Is Oil Dilution Still a Problem for Honda CR-V & Civic? | Exploring the Issue & Debunking the Myths 

I've been driving and working on cars for a very long time and oil dilution isn't normal.... period - full stop. And just saying it is, doesn't make it so! And I'm getting really tired of companies fixing mechanical problems by simply re-defining the word "normal". Like a friend that just had his head gaskets replaced on his Subaru... and strangely enough he told me it was "normal" for Subarus to need head gasket replacement... NO! Blowing head gaskets are NOT normal! Oil dilution is NOT normal! It's due to poor design, cheap parts or poor build quality. If you are going to take your customer's hard earned money engines that run right and transmissions that shift right should be the only thing normal about them for at least the first hundred to two hundred thousand miles...

Why can't we just go back to regular fuel injection? just to save 1-2 mpg is ridiculous. You will spend more on repairs then you save on gas.

As a owner of a 2018 Honda CRV in a cold climate and having all the updates done including the last which involves an interior warmer, further programing changes, a circulating coolant heater of sorts and some kind of change to coolant flow I do feel that the cabin heat and oil dilution issues are improved. Not fixed but improved. Though ambient temperatures in my part of the world have not been severely cold my oil level runs about 1/8" above full which is no where near the 5/8" it was at the beginning. Now with the use of the interior warmer on cold start I turn the heater fan and the temperature setting on low. The warmer, heated seats and wheel has made the cab bearable and possibly due to the other changes, the engine warms up much quicker especially when it does not have to heat the heater core as well. As soon as the indicator is solidly in the gauge I turn up the temperature and put it on auto. Yes I will pay a bit more on my power bill but it is more comfortable. You refer to short trips being a factor but realize that it has to run for a long period after it reaches temperature to vaporize any gas in the crank case. In my experience 10 mile trips is not enough and long road trips have not lowered the high oil level much. Not happy about having to change the oil more often to extend engine life. Just thought I would share. No more Hondas for me.

If you had to get a Cr-V, find a 2019 or older model with the 2.4L. I am genuinely disappointed by Honda because they used to make great cars. Several issues that I have personally encountered: Around 2010, they switched their paint to shitty water-based paint and all the models from that era were affected. Honda expects people to park their cars in the garage, as a result, only garage-kept Honda's would avoid the paint de-lamination. Not everyone has access to park a car in the garage. Honda knew about the paint issue, and would only offer recalls on popular/expensive models. The dealership also knew about the issue, and they stated that they were not fixing it. (My fiancé has a 2011 Honda Fit in blue, and the paint on the roof started fading in 2015) Oil dilution is not normal, so stop calling it normal.

Saying the engine oil level will rise past the full mark is normal is nuts.....

Nice that you covered a subject most hosts would shy away from. A plus in your rating.

The trouble with fuel dilution is that it breaks down the lubricating film that separates the metal parts... making it more likely that you'll see scoring up and down the bores. Even small amounts of fuel in the oil seem to result in scoring of the bores as it's a common problem in many different direct injected vehicles... as they age. 😞

dont think changing oil more frequently is an acceptable fix

I know a CR-V owner who told me that the fix was ECU programming to direct the heat to the engine instead of cabin that makes the inside of the car stay cold until engine warms up, and extension of the warranty 1 year, which is ridiculous in my opinion. In fact China told Honda to stop selling cars with this engine until issue is completely resolved, something that will never happen here, because of business interests and lobbying.

BEFORE YOU YELL AT US BELOW.... We are impartial towards oil dilution. This video is intended to INFORM and takes into account both what CR-V owners and Honda say about the issue. We're not paid by Honda, but we just wanted to provide some clarity into the situation since it concerns a lot of viewers.

I live in Ontario Canada and have a 17 CRV 1.5 litre...The fix corrected the problem and I have no issues....I presently have 62000 kms on the car.

Very informative! We have a 2018 CRV and a 2018 Civic. We live in the south and drive on the highway to work everyday so I haven’t seen any problems. Good info, you did a great job explaining it.

I have an 04 Civic and it's tough as nails. After watching this video I'm going to look at the Mazda 6 as my next purchase even though I was looking at the Accord. Thanks.

