Honda CR-V · 2012–2025
Honda CR-V Oil Type and Capacity
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Honda CR-V oil specification changed by year?
| Model years | Viscosity | Capacity | OEM filter | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | 0W-20 | 3.7 / 4.2 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder (service at 15% oil life); yearly minimum |
| 2017–2022 | 0W-20 | 3.7 / 4.6 / 4 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder, but because of the fuel-dilution history, many techs recommend not stretching past ~5,000–6,000 mi, especially for short-trip cold-climate driving |
| 2012–2016 | 0W-20 | 4.4 / 4.6 qt | Honda 15400-PLM-A02 (spin-on) | Per Maintenance Minder (typically 5,000–7,500 mi real-world); oil life 15% = due soon, 0% = overdue |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The oil on a Honda CR-V is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2023–2025 Honda CR-V
6th generation (RS) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or AWD; hybrid ~half of sales) · Oil & filter
2017–2022 Honda CR-V
5th generation (RW) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD; hybrid AWD-only) · Oil & filter
2012–2016 Honda CR-V
4th generation (RM) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD) · Oil & filter
Honda CR-V oil: common questions
How many quarts of oil does a 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 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 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 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 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
Find your exact CR-V
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