Fifth-gen CR-Vs are among the easier modern oil changes. Every engine in the generation — the 1.5 turbo, the 2.4 K24 in 2017-2019 LX, and the 2020-2022 2.0 hybrid — uses a 17 mm drain bolt, a 14 mm aluminum crush washer, 0W-20 oil, and the same short Honda A02-style spin-on filter that takes a 65 mm 14-flute cap wrench. The only real labor is getting the lower plastic splash shield off, which is 10 mm bolts plus a handful of push-in clips that like to break if you pry them with a screwdriver.
The two things people get wrong: reusing the crush washer (then chasing a slow drain-bolt drip) and filling to the book capacity instead of checking the dipstick. Put in about 90% of the listed amount, run it, then top up. And don't forget the Maintenance Minder reset — the CR-V calculates oil life, so if you skip the reset the next reminder will come at the wrong time.
| Item | Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor jack 2 ton minimum, lift at front subframe jack point Raises the front of the CR-V for access to the drain bolt and filter. | Required | shop |
| Jack stands 2 ton pair, under front pinch-weld/subframe points Supports the vehicle while you are under it. | Safety | shop |
| Wheel chocks Keeps the rear wheels from rolling while the front is lifted. | Safety | shop |
| Socket wrench set 3/8 in drive ratchet with extension Drives the drain bolt and splash shield sockets. | Required | shop |
| 10 mm socket 10 mm, 3/8 in drive Removes the lower engine splash shield bolts. | Required | shop |
| Plastic trim clip tool Nylon panel/clip remover Pops the push-in clips holding the splash shield without breaking them. | Recommended | shop |
| Phillips screwdriver #2 Some splash shield fasteners are Phillips-head screw clips. | Recommended | shop |
| 17 mm socket 17 mm 6-point, 3/8 in drive Removes the oil pan drain bolt on all 5th-gen engines. | Required | shop |
| Oil filter cap wrench 65 mm, 14 flute (Honda A02-style filter) Removes and helps seat the spin-on oil filter. | Required | shop |
| Oil drain pan 6 qt minimum, low-profile Catches the drained oil; low profile fits under the pan without much lift. | Required | shop |
| Funnel Long-neck or flexible Fills oil without spilling down the back of the engine. | Required | shop |
| Torque wrench 3/8 in drive, 10-80 ft-lb range Sets the drain bolt to 29 ft-lb — aluminum pan threads strip easily if overtightened. | Required | shop |
| Nitrile gloves Used oil is a known irritant/carcinogen. | Safety | shop |
| Shop rags or paper towels Wipe the sealing surfaces and clean drips off the subframe. | Consumables | shop |
| Engine oil 0W-20 full synthetic, API SN/SP; 3.7 US qt (1.5T), 4.4 US qt (2.4 K24), approx 4.2 US qt (2.0 hybrid — verify) All 5th-gen CR-V engines specify 0W-20. | Parts | shop |
| Oil filter Honda 15400-PLM-A02 / equivalent (short A02 style) Spin-on filter for 1.5T, 2.4 and 2.0 hybrid. | Parts | shop |
| Drain bolt crush washer 14 mm, Honda 94109-14000 One-time-use aluminum washer; reusing it is the usual cause of drain-bolt seepage. | Parts | shop |
| Oil filter wrench, strap or cup for stuck filter 3-jaw or strap type Backup if the previous filter was overtightened and the cap wrench slips. | Recommended | shop |
| Cardboard or drip mat Catches the oil that runs along the subframe when the filter comes off. | Recommended | shop |
| Brake parts cleaner or degreaser Cleans the filter mount and pan area so you can spot future leaks. | Consumables | shop |
Tool sizes are identical across the 1.5T, 2.4 K24 and 2.0 hybrid: 17 mm drain bolt, 14 mm washer, 65 mm 14-flute filter wrench. Only capacity differs — roughly 3.7 US qt with filter for the 1.5 turbo, 4.4 US qt for the 2.4, and about 4.2 US qt for the hybrid (verify in your manual). The 1.5T and hybrid have fuller lower splash shields, so expect a few more 10 mm bolts and clips than on a 2017-2019 2.4 LX.
| Oil pan drain bolt (17 mm head) | 29 ft-lb (39 Nm) |
| Spin-on oil filter | Hand tighten 7/8 turn after gasket contact (approx 16 ft-lb / 22 Nm) — verify in the service manual |
| Lower splash shield bolts (10 mm) | Snug, approx 7 ft-lb (9 Nm) — verify in the service manual |
The 17 mm drain bolt, 14 mm crush washer, 65 mm/14-flute A02 filter, 0W-20 spec and 29 ft-lb drain torque are correct for all 5th-gen CR-V engines; double-check your exact capacity and filter number against the owner's manual, especially on the 2020-2022 hybrid.
17 mm, and use a 6-point socket rather than an open-end wrench so you don't round the head. Torque it to 29 ft-lb (39 Nm) with a new 14 mm crush washer, part 94109-14000.
The 1.5L turbo takes about 3.7 US quarts with a new filter, the 2.4L K24 about 4.4 quarts, and the 2.0 hybrid roughly 4.2 quarts. All three specify 0W-20 full synthetic; always confirm on the dipstick rather than trusting the number.
A 65 mm, 14-flute cap-style wrench fits the Honda 15400-PLM-A02 filter and its equivalents used on all 5th-gen CR-V engines. A 3-jaw or strap wrench is a useful backup if the last filter was overtightened.
With the ignition on, use the steering wheel arrows to scroll the driver display to the Maintenance Info / Oil Life screen, or go to Settings > Vehicle > Maintenance Info on the center display, then press and hold the select/reset button until it returns to 100%.