Thank you, Your video was the first I've seen, that explains Honda engine oil dilution in detail.

I bought the 2020 Civic with the 2L, since it is not only the engine that does not mix oil and gas, but this K-series VTEC engine is a multi-point (port injected) engine. I do not have to worry about carbon buildup like on the 1.5 turbo. For anyone deciding on a new Civic, I personally think you should still avoid the 1.5 if you are expecting typical honda reliability and go to competitors like the Corolla or Mazda 3, but the 2L is probably one of the most reliable new cars you can buy.

I’m NEVER buying another Honda, Toyota, Kia, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Lexus, Nissian, Acura, Infiniti, Mazda, Buick, Hyundai, Jeep, Subaru and on and on. You See That Statement ALL over RU-vid and Forums. Guess I’ll have to build my own vehicle just to make sure it will NEVER EVER have ANY problems or break down.

First of all, you're giving us the manufacturer's mealy-mouthed explanation of the problem. Second of all, the results of oil dilution probably won't become apparent until well after that six-year warranty expires. Honda needs to extend it to 10 years. Thirdly, auto manufacturers are famous for not honoring warranties on older vehicles (see Ford's dual-clutch issues). And finally, the 1.5-liter turbo is also used in many other Hondas including the Accord. Is this something we should be worried about with every car that uses this engine? Since Honda clearly doesn't want to admit they have a problem, I would suggest avoiding all models with this motor until long term data can be collected. It's really a damn shame. Honda is famous for making reliable, long-lasting vehicles. This is the kind of scandal that can destroy a manufacturer's reputation.

Checked my nephew's 16 civic. As soon as I popped the hood i could smell the gas. It was over half inch overfilled. It was very thin black runny oil. I advised him to changed the oil immediately. He told me the maintenance minder was only at 60%......... I closed the hood and went inside.... The exact fix for these cars has still hasn't been explained. Honda tells there customer to live it nothing more be done. People really don't understand cars and will probably drive it till it conks out on the highway. Let's see how all this plays out over time. I'll stick with port injection non turbo engine vehicles for now.

I had this problem on the 1.5T Accord. At least I had the dipstick that smelled like gas and very overfilled all the time. Sometimes the car would stall or stumble when starting. But I was always able to start it the second time. I was not confident in the car and got rid of it.

I wish the Honda (as a whole company) has some balls to say this in public not you guys!

When listening to this review I started to grin when I heard, "well, the gasoline gets stuck between the piston and the cylinder wall". Sounds very high tech explanation. My 2.7L Diesel turbo has no oil dilution with 10K miles change intervals. With the high compression of this little 1.5L motor, the direct injection, the turbo engaging and some cold temperatures if you buy the Honda at this time you will be in a world of hurt within 5 years. Some drivers like acceleration and the turbo coming in really does the motor no good. I have instructed my daughter to buy the Rav4 with 2.5L and Toyota's combination of port and direct injection with a lower compression and no turbo business. The daughter has a heavy foot on the gas pedal so the Rav4 with 8 speed automatic vs. the Honda CV transmission was the way to go. The Rav4 will get a little better gas mileage than the Honda and probably last way beyond 200K miles. I suggest trading your 1.5L turbo Honda for a different brand at your earliest opportunity. Just face it: the Honda 1.5L turbo motor is a disaster and there is no way out of it so do the trade. There are a few 2.7L Diesel turbo vehicles around Chicago that have 500K miles and one man has 800K miles on his and he buys tires same place as I.

Well, I own a 2018 CR-V with this 1.5 L engine. It has 44000 km on it and I never had any problem with it, It kept 7L / 100 Km since I bought it . Very happy with it.

who the hell going to buy when there is confusion related to oil dilution? who will keep going to change oil frequently when you purchased new CRV? practically nonsense

Thanks for the well articulated perspective on this issue. The graphics are super helpful, and the overall presentation is very well done. Hopefully Honda will continue to stand behind these vehicles.

