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.

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.

Specs verified against Honda's own owner's manuals (2016, 2019 and 2023 editions) 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.

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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	4.6 qt (4.4 L) 2015–2016 · 4.7 qt (4.4 L) 2017–2019 — per the manuals
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	4.2 qt (4.0 L) — per the 2023 CR-V Hybrid manual
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 (40 N·m) — printed in the 2016/2019/2023 manuals; Honda 14mm plug, new crush washer every change

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)

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DIY oil change — quick steps

1 Set up

Warm engine, level ground; the CR-V usually clears without ramps. Hybrid: run it until the engine has actually cycled warm.
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.
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).
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)

Honda's documented response: Service Bulletin 18-114 (Oct 2018) updated software (and the A/C control unit) on 2017–2018 CR-Vs in cold-weather states, and Honda extended the powertrain warranty to 6 years/unlimited miles for affected 2017–2018 CR-Vs. If your oil level rises on the dipstick or smells like gas, that's this issue — short winter trips make it worse. Check your VIN and claim the extension while it lives.

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

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Service bulletins (TSBs)

Manufacturer communications and technical service bulletins for this vehicle are available on NHTSA’s site:

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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.