2017-2022 Honda CR-V - Coolant Flush (Drain & Fill)

In this video we show you how we drain and fill our Coolant (Anti-Freeze) on our 2017 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD.
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Used in this video but ended up not being effective for this particular application. I have found it useful on other vehicles so thought I would share with you:
Lisle Spill-Free Funnel
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[@roush2win]

Thanks for the vid. Dealer wanted $250 for the coolant change. I bought two gallons at Walmart for under $25. Changing coolant now at 125k miles. Did the plug change myself too saved $300 on an easy job.

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome.

[@roberthouston3809]

$25 each...or for two?

[@jonygaviria1195]

Thanks for the video man, I went to my local honda shop to get a oil change and they always want to do something extra, So the person mention to add coolant i ask him whats the cost and just for the oil change n to add coolant is like 400$ they really be over pricing everybody, so i told him no thank you just do the oil change ill youtube the rest n try to do it myself, So i end it up here watching your videos, thanks man alot of help

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome. How many miles is on your CR-V? If it’s under 100,000, you can simply add coolant rather than doing the drain and fill. Reply with any questions. I’m glad to help.

[@tigergray1100]

Dealers are rip off

[@crsnNtl814]

The Lisle fill funnel will work with CRV. Use the ‘B’ cap and green/B funnel insert, BUT pull off the rubber washer off the black funnel insert and it will slide over the top side of the green insert. Put the B silver cap on and it’s a super snug fit but works well. Unlike other vehicles though it’s hard to squeeze the coolant pipe to force up excess coolant, but it still worked for me.

[@PaulNaylor3]

Thank you for the detailed explanation - very helpful!

[@ZLy916]

Thanks for the video. I hope you keep the crv for a long time!

[@ateviemacs7114]

Thanks for your video, now we know how to do it.. my crv is 56k but thinking to do it very soon

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome

[@michalp2362]

My next project. I thought you only need this typy of funnel for radiators with the fill cap. Thanks for the video.

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome

[@oldgoat50]

I guess I will never need this flush. Bought my 2017 CRV new and it's got 24600. 😏 Oh I am 74.

[@michalp2362]

Thanks! I’ve been watching your tutorials since 2017 when I bought my crv. Mine has only 55k miles on it but I’m already thinking about doing this service. How’s yours holding up so far? Mine has been pretty much flawless outside of one issue with the gear shifter, which was sorted out under warranty within few minutes.

[@PaulNaylor3]

It is reliable and fun to drive. I also had the thumb push button replaced on my gear shifter when it was only about a year old. It was free covered by a service bulletin or warranty, I can’t remember.

[@michalp2362]

@@PaulNaylor3 same here. Just the button. It’s been trouble free since then

[@I-Do-What-I-Like-87]

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pro

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome!

[@misskj064]

How did you get the coolant reservoir open?

[@PaulNaylor3]

The top cap? Push down while turning counterclockwise.

[@edmon179]

Nice video how many km before u change the engine coolant when u loosen the drain plug do loosen also the screw beside. Do u filled all 1 gallon before u started the car.thanks appreciated can i use regular funnel what is the difference of your funnel? how many liters do i need for crv 17 1.5 engine? thanks

[@PaulNaylor3]

100,000 miles is about 161,000 km and 1 gallon is 3.8 L. You add the coolant when the car is still off until it gets to the full line. Then you start the car and air bubbles will come out and it may settle a little. You do not need the funnel in the video as it did not work for this car. You could use any funnel. Once you drive the car for a while I would recommend re-checking the coolant level as some trapped air will find its way out over time and you may need to add a little more coolant after driving it.

[@edmon179]

I did not see how do you remove the bubbles by filling up the funnel and run the engine?

[@edmon179]

Does honda dealer did same procedure?

[@PaulNaylor3]

@@edmon179 it’s not that I am doing anything particular to remove the bubbles. They just happen naturally as the car runs and air escapes.

[@PaulNaylor3]

@@edmon179 I cannot comment on how a Honda dealer would do this job but I would believe it has to be similar to how it’s done in this video with the exception that the funnel that I attempted to use obviously didn’t work for this purpose.

[@psychorealmjeditrick]

Do I have to flush it out?

[@PaulNaylor3]

Flush & drain are often used interchangeably. So it’s a drain & fill.

[@marc_2222]

A flush is actually running water through the system ( with the drain valve opened ).

[@cemalkeles8903]

How many liters of engine coolant does it take?

[@PaulNaylor3]

I recommend having 2 gallons on hand because it takes a little bit more than one gallon. I would estimate it will take 5 L.

[@cemalkeles8903]

@@PaulNaylor3 thank you

[@PaulNaylor3]

You’re welcome!

[@lifenz1]

Guys an idea where is the engine coolant drain bolt located?

[@PaulNaylor3]

@lifenz1 I point it out in the video.

[@TrekSLDuraAce]

I have a 2017, and there is NO access hole in the plastic shroud. What year is the car in the video?

[@PaulNaylor3]

2017 EX-L AWD. Is yours an LX? If it is that may be the difference.

[@TrekSLDuraAce]

Mine is 2017 EX FWD. I can access the petcock from the top if I remove the air box. Very poor design. Your video makes it look easy, but mine is not the case.@@PaulNaylor3

[@Azureecosse]

@@TrekSLDuraAce I service Hondas its the same from 2017 to the 2022/23 last of the mk5 line on these 1.5t no difference because of standard spec unless the previous owner added some body modifications to the lower bumper and under tray also the coolant on these can last up to 100k miles on standard driving Honda wont tell you that because they make money on fluid changes its easy money to them, Honda type 2 fluid is extended life fluid that's why its so expensive but its good stuff better than non branded crap that promises much but never delivers.

[@fltmike]

100000 miles dealer said 50000

[@PaulNaylor3]

Lots of opinions out there. You can test it for $4 with this tester: amzn.to/3zOdCJk

[@fltmike]

@@PaulNaylor3 wasn’t trying to be rude, just think the dealer is trying too pull a fast one😎

[@PaulNaylor3]

I understand