Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 20000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
HONDA FR-V (BE) 2.2 i CTDi (BE5), HONDA Accord VII Saloon (CL, CN) 2.2 i-CTDi (CN1), HONDA Accord VII Tourer (CM, CN) 2.2 i-CTDi (CN2) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on HONDA CR-V 2 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. List of the tools you'll need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 65/14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Please note: all work on the car – Honda CR-V II – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 2

Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 4

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 5

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 7

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 39 nm torque.
Step 8

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Lower the car.
Step 10

Open the hood.
Step 11

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 12

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 13

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 14

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 15

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 17

Install new O-rings and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. Professionals recommend:
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 18

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 19

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 20.1

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it.

Step 20.2

Use the 65/14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 21

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 22

Remove the oil filler cap.

Step 23

Insert the funnel.
Step 24

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 5.5 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 25

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 26

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 27

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 28

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 29

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 30

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 31

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Honda CR-V II. AUTODOC recommends:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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