2020 Honda CR-V maintenance schedule

Written in plain English and reviewed by the eli5cars editorial team · Last reviewed June 2026

1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder (190 hp) or 2.0L 4-cylinder hybrid (212 hp system)LXEXEX-LMSRP $26,400

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
8k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic (Honda Maintenance Minder A; interval may vary 3k–7,500 miles based on driving conditions) Inspect tire pressure and condition Check all fluid levels
15k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation (Maintenance Minder code 1) Inspect front and rear brakes — pads, rotors, and parking brake Inspect steering and suspension linkage Inspect parking brake adjustment
23k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Replace cabin air filter (Maintenance Minder code 4 — typically 12–15k miles in urban driving) Inspect brake fluid condition — replace if brown or contaminated
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine air filter (Maintenance Minder code 5 — typically 30k miles) Inspect fuel system and vapor canister Inspect exhaust system — hangers, flex pipe, and catalytic converter heat shield Inspect drive belts — serpentine and A/C belt Inspect AWD rear differential fluid (AWD models — Honda Dual Pump Fluid II; inspect condition)	View →
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace brake fluid — Honda DOT 3 (Honda recommends every 3 years regardless of mileage) Replace AWD rear differential fluid — Honda Dual Pump Fluid II (60k or every 3 years — critical for CR-V AWD longevity) Inspect spark plugs — iridium (1.5T: inspect at 60k, replace at 90k; Hybrid: inspect at 60k) Inspect CVT fluid — Honda HCF-2 (1.5T models; change if discolored or degraded) Inspect coolant hoses, clamps, and thermostat housing	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace spark plugs — iridium (1.5T factory interval: 90k miles; Hybrid: per Maintenance Minder) Replace CVT fluid — Honda HCF-2 (1.5T models — mandatory change by 90k for warranty protection) Inspect serpentine belt condition and tension Inspect coolant condition (Honda Blue Long Life Coolant type 2) Inspect power steering — EPS rack boots and fluid reservoir Inspect all CV joints and axle boots — front and rear (AWD) Inspect brake caliper slides and hardware	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 0W-20 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine coolant — Honda Blue Long Life Coolant (first change at 120k miles or 10 years, then every 60k) Replace CVT fluid — Honda HCF-2 (1.5T models; use ONLY OEM Honda HCF-2, never aftermarket CVT fluid) Replace hybrid battery cooling system service (Hybrid models — inspect and clean intake filter) Replace serpentine belt if not already done Full brake system flush and inspection — replace all DOT 3 fluid Replace AWD rear differential fluid Inspect and service wheel bearings Inspect all suspension bushings, ball joints, and sway bar end links Inspect timing chain tensioner (1.5T — chain-driven, but inspect for elongation at high mileage)	View →

Common symptoms for this vehicle

Check engine light on? Get a free code scan

If your check engine light is on, most auto-parts stores (AutoZone, O'Reilly, Advance) will read the code for FREE — no purchase required, just walk in. Bring the code back here and look it up at eli5cars.com/obd2 for the plain-English explanation.

Note: a scan only helps when there's an active fault code. For purely mechanical symptoms (noises, vibrations, leaks), a scan may show nothing — the suspects listed above are your starting point.