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.
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Tips and Precautions
Before Troubleshooting
1. Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay
box.
2. Check the battery for damage, state of charge, and
clean and tight connections.
NOTICE
Do not quick-charge a battery unless the battery ground cable has been
disconnected, otherwise you w
Pump Replacement
1. Place a suitable container under the vehicle.
2. Drain the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
3. Remove the drive belt (A) from the pump pulley.
4. Cover the auto-tensioner, alternator, and A/C
compressor with several shop towels to protect
them from spilled power steeri
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