2020 Honda CR-V maintenance schedule
Every service on the 2020 CR-V, with its interval and an estimated cost.
The 2020 Honda CR-V oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: change the oil every year if no Minder message within 12 months of reset. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 3.4 US qt (3.2 L) change, 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage; the Minder accounts for operating conditions.
Service intervals
From the 2020 Honda CR-V schedule. Rows marked “GarageHub estimate” are not taken from the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. Check your owner's manual for those.
| Service | Every | Est. Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil & Filter (1.5T)Safety itemMaintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: change the oil every year if no Minder message within 12 months of reset. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 3.4 US qt (3.2 L) change, 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage; the Minder accounts for operating conditions.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo | $35-$75 | |
| Engine Oil & Filter (Hybrid)Safety itemMaintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: change the oil every year if no Minder message within 12 months of reset. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) change, 4.0 US qt (3.8 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage.Guide How to Change Your Oil · The engine oil system: what every part does | Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo | $35-$75 | |
| Tire RotationMaintenance Minder sub-code 1: rotate tires. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it.Guide How to Rotate Your Tires at Home · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 1 | $20-$50 | |
| Engine Air FilterMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: replace air cleaner element. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Severe: 'If you drive in dusty conditions, replace the air cleaner element every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).'Guide How to Replace Your Air Filter (Engine & Cabin) | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $25-$60 | |
| Cabin Air FilterMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: replace dust and pollen filter. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Severe: if you drive primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot from industry and diesel-powered vehicles, replace every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).Guide How to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | $30-$80 | |
| Drive Belt InspectionMaintenance Minder sub-code 2: inspect drive belt. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Not listed for the hybrid (the hybrid's sub-code 2 has no drive-belt item).Guide How to Replace a Serpentine Belt | Maintenance Minder, code 2 | — | |
| CVT FluidMaintenance Minder sub-code 3: replace transmission fluid (CVT). Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Fluid: Honda HCF-2; capacity (change) 3.9 US qt (3.7 L) 2WD, 4.5 US qt (4.3 L) AWD. Severe: driving in mountainous areas at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing raises transmission temperatures; if you regularly drive under these conditions, change the transmission fluid every 25,000 miles (40,000 km).Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $150-$250 | |
| CVT Fluid (Hybrid)Maintenance Minder sub-code 3: replace transmission fluid (two-motor hybrid transmission). Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Fluid: Honda ATF DW-1; capacity (change) 2.5 US qt (2.4 L). Severe: mountainous driving at very low vehicle speeds or trailer towing; if regular, change every 47,500 miles (75,000 km) or 3 years.Guide How to Change Transmission Fluid | Maintenance Minder, code 3 | $150-$250 | |
| Spark PlugsMaintenance Minder sub-code 4: replace spark plugs and inspect valve clearance. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Also: adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy. Plug (1.5T): NGK ILZKAR8J8SY; plug (hybrid): NGK DILZKAR7D11S.Guide How to Change Spark Plugs · How to Choose and Use a Torque Wrench | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | $150-$300 | |
| Engine CoolantMaintenance Minder sub-code 5: replace engine coolant. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Coolant: Honda Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2, 50/50 with distilled water. Capacity (including reserve tank): 1.5T: 1.64 US gal (6.19 L) incl. 0.2 US gal (0.75 L) in reserve; hybrid: 1.46 US gal (5.52 L) incl. 0.17 US gal (0.65 L) in reserve.Guide How to Flush Your Coolant System | Maintenance Minder, code 5 | $120-$200 | |
| Rear Differential Fluid (AWD only)Maintenance Minder sub-code 6: replace rear differential fluid (AWD). Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it. Fluid: Honda DPSF-II; capacity (change) 1.32 US qt (1.247 L). No severe-condition footnote for the CR-V.Guide How to Change Differential Fluid (Rear Axle and Front 4x4) | Maintenance Minder, code 6 | — | |
| Brake FluidSafety itemMaintenance Minder sub-code 7: replace brake fluid. Fixed time limit: if the Minder does not show item 7 more than 36 months after it was reset, change the brake fluid every 3 years. Fluid: Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3.Guide How to Bleed Brakes (and Change Brake Fluid) | Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo | $100-$200 | |
| Brake InspectionMaintenance Minder main code B: inspect front and rear brakes; also inspect tie rod ends, steering gearbox and boots, suspension components, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines (including ABS/VSA), all fluid levels, exhaust system and fuel lines. Hybrid B also: check expiration date for tire repair kit bottle. Maintenance Minder driven: no fixed mileage in the U.S. owner's manual; the service is due when the Maintenance Minder shows it.Guide How to Change Brake Pads: Step-by-Step Guide | Maintenance Minder, code B | — | |
| Idle Speed InspectionFixed interval, outside the Minder: inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000 km). Listed in the gasoline CR-V manuals only (not in the CR-V Hybrid manuals). | 160,000 mi≈ 257,000 km | — | |
| Valve Clearance InspectionMaintenance Minder driven (no fixed U.S. mileage): sub-code 4 'Inspect valve clearance' (inspect only). Also: 'Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they are noisy.' | Maintenance Minder, code 4 | — | |
| Battery Inspection & ReplacementGarageHub estimateSafety itemGuide How to Replace a Car Battery (on a Modern Car) · The car battery and charging system: what every part does | 36 mo | $100-$200 (inspection free; replacement $150-$250) |
≈ converted from the other unit and rounded.
Est. costs are US-typical, in USD.
Common questions about the 2020 Honda CR-V
How often does a 2020 Honda CR-V need an oil change?
The 2020 Honda CR-V oil change interval follows the Maintenance Minder: change it when the car's minder shows it, or every 12 months at the latest. Maintenance Minder main code A / B. Time limit: change the oil every year if no Minder message within 12 months of reset. Distance is Minder-driven. Oil: Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade 0W-20; capacity 3.4 US qt (3.2 L) change, 3.7 US qt (3.5 L) including filter. Severe: no separate severe mileage; the Minder accounts for operating conditions.
What maintenance does a 2020 Honda CR-V need?
The services not to skip on a 2020 Honda CR-V: engine oil & filter (1.5t): Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo; engine oil & filter (hybrid): Maintenance Minder, code A/B / 12 mo; brake fluid: Maintenance Minder, code 7 / 36 mo. The table above lists every service with its interval and an estimated cost.