Has the Honda CR-V engine oil dilution issue been resolved?
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Honda CR-V has resolved the engine oil dilution issue. More information about Honda CR-V is as follows: 1. The 2019 CR-V comes standard with a panoramic sunroof across all models, with hybrid versions adding rear parking sensors and side airbags. The top-tier model features four-wheel drive, offering high value for money. 2. Externally, the 2019 CR-V has not undergone significant changes, still featuring a hexagonal front grille paired with headlight clusters. The rear design includes a chrome trim connecting the taillights, with black lower body cladding and silver accents for a youthful and sporty appearance.
Regarding the issue of oil dilution in the previous 1.5T engine of the Honda CR-V, the manufacturer initiated a recall in 2018. They upgraded the ECU program to adjust the fuel injection strategy and replaced the air conditioning control unit, aiming to help the engine warm up faster during cold starts and reduce gasoline mixing into the engine oil. Based on feedback from owners I've interacted with, the oil dilution issue significantly improved for most vehicles after the recall, though slight increases in oil level may still occasionally occur in extremely cold regions. Later, Honda continued to optimize the design of the same engine model produced after 2019, and similar issues have rarely been reported in the new CR-V models. The affected vehicles were mainly produced between 2017 and 2018. Owners who have undergone the recall don't need to worry too much, but they should still regularly check the engine oil level.
