CR-V 1.5T Oil Dilution - IS IT FIXED FOR 2022?

Quick Test on my 2022 Honda CR-V to see if oil dilution is still a thing. This was noted to be an issue on 1.5 Turbo 2017-19 models with fuel getting into the gas, however was fixed with a "software update". Lets see!

[georgeparker]

I agree I have had 3 different Honda civics and the R18 engine is bulletproof I think a lot of people underestimate this engine. Not only is the engine bulletproof but the 5 speed automatic transmissions are really reliable too

[carlosca]

I bought a 2019 Honda civic sport with the 2.0 engine, one of the best engines, I knew about the oil dilution problem, never like turbo engines

[kiboendo]

I myself have a Civic 1.5t 2020. Yes, the oil smells like gasoline, but the level does not rise or fall. Because gasoline slowly evaporates as soon as it gets into the oil. Honda basically says that there is nothing wrong with a little gasoline in the oil. I agree with that myself. Because if we look at 2-stroke engines, there is a 1:50 percent mixture that lubricates the crankshaft and piston, but some such engines are indestructible. Gasoline itself has certain lubricating abilities. I haven't even seen on the internet that someone blocked this engine because of oil, let alone tuners.

[richscott]

My wife's 2022 Honda Civic Touring 1.5T L15B7 engine has no Oil Dilution issue so far in its 1st year bought October 2022 and it is October 2023. Reside in the Northeast and we get an average annual snowfall of 127.3 inches. I don't believe the Cold Weather is an issue, just some engines are assembled better than others. I think it is a Quality Control problem as they check like 1 engine out of every 100 built instead of 1 out of 10. Other than a QC problem could be an Operator problem depending who is on shift working.

[MrBillwynn]

174k on my 2020 Crv.
No problems.
My wife has a 22 CRV-EXL with 60k and zero problems.
We live in Ohio

[kevinW]

If I go with a CRV I will definitely be looking at a last gen 2.4. On the CRV forum, the modulators have shut down the oil dilution thread saying Honda has solved the problem, so there is no need to bring it up again. I’m always Leary of well documented problems and this is bugging me big time.

[viagra]

Im glad I still have my crv after 320k miles and 22 years. no oil dilution yet

[Hallowsaw]

Its a shame cause the 2023 sport touring hatch civic looked really apealing for a cheap and practical commuter.

[nighthawkjA]

How is software update supposed to fix the oil fuel dilution? I never liked the new turbo. The only 2 engines i like from Honda is the J series V6 engines and the K Series.

[Reflectiveness]

1.5L supercharged anything is a bad idea. Simply too much cylinder pressure.
I'll gladly pay the extra cost for gasoline to avoid this design flaw.

[BartWood-eb]

I can tell you it is not fixed for 2022, after reading about this, I went and checked the oil in my 2022 CRV, it has around 7000 kms since change and the dipstick level was approximately half the dipstick range above full and it smells like gas. My first honda vehicle and definitely my last.

[reggierizaev]

I am not sure if the oil was over the line. These dip sticks are tricky to read, and I see a line beneath the max mark. You need to look for the line, and not for oil. I don't know why Honda decided to use these crappy dip sticks....

[ivanperez]

I think another problem is when you idle to much in the morning, most people warm the cabin while they are cleaning snow ( if it is cover with snow) and that takes around 5 min.

[williampaul]

HONDA LOST ME NOW. I have been loyal for 50 years. Honda lost me with this engine! I will not play with it!! This engine will not last like my 2002 Honda CRV now with over 273, 000 miles. Shame on Honda for putting this engine on the market and keeping it there for so long. Looking at Toyota or Mazda now!

[ivanperez]

Hi there, have you consider to add an oil catch can? Some owners are using it, with the iddle stopper, and 91 octone fuel only

[bb]

It's infuriating. Our '21 civic is the same--looks over-full after only 3K miles. I'm doing 3K filter and oil now. How is that good for the environment? And don't tell me to drive it longer or flog it harder because that's all just bs--it's a design flaw.

[samchan]

I just bought used Honda CRV 2020 with 50k miles on it. I have a option got go f0r extended warranty of 65k miles/48 months. Woild that be a wise idea to get a power terrain warranty just incase Head gasket fails or something big.

[KimoKimochii]

clean the dip stick and put it back in for an accurate read, the car moving around may make the oil higher than it is stationary

[Mabeylater]

As reliable as that civic is, a Lexus LS430 is even MORE reliable.

[kengalloway]

No it is not fixed. My first honda is my 2022crv. Oil samples show fuel dilution at 5000 mile oil change. This will be my last honda.