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Honda HR-V EX-L Oil Type & Capacity

Factory manual oil type & capacity for the Honda HR-V EX-L. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-05-12 β€’ Reading time: 8 min β€’ By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

Quick Answer

2023-2024 Honda HR-V EX-L uses 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API service SN or higher grade SAE 0W-20.

GenerationYearsTop spec
2023-20242023-20244.20 QTS. (3.97 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API service SN or higher grade SAE 0W-20
2016-20222016-20223.70 QTS. (3.5 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil

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2023-2024 Honda HR-V EX-L uses 4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API service SN or higher grade SAE 0W-20.

Fluid type and capacity can change by engine, drivetrain, and transmission. Verify the exact branch before filling anything. Once the spec is confirmed, use the supplies and purchase links below to build the full one-trip shopping list before you start the repair.

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2023-2024

2023-2024
Engine Oil4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API service SN or higher grade SAE 0W-20

2016-2022

2016-2022
Engine Oil3.70 QTS. (3.5 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API Premium-grade - SAE 0W-20 Detergent Oil
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Spec Snapshot

Engine Oil
4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) β€” Genuine HONDA Motor Oil 0W-20 or API service SN or higher grade SAE 0W-20

HR-V EX-L 0W-20 oil service kit (4.20 QTS)

Buy the exact 0W-20 oil and filter the Honda HR-V EX-L requires.

Using the wrong viscosity risks engine wear and warranty issues. The factory spec is 0W-20.

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Exact-fit oil filter

Filter options specific to this model family.

Correct filter fitment protects oil pressure and bypass behavior.

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Drain plug gasket and service extras

Small parts that prevent leaks after service.

Fresh crush washers reduce post-change seepage risk.

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Oil drain pan and funnel

Keep the oil change clean from drain to refill.

Simple cleanup tools reduce mess and save time in the garage.

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Shop towels for cleanup

Lint-free wipes for dipsticks, spills, and filter surfaces.

The smallest supplies are often the most-used during DIY service.

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One-Trip Shopping List

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.

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Author & Review

Written by AllOEMManuals Editorial Team. Reviewed by ASE-certified technicians and updated with factory-reference checks for fitment-sensitive steps.

This guide was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy by a human editor.

Last updated: 2026-05-12

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