Honda CR-V: Adding Engine Oil

Unscrew and remove the engine oil
fill cap on top of the valve cover.
Pour in the oil slowly and carefully
you do not spill any. Clean up any
spills immediately. Spilled oil could
damage components in the engine
compartment.
Reinstall the engine oil fill cap, and
tighten it securely. Wait a few
minutes, and recheck the oil level on
the engine oil dipstick. Do not fill
above the upper mark; you could
damage the engine.
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Oil is a major contributor to your
engine’s performance and longevity.
Always use a premium-grade 0W-20
detergent oil displaying the API
Certification Seal. This seal indicates
the oil is e
You may use a synthetic motor oil if
it meets the same requirements
given for a conventional motor oil: it
displays the API certification seal,
and it is the proper weight. You must
follow t
Your vehicle does not require any oil
additives. Additives may adversely
affect the engine or transmission
performance and durability.
SEE MORE:
Chassis and Paint Codes
Vehicle Identification Number
Manufacturer, Make and Type of Vehicle
5J6: Honda of America Mfg., Inc., U.S.A.
Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle
JHL: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Multipurpose passenger vehicle
Line, Body and Engine Type
RE3: CR-V 2WD/K24Z1
Component Location Index
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) PLATE
DTC Troubleshooting
DTC P0401: EGR Insufficient Flow
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board
snapshot, and review the genera
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