Awesome 👏 vídeo... Very interesting and informative 🙌🙌

Sadly this takes what used to be a great manufacturer out of consideration. Until a mechanical redesign is put in place, it’s not fixed. All too often manufactures resort to a ‘remap’ as the solution. Excessive fuel making it past piston rings is beyond that. We are in an interesting period where many have been caught out by direct injection. We’re seeing the migration to port and direct which hopefully will take care of the majority of the carbon issues.

Thank you for a great explanation of the oil dilution issue, now I understand.

glad I found your video. we are currently shopping for a 2020 CRV and dont want the turbo engine for this reason PLUS the cost of maintaining or replacing a turbo in general

The Accord is impacted too. My 2018 Accord Sport 1.5 6 speed just had the entire fuel management system and cylinder head replaced after multiple check engine lights and stalling issues. Honda didn't say it was oil dilution, but all the symptoms point to that and carbon build up. I'm only at 25k miles! I love my car, but I won't put $6k of repairs in this car when it's out of warranty. Also I drive 80 miles a day of highway round trip each day for work. I rarely do short drives.

Total BS, VW , Mercedes, Porsche had Turbo engine for years and never heard about this problem. Honda, this is an engine design and/or manufactured flaw.

Used to be a fan of Honda. Had a 2006 Honda S2000 and absolutely loved it. Best car I ever owned. These newer Hondas don't seem to be as good quality. I've owned Mazda, Toyota, Hyundai and never had a problem with those manufacturers.

This is NOt a fix . Basically what honda did was redefine the term oil dilution and increase the warranty . increasing the warranty is a red flag for me as it indicates that honda is admitting that the engine is faulty . I was goi t to buy a new crv in two days but after reading numerous articles about this problem the deal is off.

So I buy a new car and now I have to worry what kind of trips I’m gonna be making. This is major and huge dealbreaker for me. Based on customers review this issue is not resolved for 2019 and 2020

I own a 2018 CRV that had the oil dilution problem. The problem was very real. Based on dipstick measurements ie the distance between full and 1 quart low, my car was 2.5 quarts over filled. This was with 40% of oil life left. The engine only holds a little over 3 quarts when full. My oil was almost 50% gasoline! I have photos to prove it. Honda updated the computer in January 2019 and it seemed it

Thank you for this. Still trying to decide which I’m buying, this or the RAV4. Leaning towards the RAV4 but I’m in love with the space the Honda offers.

This is not considered fixed until Honda USA issues a written statement as to: 1. What is the maximum allowed oil/gas ratio that is allowed for safe operation. 2. What is the maximum oil level that is allowed for safe operation. 3. The turbo CRV has poor heat in very cold climates. What is the minimum temperature an owner can expect from heater when it's -10F outside. So far Honda has refused to issue this info.

Keep in mind that driving very short distances on a regular bases with any gasoline powered vehicle is considered a harsh driving environment. That then calls for more frequent oil changes. Aside from fuel getting into the oil and never being burned off (so to speak) there's also the problem of condensation accumulating (water) in the crankcase also raising what you see on the dipstick.

I'm 73 & owned Hondas most of my life but I will never buy a vehicle with a small turbocharged GDI engine.

I owned a 2019 CRV EX, with the 1.5 turbo, and had very severe oil dilution problems in my warm Central California location. I took it to the local dealer, and had him smell the dipstick, which smelled badly of oil, and they said it was normal. I had two independent mechanics look at it, and they said it was severe oil dilution, and recommended I change the oil every 2000 miles. I ended up selling the car after 15,000 miles, after I read that there were recalls to this engine in Canada and northern States of the U.S., and later in China. When my dealer professed never hearing about the problem, I lost all trust in Honda.

I own a 19 civic hatch and I remember hearing about the problem with the Crv. I remember changing my oil and smelling a strong smell of gas. I contacted my dealership and they told me it’s only with the Crv. After about 6 months Honda said it’s also the civic now and they have an update for the software to fix it. I took it in got a free oil change and update and tbh I think it’s fixed I smell no gas in my oil when I change it now.

So if the oil levels “rises” above maximum levels due to fuel in oil, I’m sure that the oil seals would be under major stress and could rupture and blow should pressures rise under high RPM’s.

