Your Honda CR-V is a fuel-efficient family car that drivers often keep on the road for the long haul. You’ll need to know your 2019 Honda CR-V oil capacity to keep your car in tip-top shape and do simple DIY car maintenance.

Before starting any DIY project for the first time, check your owner's manual for information specific to your car. In this case, you'll need your model's correct oil type and oil capacity.

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2019 Honda CR-V engine oil capacity

First things first, you will need to buy new engine oil. But, how much engine oil do you need for a 2019 Honda CR-V oil change?

Your 2019 Honda CR-V engine oil capacity is 3.4 quarts of oil or 3.2 liters.

Don’t confuse this with the car’s 1.5-liter engine displacement, which refers to the volume the cylinders take up inside the engine. These numbers are not interchangeable.

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What kind of oil does a 2019 Honda CR-V need?

Getting the correct oil type is vital to a good oil change and for keeping your engine clean and healthy. Honda recommends Honda Genuine Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 0W-20.

Let's break down what you are looking for. 2019 CR-V engine oil must be thick enough to protect the engine from friction and overheating but thin enough at all temperatures for proper flow and lubrication.

The numbers in the oil grade refer to the oil's viscosity (thickness). With the W standing for winter, oil with an 0W grade means when the oil is at its thickest, it is still thin enough to provide proper protection in cold weather and cold engine starts. The 20 shows the viscosity grade at a smoldering 212°F, when the oil is about its thinnest.

Honda advises going with a full synthetic or synthetic blend. While it can be tempting to grab the cheapest oil on the shelf, veering away from the manufacturer's recommendation can void your warranty. Here are some of the best brands of oil for your 2019 CR-V:

Honda Genuine Synthetic Blend Motor Oil 0W-20

ACDelco 10-9232 0W-20 Synthetic Motor

Ultimate Full Synthetic Motor Oil (0W-20) - Honda (08798-9137)

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How often to change oil on a 2019 Honda CR-V

How often you change the oil in your CR-V depends on your grade oil selection. While Honda recommends changing your oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, they assume most drivers purchase a mid-grade synthetic blend oil.

One benefit of buying a high-grade full synthetic oil is that you can space out your oil changes to every 7,000-10,000 miles.

Save time and money by changing your oil at the right time. To make monitoring your oil quality a habit, check your dipstick every time you stop for gas. Also, watch for the following signs indicating an oil change is needed:

Dark brown or black oil (clean oil is translucent with light brown or amber color)

Gritty motor oil

New noises coming from the engine

Burning smell

Changes in your vehicle's performance

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How to change your oil and oil filter

Now you know all you need for a DIY oil change. Next up? Just get started! First, grab the following

essential car tools and supplies

Socket wrench

Drain pan

Filter wrench

Replacement filter

0W-20 engine oil

Oil changes go faster while the oil is warm, so run your car for about five minutes to get it up to normal operating temperature. Then park on level ground, turn off the engine, pop the hood, and get to it:

Take off the oil fill cap

Crawl under the car with your drain pan and place it underneath the engine

Remove the oil drain bolt and washer

Drain the old oil directly into the drain pan

Take out the old oil filter and install the new one

Replace the oil drain bolt with a new washer and tighten it to 29 lb-ft

Add the clean oil

If you've done everything right,

your car's oil pressure light

should turn off (if it was on).

As for the old oil, don't dump the dirty oil out on the ground, down the water drain, or put it in your garbage bin. Pour the dirty oil back into the empty oil containers, and drop it off at your local recycling center or auto repair shop with a recycling program.

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