Suitable for Honda CR-V I

For the Honda CR-V I, the manufacturer specifies motor oil 0W-30 (ACEA C3), 10W-30 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SL), 10W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B3, ACEA B3), 15W-40 (ACEA A2, ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4), 15W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA B3, ACEA B4), 20W-50 (ACEA A3, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA B4), 5W-30 (ACEA A1, ACEA A3, ACEA A5/B5), or 5W-40 (ACEA A3, ACEA B4, API SP). All 3 engine variants of the Honda CR-V I take the same oils, so the selection below applies to every one of them.

Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Honda CR-V I

EngineModel yearsViscosityFill quantity
CR-V 2.0i 4WD1999–20010W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-403.8 L
CR-V 2.0i 4WD1995–19990W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-403.8 L
CR-V 2.0i 4WD1995–20020W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30, 5W-403.8 L

Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.

Other fluids for the Honda CR-V I

FluidRequirement
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)Allison TES 389, Caterpillar TO-2
Axle & differential oil75W-80, Toyota
Brake fluidDOT 3, FMVSS 116 DOT 3
Coolant & antifreezeG11, G12

Which viscosity does a Honda CR-V I need?

We cover 3 engine variants of the Honda CR-V I. The most commonly approved grades are 15W-50, 20W-50, 5W-30 and 5W-40. The fill quantity is 3.8 litres.

Which approvals does Honda require?

Honda publishes no approval of its own: what counts is the viscosity and the ACEA or API class in your owner's manual.

Honda CR-V I engine variants

The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Honda CR-V I: CR-V 2.0i 4WD 1999–2001, CR-V 2.0i 4WD 1995–1999 and CR-V 2.0i 4WD 1995–2002.