Oil Change & Filter Replacement Honda CR-V 2012-present

In this video we show how to do an oil change and how to replace the oil filter on a 2012-present Honda CR-V.

*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions

[mikecampbell]

Clear concise video. Thanks. I have a 2013 CRV and I have been putting 5 qts in and the level looks fine. I have been changing my own oil since 1978 and I learned one important thing. Crack the oil filter loose first especially the first time. Just in case the filter was over tightened at the factory. Ramming screwdrivers through an oil filter sucks and I'll bet we've all been there.

[lal]

I just did it on my 2013 CR-V for my first time today. A few tips for beginners:
1. Use a car ramp, engage hand break and use wheel chocks
2. Wear eye protection and utility gloves, you don't want to get hot oil on your skin or into your eyes
3. Go over the steps in your head couple times before hands on. Oils do spill and be ready
Good luck and have fun

[joelee]

That is the cleanest engine I've ever seen.

[MoSportsUSA]

That filter's vertical orientation would allow you to prefill it with 1/3 - 1/2 qt. of oil to help reduce a dry start. Just keep pouring oil in until the filter won't absorb any more, then install.

[wlvez]

I always fill up the oil filter as much as I can before cranking the engine w/o starting it using unrecognized key. The Camshaft total runout is 0.001 inch. I can't remember the last digit.

[arthursmith]

Great to see you did not use a wrench on the replaced oil filter. Hand tighten only. Yes.

[fengxuanhu]

you should leave the engine oil cap open when you remove the drain plug.

[adamemac]

THANKS! I was looking all over the place for the oil filter and plug! Good ole YouTube!!

[Samaritan_Law]

Super clear and helpful video!
Good job man👍

[stendecstretcher]

Excellent video I will change my own oil now.

[KevinMullenger]

EXCELLENT Instructional Video!!! I wish ALL of them were THIS good!

[edgardoamado]

Can u do a video on how to change the transmission fluid on this car ? Thanks

[ncooty]

Thanks. Also: crush washer & reset the maintenance minder.

[steverose]

How do you reset the oil change notice on the dashboard? BTW, the oil drain plug on my 2012 CRV is 16 mm..

[jrsavoie]

What's the torque spec for the engine oil drain plug? 29 or 30' lbs are both fine.

I've seen a lot of oil plugs damaged by improper tightening.

I have 29' lbs. Written down.

Should use never seize on the filter cover screws

[davekana]

My oil shield is missing, where can I purchase one? Nice video, very concise!

[kaygel]

Thanks. Doing my first one this weekend.

[ikeyeet]

First thing i do is loosen that oil filter, before you get oil on your hands. makes it much easier.

[jomama]

If you follow these instructions, your 2015 CR-V will be .6 qt. low on oil. Owner's Manual states refill with filter is 4.6 qt.

[nickdanaluk]

Thanks, I was looking for the oil drain plug. You may want to edit and explain which way the car is pointing in the video.