The 2012 Honda CR-V’s 2.4L 4-cylinder engine has a gas tank capacity of 15.3 gallons.
How big is the gas tank on a 2012 Honda CR-V?
Regardless of which trim or configuration you’re driving, the 2012 Honda CR-V is powered by one of their 2.4-L 4-cylinder engines. This keeps things simple when it comes to your Honda CR-V’s fuel tank capacity: across the board, 2012 Honda CR-V’s gas tanks take 15.3 gallons of fuel.
How to check your 2012 Honda CR-V’s gas tank size
If you’re looking to verify just how much gas you can put in your 2012 Honda CR-V, here are a few other ways to check:
One hands-on method is to get out your measuring tape and calculator and measure your gas tank yourself. To calculate the correct volume, measure the tank's width, length, and height and divide the result by 231 (that’s the number of cubic inches in a gallon).
Check your owner’s manual
Drive till empty, then fill it up
As a last resort, you can always drive your CR-V until the fuel gauge hits empty and record how much fuel it takes at the pump. You won’t get an exact measurement, but you should get a general idea of your CR-V fuel tank capacity.
How to save on fuel costs in a 2012 Honda CR-V
Because your Honda CR-V fuel economy is good to start with, at 30 to 31 mpg combined city/highway (depending on the trim level), you’re starting off on the right foot for cutting fuel costs.
While the Honda CR-V’s fuel economy is good, there are still a few ways you can go the extra mile to save money on gas:
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