2023–2025 6th generation (RS)
2023–2025 Honda CR-V Fluid Types and Capacities
Which transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V takes, with capacities and the specifications each one has to meet. Transmission: 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do not substitute ATF or universal CVT fluid; drain-and-fill ~4 qt, Maintenance Minder code 3. Hybrid: no CVT, the two-motor e-CVT transaxle uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 (dealer service item).. Coolant: Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have separate engine and power-unit (PCU) cooling loops. First change per Maintenance Minder code 5, then ~60k..
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2023–2025 Honda CR-V fluid guide
High confidence| System | Fluid type & capacity |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have separate engine and power-unit (PCU) cooling loops. First change per Maintenance Minder code 5, then ~60k. |
| Transmission | 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do not substitute ATF or universal CVT fluid; drain-and-fill ~4 qt, Maintenance Minder code 3. Hybrid: no CVT, the two-motor e-CVT transaxle uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 (dealer service item). |
| Brake fluid | DOT 3 brake fluid (every 3 years) |
| Power steering | None (electric power steering) |
| Differential | AWD rear differential: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II, Maintenance Minder code 6 |
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 2023 through 2025 — the 6th generation (RS), compact crossover suv (fwd or awd; hybrid ~half of sales). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V
- 2023Generation launch: EX/EX-L gas, Sport/Sport Touring hybrid; hybrid gets 204 hp and FWD availability for the first time
- 2024LX (17-in wheels) returns as gas base trim; Sport-L Hybrid added
- 2025Largely carryover; steering gearboxes built after Aug 30, 2024 include the sticky-steering fix from the factory
2023–2025 Honda CR-V fluids: common questions
What transmission fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- 1.5T CVT: Honda HCF-2 CVT fluid ONLY. Do not substitute ATF or universal CVT fluid; drain-and-fill ~4 qt, Maintenance Minder code 3. Hybrid: no CVT, the two-motor e-CVT transaxle uses Honda ATF Type 3.1 (dealer service item).. 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 2023–2025 Honda CR-V use?
- Honda Long Life Type 2 coolant (blue, pre-mixed); hybrids have separate engine and power-unit (PCU) cooling loops. First change per Maintenance Minder code 5, then ~60k..
What brake fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- DOT 3 brake fluid (every 3 years).
What differential fluid does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- AWD rear differential: Honda Dual Pump Fluid II, Maintenance Minder code 6.
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-744 steering gearbox ('sticky steering') recall
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-763 high-pressure fuel pump recall
- Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes
- Car and Driver, Honda recalls 720K Accord/Civic/CR-V over fuel pump
- College Hills Honda, 2023–2027 CR-V maintenance parts (80291-TF3-E01, 17220-64A-A00)
- Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-6MA-J01 hybrid air filter (2023–2026)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2023 CR-V 2.0L LFC3 oil capacity 4.2 qt
- TireSize.com, 2023 CR-V OE fitments by trim
- AutoZone, 2024 CR-V battery (Group 47/H5)
- HondaPartsNow, 2024 CR-V Hybrid OEM 12V battery (Group 51, 500 CCA)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2024 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings
- WiperSizeChart, 2023/2024 CR-V wiper sizes 24/19/10