Oil Change & Filter Replacement Honda CR-V 2012-present

In this video we show how to do an oil change and how to replace the oil filter on a 2012-present Honda CR-V.
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*Disclaimer: Please use all safety precautions

[@mikecampbell5856]

Clear concise video. Thanks. I have a 2013 CRV and I have been putting 5 qts in and the level looks fine. I have been changing my own oil since 1978 and I learned one important thing. Crack the oil filter loose first especially the first time. Just in case the filter was over tightened at the factory. Ramming screwdrivers through an oil filter sucks and I'll bet we've all been there.

[@fattymcgee123]

Mike Campbell busted two screwdrivers doing that. On the same friggen filter. Shop said they just hand tightened, must have had Andre the giant as an employee.

[@frandanco6289]

I just fill it up the bottom of the top hole in the dipstick... It is always a little more than 4 quarts... These guys are shorting the vehicle about half a quart or so.... I like it to have a little extra oil in case it turns out to use it or leak it out somewhere...

[@jrsavoie]

I actually saw a torque spec for the oil filter, but I didn't write it down. Does anyone have the number?

[@TG3Podcast]

@@jrsavoie 9 ft.lbs.

[@jrsavoie]

There's a lot of shyster oil changer's out there that always underfill. I've seen dealership's that only fill to the bottom mark. Saves them a lot of money over time. When I look at a vehicle, one of the first things I do is check fluids. If the oil is low, I immediately knock a lot of money off what the vehicle is worth to me. We drove 1-1/2 hours to look at a car and the oil wasn't even on the dipstick. How stupid do you have to be, to not make sure the fluids are good when trying to sell a vehicle?

[@fengxuanhu7949]

you should leave the engine oil cap open when you remove the drain plug.

[@Chris-lz7sx]

Stupid video. Unscrew oil cap leave a bit open, remove drain pug and drain oil. Remove oil filter and check to make sure the filter seal comes off with the filter and not stuck on the housing. Re-install drain plug. Because of vertical placement of oil filter, put fresh oil in the filter and install filter. Make sure to lubricate the filter seal with a bit of motor oil with your finger. Do not over tighten. Put fresh oil in the opening from the oil cap that was previously opened. Do not put more than the dipstick tells you to. Close cap. Start engine run for a couple of minutes. Turn off engine and let stand 5 minutes and recheck oil level. Adjust accordingly to dipstick marking.

[@joelee240]

That is the cleanest engine I've ever seen.

[@dknightphy]

Then you havent seen mine, LOL, I'm an owner of a 2012 Ex and the engine bay is like brand new, all depends relays on the owner and the country where you live.

[@MoSportsUSA]

That filter's vertical orientation would allow you to prefill it with 1/3 - 1/2 qt. of oil to help reduce a dry start. Just keep pouring oil in until the filter won't absorb any more, then install.

[@Chris-lz7sx]

correct

[@steverose2405]

why fill the new filtler?

[@carloslezcano9673]

​@@steverose2405 to avoid a dry start, it means when car starts and have no oil in the engine

[@w0lvez1]

I always fill up the oil filter as much as I can before cranking the engine w/o starting it using unrecognized key. The Camshaft total runout is 0.001 inch. I can't remember the last digit.

[@lal7103]

I just did it on my 2013 CR-V for my first time today. A few tips for beginners: 1. Use a car ramp, engage hand break and use wheel chocks 2. Wear eye protection and utility gloves, you don't want to get hot oil on your skin or into your eyes 3. Go over the steps in your head couple times before hands on. Oils do spill and be ready Good luck and have fun

[@BPoweredLove]

*handbrake

[@uc383]

P.S. It's tight in terms of workspace up there, so if you can't get the oil filter off by hand and don't have huge channel locks, then grab some 100-200 grit sandpaper. Wrap the sandpaper around filter and twist with your hand.

[@arthursmith643]

Great to see you did not use a wrench on the replaced oil filter. Hand tighten only. Yes.

[@2carpros]

Yep! Thank you for watching!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Excellent video I will change my own oil now.

[@edgardoamado7008]

Can u do a video on how to change the transmission fluid on this car ? Thanks

[@2carpros]

We will as soon as we get one in

[@jrsavoie]

What's the torque spec for the engine oil drain plug? 29 or 30' lbs are both fine. I've seen a lot of oil plugs damaged by improper tightening. I have 29' lbs. Written down. Should use never seize on the filter cover screws

[@2carpros]

Lot's of people over tighten them sadly. Thanks for watching!