I got rid of my 2018 Civic because of this issue. I measured the amount of liquid that came out of the crankcase on my final oil change and the amount of fuel in the pan accounted for just under 10% of the liquid. That's nearly 5 times higher than what's considered normal. Blackstone Labs indicates that 2% or less is within the normal range. In retrospect I wish had purchased the 2.0, but that's a moot point now.

Cant thank you enough!! My 2017CRV is a florida car, driven back to the east coast. So, I checked my oil, after a few months 3,500 miles, cuz the car was running rough. When I pulled the dipstick, the oil level was normal-high.. It smelled like fuel!!😳 I've never never pulled a oil stick on any car, and smelled fuel... So, now I know why!! Taking it too the dealer, for the recall fix!! 🤞💜 Thankyou!!!!!

Thanks for the great explanation! I recently purchased a 2017 CR-V but I live in Florida and in a more rural area(so rarely any quick trips) and glad to hear the power train warranty was extended. You guys make great videos, keep it up!😃

Great job Drew and Mason on explaining the oil dilution complaints and what Honda has done to fix the issue! I know every auto manufacturer looks for ways to make a more cost efficient product with great fuel mileage while still meeting all the emissions regulations. So seems oil dilution issue was a hiccup they experienced trying to improve a power train that I felt was not broken and more reliable (their naturally aspirated engines with non-CVT transmissions.) I still have a 2012 naturally aspirated 2.4L Honda Accord Coupe EX with automatic transmission. She has given me zero issues. I just keep up with regular maintenance and she still purrs like a VTech kitten. That is the Honda quality and reliability that will always hold a special place in my ❤️. Next baby will have electric motor, instant torque, zero emissions (model 3) and we shall see if she will have same reliability that I have come to expect for a daily driver.

Just serviced a couple of 2020 CRV’s on its very first oil change at 4K miles. Was aware of this issue so I always investigate. Dipstick wreaked of gasoline and was passed the full mark.

Just bought the 2020 1.5t civic with the manual transmission, fingers are crossed after reading some of these comments.

Own a 2019 CR-V. Oil dilution IS STILL A PROBLEM! 3.8 quarts go in. After about 1000 miles, 5.1 quarts come out. Very strong smell of gasoline. Oil is dirty, and viscosity is greatly diminished.

Well done video, thanks for taking the time to make & produce it. The issue begs to question, however ... why has no one mentioned doing an oil analysis on a 2019 or 2020 with this turbo engine? That would settle the issue once and for all. I'm just a little uneasy about taking the word of Honda Corporate ... need to see PROOF from an actual, daily driven car. Personally ... I'm skeptical that the problem is resolved.

While all GDI engines have some oil dilution, none have experienced these problems that the 1.5 has. And according to what I found online, the 2019 Civics, CRVs, and Accord 1.5s are still having the oil dilution issue. I am pretty sure the fault lies within the piston rings, not the software. Honda says they fixed it, but until they release a recall and a real fix, they havent. OIL DILUTION IS NEVER NORMAL. Many other manufacturers make great GDI engines, but Honda doesnt. (Nothing against you guys)

I test drove a 2018 CRV and loved it, but because of the serious engine issue, I bought a 2018 RAV4 which has an old fashion engine WITHOUT direct injection, and WITHOUT a turbo. I just replaced my wifes car with a 2020 Toyota Corolla with the 1.8 engine WITHOUT direct injection or turbo.

Thank you so much. Buying a 2021 Toyota Rav4. A 1.5L Turbo in a Suv is just asking for trouble & ANY Oil Dilution is a problem. I live in cold climate & short drives are all I do. Toyota Rav4 may have it's quirks too but the engine is solid. Maybe that's why Honda for the first time EVER is offering 0% financing. Mhmm

There is talk that a new 0w-16 engine oil is coming out soon that is more gasoline resistant. The local dealer has a lifetime warranty, if you always go there for service. In the past, some dealers offering this went out of business, so it was the lifetime of the company and not how long you owned the vehicle. I am waiting for the April issue of Consumer Reports magazine at the library, that has reliability ratings for the last 8 years.

Well explained, thank you.

