Honda CR-V (1996-2001) - Change Oil and Filter
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| Production | 1996—2001 |
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| Assembly | Swindon, England Sayama, Japan Hsinchu County |
| Engine(s) | 2.0 L Honda B engine #B20B Straight I4 2.0 L ' 'Honda B engine #B20Z I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Length | 178 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 65.9 in |
| Fuel capacity | 15.3 US gal |
| Related | Honda Civic Honda Integra Honda HR-V |
This is a guide on how to change the oil and oil filter on a Honda CR-V 1996-2001.
Reminder: Remember, it is illegal to dispose of used motor oil improperly. Before doing this procedure, we recommend you find a local quick-lube place that will accept your dirty oil at no charge.
Safety Precautions:
- Safety should be your number one priority.
- If you have long hair cover it with a baseball cap
- Don't smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or wear a necktie while working on the car.
- Watch out for hot objects, sharp instruments, hazardous materials and other potential safety hazards in and around your workspace.
- Don't work with a Philips screwdriver when the job calls for a flat screwdriver. Substituting tools can compromise your safety or a vehicle's performance.
Contents |
[edit] Tools Needed
- Ramps,Jack and Jack Stands, or Lift
- Oil Drain pan
- Old Newspapers and Old Towels or Rags
- Old Clothes
- Disposable Gloves
- Oil Funnel
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Ratchet
- Creeper (optional)
- 17mm Wrench or Socket
[edit] Supplies Needed
- Cardboard to protect the floor
- Couple of empty one gallon milk containers with screw-on lids to dispose of old oil.
- 4 Quarts of Oil 5W30
- Oil Filter
- New Oil Plug Washer
[edit] Instructions
- Warm up your vehicle, dirty oil comes out faster and easier when the oil is hot. However, be sure to allow a few minutes for oil to fully settle and drain internally after shutting it off. This will also help prevent burns from the hot oil.
- Pick out a flat spot to park your vehicle, turn of the engine, put the car in gear, and set the parking brake firmly.
- Put on old clothes and disposable gloves to help you keep clean.
- Line up your tools.
- Raise the hood
- Loosen oil filler cap and pull the dipstick and check the oil level and quality.
- Leave out the oil dipstick, this will also speed up the flowing process.
- Jack up the car. It's imperative that you apply the parking brake and block a rear wheel to prevent the car from rolling. Use jackstands to support the weight of the car (never depend on a jack, they can and do fail or slip!).
- Cover the ground under the engine with cardboard and newspapers.
- Place drainpan under the oil drain plug.
- Using the wrench or socket, loosen up the oil drain plug and remove it completely with your gloved hand.
- Let the oil drain out completely into drainpan. Be careful not to burn yourself as the oil may be hot.
- Examine the drain plug to see if it is in good condition. Also, if you have an aluminum or synthetic washer and if it got beat, get a new one.
- Remove oil filter using oil filter removal tool. Its just a simple oil filter wrench that fits perfectly on the oil filter.
- Wipe out any excess oil around the surfaces where the old oil filter was.
- Rub clean oil on the rubber and threads of the new oil filter to make sure it seals tight.
- Install the new oil filter on the cleaned area. Make sure you put the oil plug back on.
- Lower vehicle after clearing everything from underneath. Once lowered, remove wheel chock as long as vehicle parking brake is set.
- Add new oil to your car using a funnel. Put 3.5 quarts and check the oil level. If it needs more, add the rest of the oil.
- Start the engine and let it run for a couple minutes. Stop engine, check for leaks, and add additional oil if necessary until the oil level is centered (between low and high) on the dipstick.
- Take the oil drain pan and the empty milk bottles and the funnel and pour the oil into it. When most of the oil has found the bottom of the bottle, seal it with the lid, then wipe out the inside of the funnel with a clean rag.
- Test drive, check for leaks and take the old oil with you to properly dispose of it.
