2023–2025 6th generation (RS)
2023–2025 Honda CR-V Oil Type and Capacity
The 2023–2025 Honda CR-V takes 0W-20 engine oil, 3.7 quarts with a filter change by engine. OEM filter Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Verified against factory documentation, with change intervals and aftermarket filter equivalents.
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2023–2025 Honda CR-V 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15BE, updated) oil
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SP / ILSAC GF-6 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 3.7 qt / 3.5 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder (service at 15% oil life); yearly minimum |
| Drain plug torque | 29 ft-lbs |
Same 3.7-qt fill as the 5th-gen 1.5T. The updated engine carries the redesigned software/hardware from the oil-dilution fixes; dilution complaints on this generation are far rarer but the monthly dipstick check is still smart in cold climates.
2023–2025 Honda CR-V 2.0L Hybrid (LFC Atkinson + 4th-gen two-motor system) oil
High confidence| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil standard | API SP / ILSAC GF-6 |
| Capacity (with filter) | 4.2 qt / 4 L |
| Synthetic required | Yes |
| OEM filter | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) |
| Aftermarket filters | Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356 |
| Change interval | Per Maintenance Minder; 12-month minimum (hybrid engines age oil by time as much as miles) |
| Drain plug torque | 30 ft-lbs |
204 hp combined system output; the gas engine alone makes ~145 hp. AMSOIL/aftermarket data lists 4.2 qt with filter for the 2023+ LFC, slightly more than the 5th-gen hybrid's 4.0 qt. Verify on the dipstick.
Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?
These oil 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 oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- It depends on the engine. The 1.5L turbo 4-cylinder (L15BE, updated) takes 3.7 quarts; The 2.0L Hybrid (LFC Atkinson + 4th-gen two-motor system) takes 4.2 quarts, all figures include a new filter.
What kind of oil does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- 0W-20 meeting API SP / ILSAC GF-6, full synthetic (required, not merely recommended). Other engines in this vehicle may differ; see the table above.
Can you use a different viscosity in a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V?
- The factory specification is 0W-20 and no alternate grade is listed for this engine. Modern variable-valve-timing hardware is sized around the specified viscosity, so substituting a thicker oil is not a free choice.
How often does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V need an oil change?
- Per Maintenance Minder (service at 15% oil life); yearly minimum. Short trips, towing, extended idling, and dusty or very cold conditions all put the vehicle on the severe-service side of that interval.
What oil filter does a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V take?
- The OEM filter is Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on). Common equivalents: Fram XG7317 (Ultra), Wix 57356, Mobil 1 M1-110A. Torque the drain plug to 29 lb-ft. An overtightened plug strips an aluminium pan.
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