Ok it just me or is there bad weather in basically every car video you guys do. Feel bad for you dudes, it’s always raining or snowing in your videos LOL! But props to you guys because you work hard at this.

I just did my 2016 civic 1.5 liter turbo engine. I use Mobil 1 advanced synthetic oil and OEM oil filter. The vehicle has 125K on it. The oil is changed usually when the warning is at 15% so before the suggested intervals. I could really smell gas in the oil.

Oh boy. You're going to get a LOT of flak for this video. Much respect for wading into this controversy!

Good stuff. Just bought a 2019 Civic 1.5L Turbo. Glad to hear Honda fixed the oil dilution problem in the 2019 model. This had me concerned initially. Thanks for the video dude.

This makes me feel better about possibly trading in my rusting 2003 Odyssey for a 2020 Civic Hatch 6 speed this summer. I live in Chicago and complete about an hour trip each way daily to University so I think the car would warm up alright. Now I just have to worry about sourcing the 6 speed Hatch...everything here is CVT

My 2019 CRV has the oil dilution problem so it hasn't been corrected

I have a 2018 CR-V. In cold weather the engine fix did not make any difference in the engine warming up faster as stated. In MN and I am sure anywhere else it gets cold this engine loses engine temp for me below about 10 degrees unless driving at highway speed. Cold enough you can't keep the windshield clear. Dealer service manager says his Accord blows cold air out of the vents while waiting at a light after exiting the freeway. My engine temp gauge drops to below the C in about 4 minutes at idle. Honda official position is that this vehicle operating as designed. This is unsafe.

For your (apparent) age, you guys nailed it. I don't think a veteran mechanic could have done a better job. Thank you for the information.

Good to know that the issue has been addressed. Thanks! 👍

Super informative, thank you so much! Looking at a 2019 Civic with the 1.5.

Of course, the true answer is YES, contra video. The dilution is not limited to cold weather or northern states, although the problem is greater in those circumstances. The changes mentioned do little or nothing to change the fact of excess gas accumulation in the oil. I've owned Honda or Acura for more than 40 years, and I just bought a new Passport. Honda's response to this problem is all in the marketing department, not in engineering. Honda puts a similar engine design in the Acura RDX, and it doesn't have the oil blow-by problem in the 1.5 liter put in the CR-V, so the problem is in the engine design. It would cost Honda a fortune to change the 1.5 liter over this, and doing so would also raise buyer demands for engine replacement in the previously sold cars. In the end, this is a decision made on the same basis as that used by Ford over the Pinto: it's probably cheaper to handle the cost of defending claims made later over bad design than to change the design now. The difference is that in the CR-V/Civic, engines will die. In the Ford Pinto, people died.

Man I was looking into getting a new CRV, but this lingering problem scares the hell out of me.

It does impact them very much!! My mom has a 2018 that she bought brand new and she lives in washing where it’s gets in the mid 20’s and low teens. Every time she goes to the work of the store she freezes to death because the engine doesn’t warm up in turn neither does the heater!! This is a very real issue they people are facing and dealership claims it’s normal to freeze to death in your brand new car in the winter??

Well, not only those problems but smell gas inside is not acceptable! My kids can smell it and asked what smell is it? Then they got dizziness, It’s a big safety issue!

Haha, 6 year extended warranty is a joke from Honda. That's only 120,000 miles for most people. Most of us bought a Honda because of their (old) reputation of lasting for 200,000 miles or longer. If engine goes out at 121,000 miles from oil dilution, the owner is going to have to buy a new engine out of their own pocket.

I live in Canada I had 2018 Honda CRV Honda Canada did not recall this problem to notify the owners specially in ALBERTA they ignored the whole thing so I get rid of it when I bought my vehicle I mentioned that to them they said we never heard of it they always play stupid

I have 200 k on my 2004 CRV with a 2.4 normally aspirated engine. Not a single problem. Simple, efficient and it works!

