Does a Honda CR-V need specific engine oil?

I am thinking of buying a Honda CR-V 2018 petrol and keeping it for a long time. As such I would be getting the oil changed every six months or 5000 miles, however I have just been told that Honda engines require special Honda only oil and since any oil changes will be done at an independent garage or indeed a one man band I am concerned that they may skimp and use whatever cheap oil they can buy. Is my concern justified?

The Honda CR-V does not need a specific Honda oil .The oil required for your intended car will be 0W -20 and should be fully synthetic. We would use a good recognised manufacturer i.e Castrol, Mobil etc. What you can do is to purchase the oil yourself (and the filter) and ask your local garage to change it for you.

Answered by Alan Ross on 15 November 2023

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