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
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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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If you have the required service
done but do not reset the display, or
reset the display without doing the
service, the system will not show the
correct maintenance intervals. This
can lead to seriousmechanical
problems because you will no longer
have an accurate record of when
maint
1. Start the engine, and let it idle.
2. Turn the blower switch on.
3. Turn the A/C switch on.
4. Check the A/C CLUTCH in the DATA LIST with the
HDS.
Does it indicate ON?
YES-Go to step 5.
5. Check the A/C system.
Does the A/C system operate? YES-The air conditioning system circuit is OK.
NO-Go t
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