Honda CR-V: Recommended Engine Oil
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 energy conserving, and that
it meets the American Petroleum
Institute’s latest requirements.

Honda Motor Oil is the preferred
0W-20 lubricant for your vehicle. It is
highly recommended that you use
Honda Motor Oil in your vehicle for
optimum engine protection. Make
sure the API Certification Seal says
‘‘For Gasoline Engines’’.

The oil viscosity or weight is
provided on the container’s label.
0W-20 oil is formulated for yearround
protection of your vehicle to
improve cold weather starting and
fuel economy.
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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.
Always change the oil and filter
according to the maintenance
messages shown on the information
display. The oil and filter collect
contaminants that can damage your
engine if they are not r
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Component Location Index
GLASS
DRAIN CHANNEL
SUNSHADE
CABLE ASSEMBLY
CABLE TUBE
REAR BRACKET
MOTOR
WIND DEFLECTOR
REAR DRAIN TUBE
REAR DRAIN VALVE
FRAME
CLIP
FRONT DRAIN VALVE
FRONT DRAIN TUBE
Symptom Troubleshooting Index
Glass Position Adjustment
The roof panel (A) should be ev
1. Remove the steering column covers.
2. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 8P
connector (A) from the wiper/washer switch (B).
3. Remove the two screws, then slide out the wiper/
washer switch.
4. Inspect the connector terminals to be sure they are
all making good contact.
If the terminals a
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