (1.5T)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-5AA-A00.html) - [Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-5PH-A00 air filter (2017-2019 CR-V 2.4L)](https://honda.oempartsonline.com/oem-parts/honda-engine-air-filter-172205pha00) - [fueleconomy.gov, 2020 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2020_Honda_CR-V.shtml) ## Other Honda CR-V generations - [2023-2025 Honda CR-V fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023-2025/fluids) - [2012-2016 Honda CR-V fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/fluids) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/fluids). ## More for the 2017-2022 Honda CR-V - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/brakes) - [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/service-schedule) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017-2022/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.