Oil Capacity Issue
 

Hey guys, new to the board and I tried to search on this but didn't find anything.

So on Sunday I changed the oil for the first time in my 2017 CRV 1.5L Turbo. I had searched online and found several references saying that the capacity was 3.7L. Seemed low but I didn't question. So I drain the oil into my drain pan, pour 3.7L from my 5L jug into the engine, and then pour the old oil back into the 5L jug for disposal (yes, it's cheaper to buy 5L and throw away the unused than it is to buy 4L) ... and the jug overflows!

Based on how much overflowed onto the driveway and how much extra oil I added trying to get the level back up to the middle of the dipstick, it looks like there was maybe 4.7L in it originally.

Can someone tell me what just happened? Was I wrong about the 3.7L? What is the correct amount of oil for a change that includes changing the filter?

Thanks for any help.

welcome to the forum. your oil capacity for a cr-v with a filter is 4,2 liters.

That's just it - the owner's manual says the 1.5L engine has an oil capacity of 3.7q including the filter.

acmech52 - where did you find the 4.2q number?

I found a forum entry over on CRVOG from 2009 saying that the pan would hold up to a quart that didn't reach the drain hole - so depending on the angle you were at when you drained, the amount of replacement oil would vary. Is that maybe what's going on? Seems weird that there's such a big discrepancy.

found the info on a cr-v forum. owner did his own oil chg and after run he had to add to stick level with a total oil of 4.2l did not state a manual.

OK, thanks for the help, guys. Sounds like for whatever reason this isn't as exact a science as it has been for my other vehicles.

thank you friend your oil capacity for a cr-v with a filter is 4,2 liters.

YIKES.....
Numbers posted in this thread:
3.7L
4,2 liters
4.5
3.7q
4.2l
4,2 liters

So, I still don't have the answer to the OP's question.

3.7 liter = 3.909 746 374 9 quart [US, liquid]
4.2 liter = 4.438 090 479 6 quart [US, liquid]

Please clarify:
3.7 Liters
or
3.7 quarts (US)

Oil dilution
 

The 2017-2018 CRV with the 1.5 liter turbo can develop an oil dilution problem. Gasoline is getting in the oil and making the level rise. My car is 2 months old and the oil level is now startin* to pass the highest dot. I will be going to the dealer this week. I have had 2 instances where I smell gas in the cabin after turning on the heat.

folks, check the internet and you will see several articles on this. Go to car complaints. Go to Facebook and type 2017-2017 Honda CRV and read the posts. I’m hoping that Honda can come up with a solution soon. This is a very dangerous problem that can lead to engine failure or worse. Can you imagine your engine blowing while driving on a highway with your children?

<div style="text-align:left;">Thanks so much for the info Mingotoy.</div>

Rule 1 when changing oil:

Forget numbers, and check with the dipstick.

Manuals can be (and usually are) wrong about something (because of typos, old information, etc.).
You will also usually find widely varying numbers on the web.

Your dipstick was engineered to be accurate, even though exact amounts of oil required can very between engines depending on exact construction, and wear.

So do as the Castrol guy says, and think with your dipstick!