CRV Oil Change (2017+ Honda 1.5L)

A 2017+ 1.5L Honda CRV oil change is a simple way to save money and stay on top of your car’s service schedule. For a 2012 – 2016 Honda CRV oil change, follow this alternate guide.

Tools Needed:

  • 17mm wrench
  • Phillips head screw driver
  • Oil filter wrench
  • Funnel
  • Oil Drain pan with at least 4 quart capacity
  • Clean rag

Parts needed:

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Honda CRV Oil Change Procedure:

  • Warm engine to operating temp
  • Check engine oil on dipstick to verify no issues
  • Remove skid plate using the phillips head screw driver to partially unscrew all the clips and pop them out
  • Loosen engine oil drain plug using the 17mm wrench and let the engine oil drain into the drain pan
  • Remove oil filter (use oil filter wrench if necessary)
  • Clean oil drain plug and oil filter mounting surfaces
  • Lubricate new oil filter O ring with fresh oil and install
  • Reinstall and tighten oil drain plug
  • Fill engine with 3.5 quarts of engine oil with oil fill funnel and reinstall oil fill cap
  • Start engine to let oil circulate (Check for any leaks or abnormalities while running) and shut engine back down)
  • Check engine oil & top off if necessary
  • Reinstall skid plate and clips
  • Reset the maintenance minder dash indicator
Honda CRV
CRV engine oil fill cap and dipstick
Engine oil fill cap and dip stick