[@steverose2405]

How do you reset the oil change notice on the dashboard? BTW, the oil drain plug on my 2012 CRV is 16 mm..

[@Samaritan_Law]

Super clear and helpful video! Good job man👍

[@ncooty]

Thanks. Also: crush washer & reset the maintenance minder.

[@speed8701]

On youtube it seems no one can use a wrench, adjustable, or pump pliers correctly.

[@tomkoolman]

Do you have the size of the 4 pastic screws or parts #?

[@jrsavoie]

My screws look the same but are steel. M6-1 by about 3/4"

[@ralf0326]

How do I reset oil life warning?

[@2carpros]

oilreset.com/2012-honda-cr-v-maintenance-light-reset-fluids/ Thanks for the comment. Please subscribed if you have not already.

[@scarboroughjames7]

2CarPros are the screws that hold the plate in place hex head or phillps head I can't tell

[@jomama01]

If you follow these instructions, your 2015 CR-V will be .6 qt. low on oil. Owner's Manual states refill with filter is 4.6 qt.

[@flexor212000]

Patrick Borden Not too mention there is no metal shielding under the 15 (which i'm unsure why it isn't there).

[@jomama01]

No, there isn't. A rear bear trying to get filter off since its surrounded by part of the sump. Hard to get your hand around it.

[@BPoweredLove]

4:45 Already addressed. And since you can't possibly get all the old oil out, this video is correct in how to handle this. You are incorrect. You don't simply add the maximum amount per capacity specs because it's possible to overfill that way.

[@uc383]

@@BPoweredLove Exactly. Best way is to measure the dipstick before and then dump your oil into an old 5 quart oil container. Then refill with the same amount, usually about 4 quarts since as you stated you never fully get all the old oil out of the system. Then with the CR-V I've found it best to let it sit overnight and check the dipstick again the next morning and top it off as needed. It seems to take more time for it to drain all down than other cars.

[@nwgts437]

What's the ft/lb torque setting on the drain plug?

[@2carpros]

You really do not need an exact torque spec on something like that, we just put it on till it is reasonably tight. But according to the research I found it is about 30 foot pounds.

[@nwgts437]

+2CarPros You're right. Checked the manual too and it states 30 ft lbs

[@ahaning]

@@2carpros I basically got the same response when I tried to buy a torque wrench at a local Sears hardware store years ago (RIP). I told the guy why I was buying it - I had to ask because it was locked in a case - and he actually discouraged me. "You don't need that. Just get it good enough." That might explain why the store closed a few years ago, along with all of the other Sears hardware stores in town.... I kinda wish now that I'd have bought it. Probably it was a nice wrench, and cheaper than what I could get nowadays. (Or maybe not. Icons at HF are supposedly pretty good.) I like to use the German spec on my Corolla - gudensnug. New drain plug gasket every time - not sure what they cost, but it's less than an oily driveway and a dry engine. Then hold it on the spot where you removed it and rotate it the WRONG way a few times to be sure the threads aren't crossed. One full revolution is really the max that you should need, but two is just as good. Then rotate it the opposite (correct) way, slowly until you can tell you've caught the threads. The plug should rotate very smoothly until it's all the way in. Then turn until it's as tight as you can get with your fingers. Then put your wrench on and turn it 1/2 to 3/4 more. If you're straining or using a cheater bar, you're probably over spec and liable to need a new oil pan. Be careful and give it a shot. Ask a friend who knows what they are doing to watch and be available if you need a driveable car to get to the store in case you forgot something. At home oil changes are not fun, and they aren't much cheaper than going someplace, but I still do mine myself.

[@jrsavoie]

I've seen many drain plugs damaged by not being torqued properly. Over the years, I've run into a lot of damage caused by under and over torqueing various fasteners.

[@davekana8388]

My oil shield is missing, where can I purchase one? Nice video, very concise!

[@2carpros]

I'd reach out to a Honda Dealer or look on ebay, that's a strange part and auto parts sellers might not have it. Thanks for watching!

[@davekana8388]

@@2carpros will do, thanks!

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

Amazon. Just like everything else.

[@adamemac]

THANKS! I was looking all over the place for the oil filter and plug! Good ole KZbin!!

[@2carpros]

Thank you for watching!

[@BPoweredLove]

Me too! I looked in the glove compartment, center console, I even sliced open my seats to look inside the foam cushions for the oil filter and drain plug. Then I found this awesome video and my search ended!

