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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2011CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJAREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALLUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJA

Engine Oil Replacement

2011 Honda CR-V EX, 2.4 RE3, BZJASECTION Engine Oil Replacement
  1. Warm up the engine.
  2. Remove the drain bolt (A), and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Drain Bolt And Washer With Torque Specification
    G06609546Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Reinstall the drain bolt with a new washer (B).
  4. Refill the engine with the recommended oil (see LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS ).

    Capacity 

    At Oil Change: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) 

    At Oil Change Including Filter: 4.2 L (4.4 US qt) 

    After Engine Overhaul: 5.3 L (5.6 US qt) 

    Fig 2: Filling Engine Oil
    G06609547Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Run the engine for more than 3 minutes, then check for oil leakage.
  6. If the maintenance minder required engine oil replacement, reset the maintenance minder (see RESETTING INDIVIDUAL MAINTENANCE ITEM ), and this procedure is complete. If the maintenance minder did not require engine oil replacement, go to step 7.
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  8. Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) to the data link connector (DLC) (see HOW TO USE THE HDS (HONDA DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM) ).
  9. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  10. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the powertrain control module (PCM). If it does not communicate, troubleshoot the DLC circuit (see DLC CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ).
  11. Select GAUGES in the BODY ELECTRICAL with the HDS.
  12. Select ADJUSTMENT in GAUGES with the HDS.
  13. Select SERVICE REMINDER in the ADJUSTMENT with the HDS.
  14. Select RESET in the SERVICE REMINDER with the HDS.
  15. Select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE with the HDS.
    NOTE: If you changed the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) at the same time with the engine oil, select RESETTING THE ENGINE OIL LIFE AND ATF with the HDS instead.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.