There are a number of reasons why you might want to know how much gas your car can hold. You might be planning a vacation and want to know how long you can go without stopping for gas, or you could be doing the math to try and determine your monthly fuel costs.

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How big is the gas tank on a 2017 Honda CR-V?

An iconic crossover SUV from Honda, the CR-V was first introduced in 1995, and has stayed relevant thanks to a combination of comfort, roominess, and a surprising amount of “get up and go” from its little engine.

The 2017 CR-V, in particular, has two available engine options, a 1.5-liter four-cylinder and a slightly larger 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Both engines have the same fuel capacity of 14 gallons, though.

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How to check your 2017 Honda CR-V’s gas tank size

If you want to see for yourself how much fuel your 2017 CR-V can hold, take a look at some of these methods.

Measure the gas tank

If you don’t mind doing a little math, you could measure your own gas tank. You’ll need to grab a measuring tape and a calculator so you can multiply the length, width, and height of your CR-V’s gas tank. Then, take the number you get and divide it by the number of cubic inches in a gallon, which is 231.

Check your owner’s manual

Of course, provided you know where it is, you could look up the fuel capacity in the owner’s manual for your CR-V. Check the index for “gas tank” or “fuel capacity” to get an idea of what page it might be on.

Drive till empty, then fill it up

If you like to think of yourself as a bit of a gambler, you could try something a bit riskier to figure out your fuel capacity. If you’re up to it, try driving your CR-V until the low fuel light turns on, then fill it all the way up. Of course, this isn’t the most precise way to measure your gas tank, but the reading on the gas pump will give you a good idea of how far you can get on a single fill up.

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How to save on fuel costs in a 2017 Honda CR-V

The

fuel economy

for the 1.5-liter four-cylinder CR-V is around 30 mpg combined city/highway, compared to 28 combined mpg for the 2.4-liter engine.

Pretty good, certainly not bad, but what if it was better? Here are a few ways to save both gas and money with your CR-V:

Keep up with maintenance. Performing scheduled maintenance will keep the fuel economy from declining due to wear on the engine.

Drive carefully. Ease up on the pedal a little bit. Keeping steady pressure on the gas pedal and avoiding sudden bursts of acceleration will keep fuel consumption on the low end.

Try to avoid idling the engine, especially in cold weather. Believe it or not, idling does, in fact, eat up gas, so take it easy on the engine for the first few minutes on cold mornings instead of just letting the car run.

How to optimize your CR-V’s insurance coverage

Hondas are known for being reliable vehicles that are inexpensive to fix if anything does happen to break, and the CR-V is no exception. Still, it’s in your best interest to protect both you and your vehicle with a good

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