If fuel is getting past the pistons, I’ve always looked at the piston rings first. DI fuel pressure is regulated. I have never ever seen fresh gasoline adhere anywhere, especially not to cylinder walls-it acts as a solvent. You have given me a lot to think about. I wonder if the problem has to do with the amount of ethanol or additives in the fuel. It seems to me like operating with water contaminated fuel would have the potential to damage the rings. And we already know that ethanol breaks down into water. If I’m on the right track, it may also stand to reason that seasonal fuel blending might also be a factor. I’m going to do some research in the forums this weekend and maybe follow up with another reply if I find anything interesting. I think it’s a problem that needs solving. What would happen if fuel contaminated oil went through a hot turbo? Can’t be good.

So it's "Fixed" according to Honda but if you live in cold climates it's better to do more frequent oil changes... So it is really fixed... 🤔 But that was a good, unbiased video thank you.

You two do such a great job with your videos. I love the way you fully address the issue and talk to us “non-automotive types”. You are filling a much needed gap.

Thank you for covering this issue & talking more than others about it! I appreciate it, i did find it informative! Thanks!

Any problems with the 2020 Honda Accords with oil dilution and the 1.5 turbo engine?

Honda only claimed oil dilution to cold weather 🤷🏾‍♂️. If you do alot of short trips with no planned highway stretches after those shorts short trips, skip this engine. What Honda doesn’t understand(and even tried to blame consumers) is that short trips aren’t a bad thing. Not everyone lives far from work or school, or the store. But own a vehicle for various reasons. That is just a given, should drivers who do short drives go out there way just to burn off or have oil evaporate on longer road trips?.....well yeah. But that is pretty stupid to just adjust your driving style. “O hey Bob where you going Saturday ?” “O on the highway, i need to burn off some fuel in my oil cause i did a lot of short trips this week” Like WHAT!? Other manufacturers who have GDI Turbo engines don’t have this on a short trip basis. My driving ranges from short trips for a couple days to long trips back and forth. Obviously this engine isn’t for me, but i do know folks who still own this 1.5T and do short trips and are still complaining about a smell of fuel in the oil. If a manufacturer is struggling to meet “MOST”(not all now) just most consumers driving styles then why bother selling it. Is the oil dilution fixed no, but yes. Depends on the driver

Perhaps if starting the car when the outside temperatures are cold enough to contribute to the dilution issue then just allowing the engine to warm up at idle before driving it hard would be an adequate precaution. Giving the engine a extra minute to warm up at idle is probably not a bad idea for any automobile.

I have a ‘17 civic touring with the 1.5t. 21k mikes and I have no issues at all. My commute is 6 miles one way

I had a 2018 CRV Touring 2WD. Loved it. It now belongs to another family member. I now have the 2020 CRV Touring 2WD, and love it even more. Never had a issue with oil dilution on the 2018, and none on the 2020. I test drove, in 2018, all of the competition, and found the comfort level, passenger roominess, and the storage capacity of the Honda, to be more of what I wanted. Experienced the same when I was shopping for the 2020. Honda fit me the best. For how I drive, as I am 65, and retired, I love the engine and the transmission. It drives really nicely, in the city, and the highway. I use the Econ mode most of the time, and I get a combined 31 mpg. I also choose, not to use the engine turn off / on feature, and I always need to turn it off ( the simple press of the button ) before I start to drive. I do wish it was able to be left off, permanently, but as it is a gas saving feature, I understand why it becomes automatically engaged. I recommend the vehicle highly ( I am a Honda fan ). Anyway, you two youngsters are doing a very nice job. Keep it up. Dan

When you live in Canada the small engine it takes about a good 10 minutes drive before it warms up and if you live in a small city and you’re doing short trips that mean this car it’s not good for Canadian market

Sorry, I would not buy this car. There are lots of other vehicles that don't have this (major) problem

I have a 2019 crv. Just went through several weeks/months of very cold weather in Canada. Checked the oil as the oil.life reader says 15% left. The dipstick was up 2 inches above full line!!! I removed 8, yes eight liters of "oil". The car takes 3.7 liters. This means over have of my "oil" was gas or water. Phoned my dealer. Apparently my wife doesn't commute far enough to properly warm up the car so this happens. Basically too bad they say! Unreal. I can only imagine the damage this has caused to the engine.

