2019 Honda CR-V Oil Type & Capacity
The 2019 Honda CR-V oil type depends on the engine: the EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, AWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, FWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the EX-L, Eng CD L15BY takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the EX, Eng CD L15BE, AWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the EX, Eng CD L15BE, FWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the EX, Eng CD L15BY takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the LX, Eng CD K24V9, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, Eng CD K24V9, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, Eng CD K24W9, AWD takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the LX, Eng CD K24W9, FWD takes 0W-20 (4.6 quarts with filter); the Touring, Eng CD L15BE, AWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Touring, Eng CD L15BE, FWD takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter); the Touring, Eng CD L15BY takes 0W-20 (3.7 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, AWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, FWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- EX-L, Eng CD L15BY: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- EX, Eng CD L15BE, AWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- EX, Eng CD L15BE, FWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- EX, Eng CD L15BY: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LX, Eng CD K24V9, AWD: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, Eng CD K24V9, FWD: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, Eng CD K24W9, AWD: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- LX, Eng CD K24W9, FWD: 0W-20, 4.6 quarts with filter
- Touring, Eng CD L15BE, AWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Touring, Eng CD L15BE, FWD: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- Touring, Eng CD L15BY: 0W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, AWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, FWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX-L, Eng CD L15BY — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, Eng CD L15BE, AWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, Eng CD L15BE, FWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| EX, Eng CD L15BY — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, Eng CD K24V9, AWD — 2.4L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, Eng CD K24V9, FWD — 2.4L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, Eng CD K24W9, AWD — 2.4L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| LX, Eng CD K24W9, FWD — 2.4L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 4.60 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Touring, Eng CD L15BE, AWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Touring, Eng CD L15BE, FWD — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
| Touring, Eng CD L15BY — 1.5L Eng | API - Premium - grade SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil | 3.70 QTS. | 3.40 QTS. | You may use a synthetic motor oil if it displays the API Certification Seal, and it is the proper weight. |
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More specs & repair guides for your CR-V
2019 Honda CR-V factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
1.64 quarts (6.2 L) — HONDA Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2. Change including the remaining 0.16 US gal. (0.62 l) in the reserve tank. This coolant is pre-mixed with 50/50 antifreeze and water. Never add straight antifreeze or plain water.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2019 Honda CR-V take?
It depends on the engine: EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, AWD uses 0W-20; EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, FWD uses 0W-20; EX-L, Eng CD L15BY uses 0W-20; EX, Eng CD L15BE, AWD uses 0W-20; EX, Eng CD L15BE, FWD uses 0W-20; EX, Eng CD L15BY uses 0W-20; LX, Eng CD K24V9, AWD uses 0W-20; LX, Eng CD K24V9, FWD uses 0W-20; LX, Eng CD K24W9, AWD uses 0W-20; LX, Eng CD K24W9, FWD uses 0W-20; Touring, Eng CD L15BE, AWD uses 0W-20; Touring, Eng CD L15BE, FWD uses 0W-20; Touring, Eng CD L15BY uses 0W-20.
How much oil does a 2019 Honda CR-V take?
Capacity depends on the engine: EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, AWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; EX-L, Eng CD L15BE, FWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; EX-L, Eng CD L15BY holds 3.7 quarts with filter; EX, Eng CD L15BE, AWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; EX, Eng CD L15BE, FWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; EX, Eng CD L15BY holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LX, Eng CD K24V9, AWD holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, Eng CD K24V9, FWD holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, Eng CD K24W9, AWD holds 4.6 quarts with filter; LX, Eng CD K24W9, FWD holds 4.6 quarts with filter; Touring, Eng CD L15BE, AWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Touring, Eng CD L15BE, FWD holds 3.7 quarts with filter; Touring, Eng CD L15BY holds 3.7 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2019 Honda CR-V?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2019 Honda CR-V. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.