As many have discussed previously, the Honda 1.5T suffers from fuel dilution.
Also, owners have started complaining of early VTC failures and timing chain components failing (which are also symptoms of oil degration).
Further information on this is available on many CRV forms where owners have had these items replaced prematurely (out of pocket for those without extended warranty).
Common symptom of the CVT failure is a loud rattle noise when started in cold weather (usually lasts about 3-5 seconds).
When left unattended, this slowly causes the timing chain to stretch and with worn out chain guides, the engine goes so far out of time that the pistons eventually collide with the valves.
The problems (as I see it) are a few issues combined:
1. Oil sump is too small (3.3-3.5 liters)
2. OCI's are too long
3. Fuel dilution from the direct injection system pushing fuel past the low tension piston rings
In the following link, the author suggests changing the oil more frequently.
https://www.davidaltmejd.com/honda-1-5-turbo-engine-problems/
My question is this, if someone were to change their oil at say, 3k mile intervals, do you think they could run a conventional 5w30 (as opposed to the 0W20) in a warmer climate?
I suggest conventional for the sake of lower costs, but more frequent changes.
Also, owners have started complaining of early VTC failures and timing chain components failing (which are also symptoms of oil degration).
Further information on this is available on many CRV forms where owners have had these items replaced prematurely (out of pocket for those without extended warranty).
Common symptom of the CVT failure is a loud rattle noise when started in cold weather (usually lasts about 3-5 seconds).
When left unattended, this slowly causes the timing chain to stretch and with worn out chain guides, the engine goes so far out of time that the pistons eventually collide with the valves.
The problems (as I see it) are a few issues combined:
1. Oil sump is too small (3.3-3.5 liters)
2. OCI's are too long
3. Fuel dilution from the direct injection system pushing fuel past the low tension piston rings
In the following link, the author suggests changing the oil more frequently.
https://www.davidaltmejd.com/honda-1-5-turbo-engine-problems/
My question is this, if someone were to change their oil at say, 3k mile intervals, do you think they could run a conventional 5w30 (as opposed to the 0W20) in a warmer climate?
I suggest conventional for the sake of lower costs, but more frequent changes.
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