What you have explained is a bandaid fix. Sounds like the actual problem remains. The extended power train warranty is not much comfort because when you try to sell it just before the warranty expires buyers won’t want to pay much for the vehicle. Such a shame because it otherwise looks like a great vehicle.

I’m a retired mechanic with a 2017 CRV. I change my own oil. The onetime I let a technician, other than myself, change it was part of the campaign to reprogram the ECM and replace AC controller. When I got home I checked workmanship and oil to get a baseline. I called corporate Honda in California to inform them the technician overfilled crankcase. I, on the other hand, take the time to slowly add oil to achieve correct line on the dipstick when I change it every 6,000 miles with Mobil one. I haven’t experienced any excessive dilution.

I'm thinking of buying a new CRV so thanks for this video

I have a 2019 civic with the 1.5T with 29k engine began to show symptoms of this problem I live in Los Angeles and commute 53 miles one way 5 days a week and Honda is blaming me with contaminated fuel

I don't think the fixed the actual issue of the piston rings. Oil has to get past the rings for oil to be in the crankcase. Solve that problem first since everything else is a bandage after the fact.

Extended warranty on top end only? What about the bottom end(crank,rods,bearings,rings etc.).Is Honda pulling the wool over are eyes?

Honda's Vtec engines are legendary, and when they finally decided to do diesel engines, they nailed it. Odd that they've now messed up the turbo engine. And am I understanding correctly that this is NOT an issue on the 1L turbo for the Civic? I'm European, and I've not noticed as much talk about this issue here - perhaps because the 1L is more common here?

Glad I got my 2020 Civic Sport Sedan with the 2.0 K20c2 Port Injected naturally aspirated engine and 6 speed manual transmission! The last year of the 2.0 NA paired with a manual transmission. No direct injection motors or CVT transmissions for me on my daily driver! My weekend car is Supercharged (2012 SS Camaro LS3 6 speed) but it’s an LS3 motor so I’m not worried, not direct injected like the new Camaro’s/Vettes 🙂 Glad I got the last year of the “reliable” Honda Civic!

Ok so I have a 2018 CRV with oil dilution. I had all the updates done and still have no difference on how high my oil is reading on the dipstick. Way over the full mark. If this fix is what has already been done in the newest models how has the problem been resolved??? Sorry I forgot it’s normal to have gas in your oil!!

I had 2020 CRV and it was still reading on metal part of my oil dip stick above max marks. Could you please define what is normal vs excessive oil dilution? I also had dealer look at it, all they did is changed my oil and when I asked them what is normal dilution they said that there is no open re-calls for 2020 that is because its still new. There is a reason why China rejected proposed Honda fix and force them to re-call them due to reliability/safety concerns in their country and also to protect consumers. I ended up taking a loss and trading it for other non-Honda vehicle.

Go with the tried and true 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 engines that they made for years in Civic, CRV and Accord. I don’t trust their turbos yet

Well done. No auto manufacturer has avoided problems. All you can do is inform which I and others appreciate!

HAVE 2017 CIVIC TOURING ,CHANGING OIL AT 8000 KM , ALSO HELPS COOL TURBO CHARGER .

Second!! Love you guys!

Lmaooo so basically don't live in cold climates 🙄 if you have to change the oil more frequently than normal to avoid a big problem then how the hell can anyone recommend a damn CR-V to anyone 😂😂 honda better start giving out free oil changes.

After 3000 km my oil is done. Went 3 times to the dealer still not fix. Crv 2019, 23 000km The only reason why honda claim its rare it's because no one check is oil nowadays, they just wait for the computer to tell them that it's time to get a service so nobody notice that the oil is full of gaz. They all have that problem up to today and it's not fixable. So many peoples will end up with a prematurely worn out engine because of the fuel in the oil that keep the lubrification from happening inside the engine. Who here have a 1.5 turbo with more than 150 000km?

Just picked up a used 2021 . . . will let you know if this is still an issue! Ironic, that in their attempts to improve fuel economy Honda has introduced all this trouble with the turbo. I had a Yamaha 650 Seca Turbo back in the day (late 80s) and had this dilution problem. That, of course, was not injected. Thanks for the review, very well done. One small point, it's "Exacerbated" not "Exasperated" . . . 🙂