[@wbrutu945]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ulyssescolon1489]

YEAH BABY GOODBYE DEALER

[@2carpros]

Awesome! Thank you for watching!

[@morgangassman5375]

Why not fill the oil filter with oil before installation? Oil gets to engine galleys more quickly.

[@2carpros]

Fills within a second. You can if you want to. Thanks for watching!

[@ikeyeet8312]

First thing i do is loosen that oil filter, before you get oil on your hands. makes it much easier.

[@2carpros]

Great tip!

[@kimnganguyen5827]

Very good demontration

[@steverose2405]

Does the CRV need to be raised for access to plug and filter?

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

Yes.

[@ziggyzuko151]

What’s the torque spec for the drain plug?

[@2carpros]

Probably like 20 foot pounds or so. It is really unnecessary to use a torque wrench here. Just tight is good if I'm being honest. Thanks for watching!

[@jrsavoie]

I've seen both 29' lbs and 30' lbs listed

[@HOCKMAN1981]

Mine 18mm

[@jrsavoie]

Is there a relocation kit for the oil filter to a more accessible spot?

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

In comparison to any other car I've ever worked on, the oil filter accessibility on the CRV is excellent. What is your gripe?

[@kaygel09]

Thanks. Doing my first one this weekend.

[@la1negrita]

Thank you for this video!

[@saveukraine8051]

wipe away at the very end ;)

[@sydneyNemesis101]

Replace the drain plug? does that mean get a new washer? i was wandering if i can just reuse the drain plug......or do i need to replace the drain plug also?

[@2carpros]

+Glenn Chow Some drain plugs don't use a washer but an O-ring on the drain plug. If this is not the case for your vehicle just replacing the drain plug washer will do.

[@nickdanaluk566]

New washers are about 25 cents each on ebay. If you plan on doing your own oil changes I recommend an oil drain valve which replaces the plug. Just open the lever with your fingers and you will never need a wrench again.. They retail for around $20.

[@2carpros]

Good call Nick, a new washer will help do the job right

[@Kmssvx111]

5w20 ok?

[@chtivain]

Thanks

[@2carpros]

Thanks for watching!

[@BLKCITYCOFFEEROASTERS]

cool thanks for this

[@loudavis911]

You should use your channel locks in the correct direction.

[@nickdanaluk566]

Thanks, I was looking for the oil drain plug. You may want to edit and explain which way the car is pointing in the video.

[@2carpros]

Good suggestion, it is pointing forward to the left, we will include this information on future videos

[@tripjet999]

@1:19 - Unnecessary, since removing the oil filter will necessitate cleaning again.

[@BPoweredLove]

Very, very important correction to make. Thank you very much for this necessary edit.

[@道宽道久悟]

concise!

[@KevinMullenger]

EXCELLENT Instructional Video!!! I wish ALL of them were THIS good!

[@2carpros]

Oh thank you so much! You have no idea how nice it is to read that! Thank you for watching!

[@ulyssescolon1489]

Where are the water grain plugs on the engine. I want to change to waterless coolant?

[@BPoweredLove]

What in the world are you talking about? Are you asking about the radiator coolant petcock?

[@LAC32Griffin]

you are supposed to use a new washer every oil change, per honda manual. the oil filter should include new washers, you are risking oil leaks.

[@2carpros]

That is the preferred method, thanks for the comment. Most people don't have one and just get the filter and the oil if you tighten the plug well it should be okay most of the time.

[@mozillagenesis]

I've reused washers dozens of times. Literally dozens. They flatten out over time but I've never had a problem with leaking. I replace when they start to get really thin.

[@ulyssescolon1489]

Water Drain plugs.

[@sabrinanash6485]

Dip stick... LOL

[@frandanco6289]

Sabrina since you NEVER have worked on a car, that is what this is called...

[@celticdabs6428]

was i the only one not able to hold it together when he kept saying dipstick? lol

[@BPoweredLove]

Why? That's what it's called.

[@frandanco6289]

CelticDabs -- Since you have Never worked on a vehicle, and probably do not know how to open the hood, this is the correct name for this - dipstick -... Get over yourself please... Thank you...

[@jerrymiddleton5116]

you should never use channel locks to remove a filter

[@2carpros]

If you dont crush it with the force of a 1000 suns and use it for grip it is just fine. Thanks for watching!

[@matthoward1174]

@@2carpros LOL !!!

[@user-bx7nw1ve6y]

Why? Just don't use brute force.